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Trade US Widens Mexican Cartel Crackdown to Tequila Makers and Baby Shoe Company in Largest CJNG Sanctions Package
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on more than 50 Mexican individuals and companies tied to the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), including tequila producers, a baby shoe manufacturer, and logistics firms. Announced by the Treasury Department's OFAC, the action freezes U.S. assets and prohibits business with sanctioned parties, targeting businesses allegedly used for money laundering and drug trafficking.
Logistics New EU Entry Exit System Triples Border Wait Times, Rome Airport Chief Says
The EU's new digital border system, the Entry Exit System (EES), has nearly tripled the time UK nationals spend at passport control at Rome's Fiumicino Airport, according to chief aviation officer Ivan Bassato. Ryanair has warned passengers to expect extended waits this summer, while border police at Portugal's Faro airport report software bugs but say queues should clear quickly.
Logistics Gordie Howe International Bridge Set to Open July 27, Boosting Cross-Border Freight
The $4.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge will open July 27 after Canada and the U.S. resolved a toll dispute. The six-lane crossing bypasses congestion at the Ambassador Bridge, improving freight movement on the busiest U.S.-Canada land border.
Manufacturing Toyota Shifts Tacoma Production from Mexico to San Antonio in $3.6 Billion Texas Expansion
Toyota is investing $3.6 billion to expand its San Antonio, Texas, assembly plant, adding 2.5 million square feet and 2,000 jobs to accommodate Tacoma pickup production shifting from Baja California, Mexico. The transition will occur gradually over about four years, with full build-out by 2030, and Toyota maintains operations elsewhere in Mexico.
Trade US sanctions target Mexican cartel fuel smuggling via maritime shadow fleets and falsified customs
The US Treasury's OFAC and FinCEN announced sanctions and an alert targeting a fuel smuggling network linked to the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG). The network uses falsified customs documents, shell companies, and maritime vessels to move illicit fuel between the US and Mexico. Maritime service providers and banks are put on notice for heightened due diligence.
Logistics Mexico’s new customs rules could expose bad supply-chain data, CrimsonLogic warns
Mexico's mandatory electronic customs value declaration (MVE) requirement, effective Aug. 1, shifts customs filings from paper to digital. According to CrimsonLogic executive Winnie Lau, the new rules are likely to expose longstanding data-quality inconsistencies across cross-border supply chains, with importers facing potential fines of up to $6,000 and shipment delays.
Logistics New Laredo Rail Park Aims to Diversify Beyond Trucking at Busiest US-Mexico Border Gateway
The US Surface Transportation Board approved the Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway, a 2.6-mile short-line railroad within Kraus Development's Gateway Industrial Park in Laredo, Texas. Developers Kraus Development and Ironhorse Resources aim to create Laredo's first modern short-line rail-served industrial park, providing shippers a new option to transfer cargo between trucks and rail without leaving the region. Construction is expected to start within three to six months, with rail service beginning about a year later.
Logistics Tequila, Trucking, and the Future of the Border: Carrier Vetting Takes Center Stage at MCBT 2026
The 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade (MCBT) convened in Laredo, Texas, drawing over 500 logistics companies. Key topics included carrier vetting in Mexico, the designation of cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and the role of tequila as the top U.S. import from Mexico.
Logistics US revokes 20,000 visas for Mexican truckers as cabotage crackdown expands
The US has revoked work visas for approximately 20,000 Mexican truck drivers between April 2025 and April 2026, according to Mexico's National Chamber of Freight Transportation (Canacar). The crackdown, tied to an executive order by President Trump, has removed roughly 30,000 foreign drivers from US operations, with Mexican drivers accounting for two-thirds. As a result, trucking capacity is tightening and freight rates in the US are starting to rise, according to Canacar president Augusto Ramos Melo.
Logistics U.S. and Canada Authorities Seize Millions in Counterfeit Goods and Drugs in Major Cargo Crime Busts
Federal authorities across the U.S. and Canada reported a string of major cargo crime investigations during April and May, disrupting drug trafficking networks and intercepting counterfeit luxury goods. The seizures occurred at ports, border crossings and parcel facilities, involving cocaine hidden in flatbread, methamphetamine in lettuce, and counterfeit jewelry and perfumes.
Trade Meta Employee Detained by Immigration Agents Post-Layoff
A former Meta employee was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement following a layoff on May 20. The incident raises concerns about the treatment of immigrant tech workers in the US.
Logistics South Texas Smuggling Incident Disrupts Freight Corridor
A smuggling incident in South Texas led to the rescue of 39 migrants from a burning trailer, causing temporary disruption on a major freight corridor. The event highlights ongoing challenges in border logistics and security.
Logistics Texas Resumes CDL Issuance for Temporary Farm Workers
Texas has resumed issuing commercial driver's licenses to H-2A visa holders, impacting logistics operations by potentially increasing driver availability. This change follows federal approval and revised FMCSA regulations.
Logistics Ohio Reviews 5,000 CDLs Amid Federal Compliance Crackdown
Ohio is reviewing 5,000 nonresident CDLs following federal compliance changes. The review affects drivers without permanent residency, potentially downgrading their licenses.
Logistics Visa Revocations Disrupt US-Mexico Cross-Border Trucking
Over 3,000 Mexican truck drivers have lost US visas due to cabotage violations, disrupting cross-border logistics. The enforcement stems from enhanced coordination between US DOT and CBP.