News / Worries about intentions next door fail to dent Mexican export momentum

Skyline and downtown El Paso Texas looking toward Juarez, Mexico © Americanspirit

What wall? The plans by northern neighbour to build this wall has so far failed to dent Mexican exports – including those to the US.

Outbound shipments are up sharply, which has created challenges for carriers in balancing equipment, and operators are stepping up their presence in the country.

“Our business is up approximately 14% over last year,” reported Mike Gamel, chairman and vice-president of sales and marketing at California-based MexPress, which runs a bonded road feeder service between three US gateways and a host of airports ...