Mexico lanes are tightening again — border delays and firm pricing are back as nearshoring exports climb, while Canada stays soft on USMCA uncertainty.
The brief
Cross-border demand is splitting North America: Mexico routes face tight capacity, longer border dwell, and firm rates as export volumes grow, whereas Canada remains muted amid weaker demand and trade-policy uncertainty.
Takeaway
Lock Mexico capacity and build border-dwell buffers into your transit commitments now; treat Canada as a spot-friendly lane while demand stays soft.
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https://www.chrobinson.com/en-us/resources/insights-and-advisories/north-america-freight-insights/jul-2026-freight-market-update/