Last March, the movement of cargo from the United States with Canada and Mexico through various modes of transportation was more than 144.8 billion dollars (mdd), an increase of 8.4% compared to the same month in 2024 , according to the United States Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) .
This figure marked a historic record for the monthly dollar value of cargo moved between these countries, according to BTS’s cross-border cargo data program.
In March 2025, trucks moved $94.2 billion in cargo , a 9.5% increase compared to March 2024. According to the US agency, $67.5 billion with Canada and $77.3 billion with Mexico were transported by road.
“Trucks transport more than 60% of surface trade along the northern and southern land borders. Among major transportation modes, such as rail, air, and sea, road transport is the most efficient and cost-effective way to ship goods. For cross-border shipments, it offers faster transit times compared to rail, which involves longer routes and multiple handling points,” BTS noted.
In this regard, the Laredo crossing handled $30.5 billion in the third month of 2025, representing a 12.4% increase compared to March 2024.
“Laredo’s location provides the most direct route between major industrial and populated areas on both sides. It is close to manufacturing centers like Monterrey and Guadalajara. Laredo also maintains a robust transportation infrastructure, including highways, bridges (i.e., global trade and solidarity with Colombia), rail yards, and pre-clearance processing facilities,” he explained.
The agency indicated that computers, electronic products such as semiconductors, and mechanical auto parts were the main basic inputs in U.S. merchandise trade with Canada and Mexico.
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