Safe, Reciprocal Crossborder Trucking

The trucking industry has long viewed free trade as an important tool in improving the country's economic growth. Motor carriers play a critical role in the success of the NAFTA. In 2006, trucks transported $219.4 billion worth of goods, representing over 80% of the value of U.S.-Mexico surface...

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Published inTraffic World p. 1
Main Author Worthington, James P
Format Magazine Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Newark UBM Global Trade, Inc 09.04.2007
IHS Maritime & Trade
Subjects
Brokers
Compliance
Economic aspects
Economic growth
Effects
International trade
Motor carriers
North American Free Trade Agreement
Pilot projects
Services
Trucking
Trucking industry
United States
Mexico
United States > US
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Summary:The trucking industry has long viewed free trade as an important tool in improving the country's economic growth. Motor carriers play a critical role in the success of the NAFTA. In 2006, trucks transported $219.4 billion worth of goods, representing over 80% of the value of U.S.-Mexico surface trade. However, motor carriers have not had an opportunity to seize NAFTA's full promise of improved transportation efficiencies to handle the increasing trade flows. Today, a shipment traveling from the United States to Mexico, or vice-versa, requires no less than three drivers and three tractors to perform a single international freight movement. In addition to requiring two long-haul carriers and a drayage carrier, the process includes freight forwarders, customs brokers, as well as the processing by government inspectors and enforcement officials. This process results in extra trucks on the road, congestion, delays and "over handling" of shipments which invariably leads to increased costs.
ISSN:0041-073X