Freight trains traveling from Tijuana to the United States could soon carry more cargo, as a modernized border facility nears completion to improve cross-border logistics. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Freight Trains from Tijuana to U.S. to Boost Trade Flow
Train processing site just south of the border in Tijuana at San Ysidro Port of Entry. (Courtesy: San Diego Association of Governments)

Admicarga, the company operating freight rail at the U.S.–Mexico border, continues expanding its Tijuana processing site. Since November, workers have been adding inspection systems and new infrastructure to handle more cargo efficiently.

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The facility now includes gamma-ray scanners to help U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers inspect containers more thoroughly and quickly. With these upgrades, Admicarga plans to double annual capacity to 5,500 containers.

Freight Trains to Reduce Traffic and Environmental Impact

Admicarga director Antonio Otáñez said loaded freight trains will reduce the number of trucks at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry. This helps relieve highway congestion and lowers emissions on both sides of the border.

“Freight shipped by rail is better for the environment,” Otáñez noted. “It’s also more cost-effective for maquiladoras that rely on fast and reliable transport into the U.S.”

At present, CBP officers manually inspect trains and open the secured gate for entry into the United States. Admicarga aims to streamline this process with new technology and procedures.

Freight Trains to Support U.S.–Mexico Trade Growth

Otáñez stated that American companies are increasingly considering rail transport for importing finished products from Baja California. The upgraded infrastructure gives manufacturers a reliable alternative to trucking.

Although CBP has not yet commented on the feasibility of handling more cargo, Admicarga remains optimistic. The company believes its investment will improve efficiency and attract more cross-border trade.

If successful, this initiative may mark a turning point in how goods move between Mexico and the United States—making freight trains a more prominent player in regional logistics.

Source: www.informnny.com

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