Across the Mexico-U.S. border, FedEx sees companies rely on the practice of stockpiling inventory near borders as contingency planning for shipments that miss their delivery window.

      Compounding the problem are stressed transportation systems straining to handle Just-In-Time delivery expectations as supply chains stretch across multiple countries and continents.

      FedEx is convinced of the benefits nations could obtain from the correct implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Since its enactment, thousands of Mexican businesses have been able to compete in the global marketplace. FedEx supports Mexican and U.S. policies that aim to open the border.

      Recently, FedEx Corporation announced the expansion of the FedEx Transborder Distribution service for cross-border trade between Mexico and the United States.

      The enhanced solution provides importers and exporters with a portfolio of FedEx services designed to simplify cross-border trade and help their businesses flourish.

      This expansion includes the recent opening of two border facilities – one in Ciudad Juárez, Chih., the other in El Paso, Texas – to help facilitate...

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