Comprehensive inspection of motor transport in Puente Matamoros-Brownsville generates losses of 1,000 million dollars: Canacar

Monterrey, NL. Following the order of the governor se Texas, Greg Abbottto carry out exhaustive revisions to the transport of cargo in the Los Tomatoes International Bridgebetween Matamoros and Brownsville, has caused a delay of more than 26 hours for the border crossing, with losses that amount to about 1,000 million dollarspointed out Javier Zaldívar, delegate of the National Chamber of Cargo Transportation (Cancar) to the newspaper El Mañana de Reynosa.

The manager mentioned that Matamoros and Brownsville around 1,000 cargo transport units cross daily, while in recent days only 300 have crossed.

He recalled that a year ago a similar situation occurred in the Reynosa–Pahrr Bridgeduring three days of reviews, causing lines of up to 30 kilometers.

This is due to Governor Greg Abbott’s opposition to President Joe Biden’s policy to end the Title 42, which will cause an increase in the flow of migrants. This time the crucial date is May 11.

The Texas Department of Public Safety restarted these checks in addition to the federal checks, however they only have few personnel, which causes kilometer-long lines to cross into the United States.

Added to this is the insecurity and violence in the region. This Thursday, May 4, a violent day was reported near the Reynosa-Pharr International Bridgewhich slowed down the movement of cargo transportation for hours.

Modify rules for cargo transportation

In another order of ideas, the council of the municipality of Monterrey unanimously approved the reform to the Traffic and Road Regulations, considering the proposals of the Chamber of the Transformation Industry of Nuevo León and Canacar, Monterrey Delegation.

Among the changes, a registration that replaces the permit to circulate on restricted roads stands out, at no cost and can be done digitally via the internet, and will be valid for one year.

In addition, it specifies that all cargo vehicles passing through must circulate by bypasses.

The measures contained are in accordance with the provisions of the General Road Safety Law; as well as with the principles of non-overregulation, administrative simplification and digitization of procedures.

The modifications will enter into force 120 days after their publication in the Official Gazette of the state.

“At Caintra and Canacar we are in favor of responsible Mobility, of order in cargo transport, but without restriction. Measures such as those promoted in Monterrey are welcome and celebrated, since this will have an impact on the movement of merchandise by reducing the cost of goods that society consumes,” the organizations indicated.

“We call on the rest of the municipalities in the metropolitan area to join these measures that are necessary to comply with the General Road Law in force, in addition to contributing to reducing corruption and extortion,” they emphasized.