ITS Traffic Blog

Nearshoring has become the defining structural shift of North American logistics heading into 2026. As global supply chains recalibrate after years of volatility, Mexico has emerged as a central manufacturing and distribution hub. U.S. imports from Mexico increased by 7.4 percent in 2025, evidence of a long-term realignment in freight flows.

A clear look at how freight shifted in 2025 and what shippers should prepare for in 2026, including capacity, pricing, labor and North American trade.