March 03, 2026
North American transborder freight increased 1.2% in December
According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, total December transborder freight between the U.S. and the other North American countries (Canada and Mexico) moved by all modes of transportation was valued at $127.8 billion, increasing 1.2% compared to December 2024
Freight between the U.S. and Canada, at $57.3 billion, was down 8.3% from December 2024 and freight between the U.S. and Mexico, at $70.5 billion, was up 10.5% from December 2024.
Trucks moved $81.6 billion of freight, up 5.2% compared to December 2024. Railways moved $13.9 billion of freight, down 9.7% compared to December 2024.
Pipelines moved $9.2 billion of freight, up 2.1% compared to December 2024, vessels moved $8.5 billion of freight, down 16.2% compared to December 2024 and air moved $6.5 billion of freight, up 27.8% compared to December 2024