Texas exporters are increasingly concerned that current weight regulations do not maximize the capacity of oceangoing containers. To comply with these regulations, some containers are underloaded and transported to a transloading facility, where additional product is added to the containers. Exporters maintain that this process adds costs to the supply chain and results in higher […]
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If Texas exports are growing, so is the rest of the economy
It’s only natural that most of us wouldn’t typically give a second thought to the almost countless trucks, trains, and ships moving goods from day to day. But we should. Because a lot of what they’re hauling is on its way to markets far from Texas. And what we export (and how much) matters a […]