North American transborder freight was down 5.5% in January

March 30, 2026

According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, total January transborder freight between the U.S. and the other North American countries (Canada and Mexico) moved by all modes of transportation was valued at $126.9 billion, decreasing 5.5% compared to January 2025.

Freight between the U.S. and Canada, at $52.8 billion, was down 18.4% from January 2025 and freight between the U.S. and Mexico, at $74.1 billion, was up 6.5% from January 2025.

Trucks moved $84.6 billion of freight, down 3.5% compared to January 2025. Railways moved $12.2 billion of freight, down 19.6% compared to January 2025.

Pipelines moved $9.3 billion of freight, down 10.3% compared to January 2025. Air moved $7.9 billion of freight, up 28.1% compared to January 2025. Vessels moved $6.6 billion of freight, down 19.7% compared to January 2025.