In reports by FreightWaves, Continental AG announced that it is investing $90 million in a manufacturing facility in Mexico. Continental AG produces tires and industrial parts. The facility will be in the west-central Mexican city of Aguascalientes. This investment is an excellent thing for the people of the area. It is at first going to create 200 jobs for the people. It will also be the company's largest plant after they complete setting it up. It will rest on close to a million square feet. They plan to finish setting it up by the end of 2025.
The aim of the company is to establish Continental's presence in the American region. They plan to grow their industry business as much as possible. The demand for hydraulic hoses has grown. To answer this demand, they have come up with a plan to build a plant in the region.
The officials are adamant that the move will open up their access to even more industries. The new plant means that they will now have even more capacity, which means that they will be able to serve even more customers. It is not their first plan in Mexico; it will be the 22nd plant opened there. The company employs over 23,000 people who work for the success of the firm. Continental is making moves to expand its reach on the market.
3PL Outerspace is now in Arizona
Third-party logistics operator Outerspace is now in Phoenix. They announced to the public that they have now opened a warehouse in this region. They have space close to four hundred thousand square feet. It will play a significant role in reaching out to their e-commerce customers in the area. The CEO confirmed that over the past year, their main focus has been on expansion. They intend to expand their reach to ensure they serve their clients better. They started with just about 1500 square feet. Currently, they are at over a million square feet, to give the customers a better experience.
Park announces expansion
South Texas border logistics park announced that it is expanding. They have begun work on a 160,000-square-foot building. The new facility will be near the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge. It will have a 36-inch clearance for tractor-trailers and a parking area for trucks. The building is to be ready in June. There is a great need for a warehouse in the area. They hope it will help meet the needs of their customers in the area.
CBP seizes tramadol
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently caught 159 pounds of tramadol in transit. It was arriving from Mexico, in Laredo, Texas. They were searching for the truck. In the process, they came across the six boxes of tramadol. Tramadol is an opioid analgesic medication for pain relief. The bust is just one way of showing how focused the officers are towards trying to curb the illegal smuggling of any goods. Such cases are, in turn, handed over to the authorities for investigations to try and get all those involved.
