US Border Logistics Briefing - April 17, 2026

# Dunvale: Daily Logistics Briefing

Date: Friday, April 17, 2026

Focus: US Border Crossings & Supply Chain Conditions

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Executive Summary

Border wait times remain highly variable, with San Ysidro currently reporting the longest passenger delays at 110 minutes. Operations are being impacted by multiple severe weather alerts, including Flood Watches and multiple Freeze Watches across the Southwest. Logistics planning should account for potential operational slowdowns due to adverse conditions and active trade policy reviews.

Top Delays

The longest current wait times are concentrated at the San Ysidro crossing:

* san_ysidro (passenger_standard): 110 minutes

Other significant passenger delays reported include:

* brownsville_bm (passenger_ready): 90 minutes

* brownsville_bm (passenger_standard): 90 minutes

* nogales_deconcini (passenger_standard): 90 minutes

* otay_mesa_passenger (passenger_ready): 90 minutes

* otay_mesa_passenger (passenger_standard): 90 minutes

Notable Changes

Wait times showed significant volatility over the last 24 hours:

* Decreases: Nogales Mariposa (passenger_standard) saw a substantial drop from 90 minutes to 0 minutes. Calexico East (passenger_standard) dropped by 85 minutes (90 $\rightarrow$ 5 min). Laredo World Trade (commercial_standard) dropped from 45 minutes to 0 minutes.

* Increases: Brownsville BM (passenger_standard) experienced a notable increase, rising from 30 minutes to 90 minutes.

Trade Policy Context

The past seven days have seen multiple final determinations and reviews from the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission, indicating active enforcement cycles:

* Antidumping/Countervailing Duties: Final results were issued regarding cold-rolled steel flat products from the UK, low melt polyester staple fiber from South Korea, and phosphate fertilizers from Russia.

* China/Taiwan Focus: Multiple notices addressed China and Taiwan, including final results on mobile access equipment (China) and the revocation of CVD orders on non-oriented electrical steel (China/Taiwan).

* Other Reviews: The ITC issued notices regarding reviews for motorized self-balancing vehicles and crafting machines.

Aviation & Airport Status

* SAN (San Diego Intl): Currently reported as CLOSED due to a scheduled closure period.

Weather Impact

Multiple severe weather alerts are active, requiring caution for ground transport:

* Flood Watch: Active until April 18 at 4:00 AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO.

* Red Flag Warning: Active until April 17 at 9:00 PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX.

* Freeze Watch: Multiple Freeze Watches are in effect, with warnings extending through April 19, 2026, by NWS Amarillo TX.

* Observed Conditions: Freezing temperatures are reported at Pembina (-4.2°C) and Sweetgrass (-12.2°C).

Macro & Economic Context

* Diesel Price: US Diesel Retail is reported at $5.61 (as of 2026-04-13).

* Crude Oil: WTI Crude Oil is at $100.72, and Brent Crude Oil is at $123.28 (as of 2026-04-13).

* Currency Rates: USD/CAD is 1.3828, and USD/MXN is 17.3023 (as of 2026-04-10).

* Trade Indicator: The Trade Weighted Dollar index stands at 118.86 (as of 2026-04-10).

Outlook

Logistics operations should anticipate continued volatility driven by severe weather patterns and fluctuating border processing times. While some crossings are reporting zero wait times, the risk of sudden, significant delays remains high due to active weather watches and ongoing trade enforcement actions.