US Border Logistics Briefing - April 22, 2026

# Dunvale: Daily Logistics Briefing

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Data Source Freshness: CBP/CBSA data pulled at 12:48:17Z (12 minutes old).

Executive Summary

Border operations show significant variability, with Brownsville (BM) reporting substantial increases in wait times across both passenger lanes. Logistics planning must account for active severe weather alerts, including Red Flag Warnings and Dense Fog Advisories, which impact regional movement. Community reports indicate potential severe congestion at San Ysidro due to a DHS shutdown.

Top Delays

Current reported wait times (Passenger) are highest at the Brownsville ports of entry:

* Brownsville BM: 180 minutes (Ready/Standard)

* Brownsville Gateway: 120 minutes (Ready/Standard)

* San Ysidro: 95 minutes (Standard)

* Otay Mesa: 75 minutes (Ready/Standard)

Notable Changes

Significant 24-hour shifts in wait times were observed across multiple corridors:

* Brownsville BM: Wait times increased by 140 minutes (from 40 min to 180 min) for both Ready and Standard lanes.

* Brownsville Gateway: Wait times increased by 80 minutes (from 40 min to 120 min) for both Ready and Standard lanes.

* San Ysidro: Wait times decreased by 45 to 60 minutes across various lanes, indicating a reduction in congestion compared to the previous day.

* Otay Mesa: Wait times decreased by 35 to 45 minutes across various lanes.

Trade Policy Context

The International Trade Commission (ITC) issued several notices today (4/22/2026) regarding trade actions, including:

* A determination not to review a combined recommended determination concerning Light-Based Physiological Measurement Devices.

* A determination regarding Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Algeria.

* The ITC also provided notices on 4/21/2026 concerning expedited reviews for Wood Mouldings from China and PVLT Tires from China.

Aviation & Airport Status

* San Diego Intl (SAN): Currently reported as Closed. The closure notice specifies: `!SAN 03/071 SAN AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC PPR 619-298-7704 2603181300-2610010800`.

Weather Impact

Multiple severe weather alerts are active across the region:

* Red Flag Warning: Active in the El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM area until April 23 at 8:00 PM MDT.

* Fire Weather Watch: Active in the El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM area until April 23 at 8:00 PM MDT.

* Fire Weather Watch: Active in the Midland/Odessa TX area until April 24 at 1:00 AM CDT.

* Dense Fog Advisory: Active in the Austin/San Antonio TX area from 6:02 AM CDT until 10:00 AM CDT.

Community Intelligence

* San Ysidro: Community reports (Reddit, Confidence: 60%) indicate that DHS is currently shut down, leading to long lines and an estimated wait time approaching 3 hours.

Macro & Economic Context

* Diesel Price: US Diesel Retail is reported at $5.40 (as of 2026-04-20).

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

* Currency Rates: USD/CAD is 1.3667 (as of 2026-04-17); USD/MXN is 17.23.

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*Disclaimer: This report is based on available data and does not constitute professional advice.*