Dunvale Daily Briefing
Date: May 24, 2026 Subject: US Border Operations and Supply Chain Status
Executive Summary
Border operations are currently characterized by significant volatility in the South Texas corridor, specifically at Eagle Pass, while Northern border crossings show high fluidity. While most transit points report improved wait times, the surge in Eagle Pass requires immediate monitoring for logistics planning.
Top Delays
- Eagle Pass 2 (Passenger Standard): 180 minutes
- Champlain (Travellers): 90 minutes
- El Paso Bota (Passenger Standard): 60 minutes
- San Ysidro (Passenger Standard): 60 minutes
- Tecate (Passenger Standard): 60 minutes
Notable Changes
- Eagle Pass 2 (Passenger Standard): Increased by 135 minutes (from 45 to 180 min).
- Del Rio (Passenger Standard/Ready): Decreased by 50 minutes (to 10 min).
- El Paso Ysleta (Passenger Ready): Decreased by 45 minutes (to 10 min).
- Tecate (Passenger Standard): Decreased by 40 minutes (to 60 min).
- Nogales Mariposa (Passenger Standard): Decreased by 30 minutes (to 0 min).
- International Falls (Commercial/Travellers): Decreased by 30 minutes (to 0 min).
Trade Policy Context
- CBP Arrival Restrictions: New guidance issued on May 21 regarding arrival restrictions for flights carrying persons who have recently traveled from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan.
- ACE Export Manifest Test: CBP has announced the renewal of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Export Manifest for Vessel Cargo Test, which may impact digital documentation workflows for maritime freight.
- Antidumping/Countervailing Duties: Multiple notices from the International Trade Administration regarding duties on preserved mushrooms (Poland), superabsorbent polymers (Republic of Korea), chromium trioxide (Türkiye/India), and unwrought palladium (Russian Federation) indicate ongoing shifts in specialized commodity pricing and sourcing requirements.
Aviation & Airport Status
- San Diego (SAN): The airport