US Border Logistics Briefing - April 16, 2026

# Dunvale: Daily Logistics Briefing

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Focus: US Border Operations and Supply Chain Conditions

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Executive Summary

Border congestion remains high, with multiple crossings reporting wait times near or exceeding 100 minutes for passenger vehicles. Severe weather alerts, including multiple Typhoon Warnings and Flood Warnings, are active across various regions, posing potential operational risks. Trade policy activity was high today, featuring final determinations on several international antidumping and countervailing duty reviews.

Top Delays

Wait time data provided is heavily weighted toward passenger vehicle metrics. The longest reported waits are:

* Otay Mesa (Passenger): 100 minutes (Both Passenger Ready and Standard)

* San Ysidro (Passenger): 100 minutes (Standard)

* El Paso PDN (Passenger): 95 minutes (Standard)

Notable Changes

Commercial crossing conditions saw mixed movement over the last 24 hours:

* Pacific Highway (Commercial): Wait times increased by 20 minutes, moving from 5 minutes to 25 minutes.

* North Portal (Commercial): Wait times decreased by 15 minutes, moving from 15 minutes to 0 minutes.

Trade Policy Context

The Department of Commerce issued multiple final determinations today (4/16/2026) concerning international trade duties:

* Steel & Aluminum: Final results were published regarding Countervailing Duty (CVD) and Antidumping Duty (AD) orders on non-oriented electrical steel from China and Taiwan, as well as common alloy aluminum sheet from Oman and Taiwan.

* Commodity Focus: New AD orders were issued for silicon metal from Angola and the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

* Equipment: Reviews concluded for certain mobile access equipment and aluminum foil originating from the People's Republic of China.

Aviation & Airport Status

* San Diego International Airport (SAN): Currently reported as CLOSED. The closure notice indicates a suspension of operations for transient general aviation aircraft.

Weather Impact

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

* Tropical Systems: Multiple Extreme Typhoon Warnings are active across various time zones.

* Flooding: Severe Flood Warnings are in effect across the Chicago (CDT) and Grand Rapids (EDT) areas, extending through at least April 17th.

* Fire/Storm: A Red Flag Warning is active in Dodge City, KS (CDT), and a Storm Warning is active in Anchorage, AK (AKDT).

* Cold Weather: Freezing temperatures are noted at Intl Falls (-0.5°C), Pembina (-3.2°C), and Sweetgrass (-7.4°C).

Macro & Economic Context

* Diesel Pricing: US Diesel Retail price is reported at $5.61 (as of 4/13/2026).

* Crude Oil: WTI Crude Oil is trading at $100.72, while Brent Crude Oil is at $123.28 (as of 4/13/2026).

* Exchange Rates: The USD/CAD rate is 1.3828, and the USD/MXN rate is 17.3023 (as of 4/10/2026).

* Trade Indicator: The TOTALSA index stands at 16.69 (as of 3/1/2026).

Outlook

Logistics operations must prioritize safety due to widespread severe weather alerts, particularly flooding and tropical systems. While trade policy activity remains high with multiple duty reviews concluding, the immediate operational focus should remain on monitoring local weather advisories and potential impacts on ground transit times.