
Close to a Billion Dollars a Day: Laredo, Texas
April 6, 2026
Building the Future of Innovation in the Rio Grande Valley
April 10, 2026COSTEP was present at the 2027 Texas Freight Mobility Plan Industry Workshop held in Laredo, Texas, bringing together key stakeholders to help shape the future of freight transportation across the state.
Representing COSTEP, Alma Saldana Cruz, Assistant Director of Economic Development, participated in this important session focused on gathering industry input, identifying freight needs, and aligning future expectations for a more efficient and competitive logistics system.
The workshop featured insights from key industry leaders, including Kale Driemeier (TxDOT), Joe Bryan (WSP), and Jeremy Upchurch (HNTB), who shared perspectives on freight needs, current conditions, and emerging trends shaping the future of mobility.
As one of the most critical trade corridors in North America, the Rio South Texas Region plays a key role in ensuring the seamless movement of goods. Engagement in initiatives like this reinforces our commitment to advancing infrastructure, strengthening supply chains, and supporting sustainable economic growth.
Discover why leading companies are choosing to grow in one of North America’s most strategic trade corridors. Visit https://lnkd.in/gF5d8NsS to learn more about opportunities in the Rio South Texas Region.
Rio South Texas Region. One Region. Two Countries. One Future.
In the photos:
Diana Y. Ortiz, Ph.D. Laredo College; @Joe Bryan, WSP; Priscilla Pantoja Johnson, Laredo Motor Carriers Association. Dr. Rolando Ortiz, @Texas Freight Advisory Committee Member; Melissa Cigarroa, Council Member City of Laredo Rey Reyes and Jaime Ortiz, Laredo Economic Development Corporation. Jerry Maldonado, president Laredo Motor Carriers Association.










