Heavy-duty cross-border truck corridors with multiple commercial inspection facilities
Coordinated rail terminals connecting to Class I rail networks in the United States and Mexico
Enhanced U.S.–Mexico border bridges dedicated to commercial freight movements
Robust customs and trade facilitation infrastructure supporting high-volume ground cargo flows

Key Exports

Automotive parts and finished vehiclesMachinery and industrial equipmentElectronics and electrical componentsAgricultural and food productsConsumer goods and retail merchandise

Export Compliance

Traders must adhere to U.S. export control regulations, including Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) licensing where applicable.

Destination Port

Chicago

Infrastructure Highlights

Extensive intermodal rail connections linking the port to major North American corridors
Modern barge and bulk terminals on Lake Michigan and the Calumet River
Integrated road access via Interstates I-90, I-94, and I-55 for regional and long-haul trucking
Significant warehousing and distribution centers supporting transloading between ocean and inland freight

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and electrical machineryIndustrial raw materials (steel, nonferrous metals, chemicals)Automotive components and finished vehicles (via rail and truck)Building materials and construction inputs

Import Regulations

Imported freight routed through Chicago is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including timely entry filings and security screenings.