Texas DPS Begins Truck Inspections at Colombia Solidarity Bridge in Laredo
The Texas Department of Public Safety has begun truck inspections at its facility outside of the Laredo-Colombia Solidarity Bridge in Laredo, Texas, according to a CBP email released by the Laredo Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers Association. CBP said the inspections are expected to remain in place until further notice and delays are expected, according to the LLUSCBA.
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The inspections will cover 100% of commercial trucks at the bridge, the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America said in its own emailed alert. The NCBFAA also said Texas DPS has ended its inspections at the ports of Del Rio and Eagle Pass. "CBP said passenger vehicle processing operations remain suspended at Bridge 1 to both northbound and southbound traffic," the NCBFAA said.
No inspections are being conducted at the World Trade Bridge, which is available to accept "shipments with cargo/loads as an alternative entry point into the US through the Port of Laredo,” according to the broker groups. CBP didn't immediately comment.