Houston-based Green Corridors is gearing up to construct prototypes for its ambitious Project Pegasi, an elevated freight bridge spanning the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas. With presidential approval secured in June, initial builds of automated shuttles, lifts, and guideways will start within six months, promising to transform cross-border trade logistics at the nation's busiest truck crossing.
Project Pegasi: Core Components and Timeline
Project Pegasi envisions a sophisticated guideway and bridge across the Rio Grande, utilizing diesel-hybrid steel shuttles operating in platoons like a conveyor belt. CEO Mitch Carlson, in an exclusive interview, revealed that digital twin modeling has refined designs over three years, achieving Technology Readiness Level 4—soon advancing to Level 7 on NASA's nine-point scale.
- Prototypes for shuttles, container/trailer lifts, and guideway elements begin manufacturing in 2026.
- A 2-mile test track with an S-curve will be ready by August or September 2026.
- Full operations could enable a four- to five-hour shuttle journey from Monterrey, Mexico, to Laredo.
Manufacturing will occur in Texas or Nuevo León, Mexico, with Snubbertech—Carlson's other firm—handling much of the production. The $6-10 billion project draws financing from debt, equity, and infrastructure funds.
Addressing Laredo's Trade Bottlenecks
Laredo handles the heaviest U.S.-Mexico truck traffic among four Texas gateways—Brownsville, Eagle Pass, El Paso, and itself—yet closes nightly, exacerbating delays. Pegasi's 24/7 operations, pre-U.S. scanning in Mexico, and secure loading processes target inefficiencies, fraud, theft, and emissions in freight transport.
- Keeps U.S. drivers north of the border and Mexican drivers south, sidestepping visa issues.
- Reduces market inefficiencies and transportation emissions, aligning with sustainability goals.
- Plans include inland terminals in Monterrey and Laredo, plus potential truck stops and mobile apps for logistics firms.
Broader Implications for North American Trade
This initiative could redefine U.S.-Mexico commerce, the backbone of North American supply chains, by minimizing idle trucks and human intervention risks. With 2,500 shuttles in steady, low-speed flow, it echoes automated systems revolutionizing ports and rail, potentially cutting carbon footprints amid rising trade volumes. Full permits in Mexico are imminent, and U.S. agencies will gain free inspection facilities, ensuring seamless security integration. As prototypes roll out, Pegasi positions Green Corridors to lead in resilient border infrastructure.
