Mexico’s $4.5BN Panama Canal Rival

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The Panama Canal has powered global trade for over a hundred years. There's no better way to transport goods from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific - but maybe, that's about to change. Mexico is about to open a new project: the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. But what is this thing? And will it replace the Panama Canal?
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0:00 Mexico’s $4.5BN New Panama Canal
0:27 The Panama Canal
4:35 The Tren Interoceánico
7:25 Mexico's New Rail Line
10:58 What happens to the Panama Canal?
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@MegaBuildsYT 5 ай бұрын

What do you think about Mexico‘s new rail network? 🤔 Which megaprojects should we cover next?

@donald992 5 ай бұрын

I think the rail network has a huge potential to be as significant as the Panama Canal for shipping, especially with the Panama Canal's problems.

@iamg000 5 ай бұрын

They should cut a new canal...

@navilandinator4479 5 ай бұрын

Idk

@navilandinator4479 5 ай бұрын

Spacescrapers?

@tobyw9573 5 ай бұрын

Central Mex is very mountainous according to an article I read. Population lives in a horizontal band across the center of the country. Check it out.

@乂 5 ай бұрын

Mexico's new rail network is a game-changer! Exciting to see the country making smart moves for its economy

@armassilenciosasparaguerra1668 5 ай бұрын

Who are You?? 6 milions

@paulcrosa9834 5 ай бұрын

the route already existed before the Panama canal was built and once the Panama canal opened, the mexican option became obsolete. Once the Panama canal is imporoved the Mexican option has no chance to even get to the 1.4 million containes it's supposed to reach

@aebemacgill 5 ай бұрын

Yup. Maybe Mexican presidents will be able to stop demanding we accept the population of Mexico. And it will put a dent in Xi's income.

@ernestoguzman1126 5 ай бұрын

@@paulcrosa9834 You really know the reality of this fiasco, only propaganda of Lopez Obrador

@Totecc 5 ай бұрын

@@paulcrosa9834 panama canal is slow now in termss of the many ships trying to get through there. CIIT should aleviate the stress, unless like you say, someone is willing to throw tens of billions of dollars at it.

@PugaMBA 5 ай бұрын

Mexico is poised to become very successful and take advantage of its geographical and demographic condition. As long as corruption is handled properly and kept at bay, the rest of its problems will eventually fade away. The country has everything, an amazing culture, amazing food, amazing people, hard working etiquette, a happy cultural demeanor, and the list goes on… Good job, Mexico. 🇲🇽

@Sergio-yp5pw 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, like corruption IT ONLY happens in Mexico, right? US and the other countries are pure as Mary Magdalane, right?

@majorsynthqed7374 4 ай бұрын

I have lived in SW Florida for the past two years. Can confirm that Mexican and Cuban food is awesome and has put 15 pounds on me. Since South Florida is basically Latin America in most places, I'm sure I'm getting the real stuff!

@JoseGarcia-ry9pq 4 ай бұрын

your comment makes me feel proud to be Mexican. gracias.!

@tommywestmoreland6113 4 ай бұрын

then the drug cartels will have another way to spread fentynal...

@GSXRDAVE73 4 ай бұрын

Mexico will be the new china by the end of this decade.

@ProudFilthyCasual 4 ай бұрын

Born and raised in Arizona and been to Mexico many times, and share an inherent connection to it. It's always been my dream to see some kind of crazy turn around for Mexico and have it return to the beautiful place it is always destined to be again. I'd love to see it safe and thriving again.

@TheIronMax 15 күн бұрын

Help us by regulating the shit show in your country, until you guys regulate the gun shit show mexico will not have peace, until your people dont help the hungry and lost we will suffer from the narco epidemic. Help us by not electing racist leaders.

@recon1055 7 күн бұрын

So go back and help it.

@judeo2125 3 ай бұрын

One vital thing the presenter didn´t mention is that along the Interoceanic corridor in Mexico, there´ll be 12 big industrial parks with hundreds of assembly and manufacturing factories from Mexican, US, Asian, and European companies. When you consider that fact, you can more clearly see that this new corridor isn't just meant to get cargo from coast to coast. One of it's main difference with the Panama Canal is that along the way, tons of cargo can be unloaded and given added values by assembling and processing goods, then loaded back on the train and continue to their final destination. That's a significant part of where the estimated half a million new jobs will come from. It's actually a novel idea that Panama can´t compete with in just being a simple passage toll booth.

@DanielRichards644 3 ай бұрын

exactly it's more a manufacturing hub with import export capability, not a replacement for a shipping channel

@HardRockMaster7577 3 ай бұрын

Jobs !!! And that's Good!!

@ArthurvanH0udt 20 күн бұрын

mentioned around the 8m22 mark!

@etiennedegaulle3817 14 күн бұрын

Good points. Viva México!

@RapaciousSloth 7 күн бұрын

He did mention that buddy

@tybrady4598 5 ай бұрын

I was at first thinking Mexico was making a canal, that would be best, but the Panama Canal has problems, so a railroad with good ports that can load and unload quickly would be a great solution. I really want to see Mexico prosper.

@henryhenry271 5 ай бұрын

unloading and loading a train then unloading train and loading ship takes time and money. This could be used if panama canal water situation worsens.

@ericperkins3078 5 ай бұрын

Mexico will never "prosper" as long as it is run by corrupt politicians like Lopez Obrador (sends in the army to seize a private railroad from a group he used to befriend). Mexico has had the exact resources and location as the US and yet remains a third world country. Think it through.

@weirdshibainu 5 ай бұрын

@@henryhenry271 Exactly. The use of a rail is literally a step backwards. What next? Steam engines?

@johnpetry5321 5 ай бұрын

@@weirdshibainu average wait times for ships wanting to use the canal are nine days. Unloading a modern container ship typically takes a day or slightly more depending on the ship. Unloading a ship, loading a train, transporting cargo 191 miles and loading onto a new ship will be faster. It will not replace the canal but it will give shippers an additional option.

@jackhayes7282 5 ай бұрын

@@johnpetry5321Current wait time for the canal for %90 of the ships using it is 2-3 days. The rail option already exists in the Canal Zone, and it’s more expensive and takes more time.

@diegonacholopezgarcia8562 5 ай бұрын

I think the industrial parks need to be highlighted more. The new factories will allow raw materials to come in from one ocean and go out as goods to the other side. So the entire project is not only a transportation route, but an industrialization hub, and a great opportunity for international companies to outsource their factories as well for mexican companies to export goods.

@weareallbeingwatched4602 5 ай бұрын

Think "made in Mexico = made in China" right

@trent5555 5 ай бұрын

That's an unfortunate misconception. I think workers in both countries are capable of producing high standard manufactured goods. It all depends on raw materials, methods and training. Lets not put down the workers that break their backs to make fortunes for the wealthy.@@weareallbeingwatched4602

@vincentgrinn2665 5 ай бұрын

yeah this part is often misrepresented about the new line it isnt suppose to compete with the panama canal in the sense that its transporting goods from one ocean to the other this railway line is a big assembly line conveyor belt basically, its taking raw materials from one ocean and putting out finished products in the other ocean

@Awol991 5 ай бұрын

Yes. Raw goods in, Mexican up value then out to the US.

@tomsanders5584 5 ай бұрын

Thanks to Covid, distance, Chinese aggression, etc. Mexico has become the United States' largest trading partner. The industrialization of Mexico can only be a good thing for both countries.

@shawncrob 3 ай бұрын

As an emerging exporter from my home country from Trinidad & Tobago and the Caribbean; I am very excited for a project like this since I sometimes export recyclable raw material to port Veracruz 👌

@fitz8923 13 күн бұрын

That's awesome, man. Praying for your success

@lab35982 4 ай бұрын

As a Canadian, I say go for it Mexico. The Arctic route is far longer and the weather challenges are greater, but more importantly, the extreme damage that can be brought to the sensitive arctic environment is not worth the money. Mexico far more than Canada needs the economic advantages this project can bring. So Via Mexico!

@thetacokawaii5708 16 күн бұрын

I'm sure mexico needs Canada's approval and permission to make a project of this scale lol /s

@TheIronMax 15 күн бұрын

Hope the usa does not go all bonkers and start to do its thing of deestabilizing the region so they can steal it

@EdithR940 2 күн бұрын

@@thetacokawaii5708 Mexico es libre y soberano!

@christopherdaffron8115 5 ай бұрын

OK it was the French who started building the Panama Canal in the 1880's. The US eventually took over the project and finished it by 1914.

@jaybee9269 5 ай бұрын

The French met yellow fever and malaria. But they didn’t have Walter Reed.

@matthewgibbs6886 5 ай бұрын

y best not to give accurate info i blame public edjumaction

@leecowell8165 5 ай бұрын

Yeah the French.. they started the Vietnam war as well. They're about as nasty as we are regarding sticking our noses into other people's business.

@aurelienbidault9064 5 ай бұрын

Yes same for suez canal

@LA_Commander 5 ай бұрын

Yes but they gave up and quit

@theultrawarrior7448 5 ай бұрын

Mexico is already in the top 12 wealthiest countries/largest economies in the world, and at one point they were in 8th place. Mexico is and will only get more powerful, and continue being a dominant global leader. Be blessed, Mexico and Mexican brothers and sisters.

@Luwichy 5 ай бұрын

14th actually Mexico surpassed Spain already 😊

@antonio.garcia1975 5 ай бұрын

11th right now

@theultrawarrior7448 5 ай бұрын

@@Luwichy Yeah, they go back and forth. It is cringe how the US/the oblivious gets a wrong impression of Mexico. They get the Hollywood/US lie, manipulation. It is if they do it on purpose because they are threatening.

@theultrawarrior7448 5 ай бұрын

@@Luwichy Let me fixed that, in 2023, Mexico is in the top 12 in the world. We are only a few away from surpassing Russia. GDP: $1.81 trillion GDP per capita: $13, 800

@theultrawarrior7448 5 ай бұрын

@@antonio.garcia1975 In 2024, real GDP of Mexico is expected to grow by 2.7%, mostly every country is only expected to grow around the 1% or less, thus why Mexico is expected to surpass and battle the top 7 spot with France and Russia, but if not, at least 9th place.

@keithforeman2180 4 ай бұрын

I agree, very dedicated hard working people. Here in America they've reinvented themselves and are starting their own businesses and nationwide franchises. I happen to drive a school bus and kids from Mexico and Centro America are the most polite and friendly. I love them kids!

@larrybrinley8222 16 күн бұрын

those kids...... Keith

@MartinMendozaHernandez-rk2tn 13 күн бұрын

What part of America? Or you mean the states? Remember America is the whole continent! Its not “americas” IT’S AMERICA !

@keithforeman2180 12 күн бұрын

@MartinMendozaHernandez-rk2tn I happen to drive a school bus for Kankakee School District 111 in Illinois which is part of the Chicago Metropolitan Area.

@oskaveli662 12 күн бұрын

@MartinMendozaHernandez-rk2tn When people around the world speak of America they are not speaking of the continent, they're speaking of America aka The United States. Stop correcting people trying to make yourself feel more "educated" than others.

@recon1055 7 күн бұрын

What damned liar and a traitor you are. We'll get our country back and then we'll help those of you who are citizens and betrayed us.

@dnicolas2535 20 күн бұрын

As someone who lives in Texas, I wish the best for Mexico and the people living there. They are some of the most hard working people I have ever met, sadly cartels and corrupt government has screwed them over. Hopefully projects like this will help

@philipgermani1616 5 ай бұрын

Sounds like a brilliant strategy for Mexico. As for Panama, remember that competition is good. They should both thrive.

@dannycalley7777 5 ай бұрын

PG...............Mexico has replaced china as our biggest trade partner , viva Mexico !!!!!

@barryparkinson294 5 ай бұрын

What I see is a Convayer Belt called a Train, rows and rows of them that can unload a Ship with 300 Containers on it in what, 300 minutes, that's 5 hours, that is pushing it but you get the idea, unload the Ship fast and move each Train out as soon as loaded, then the next, then the next. Then the Trains head West to the Pacific or North to USA. China is in the North Pacific and Ships to Australia direct plus West Coast USA and everywhere else, what needs to be sorted is China to East Coast of USA. B P

@frankieseward8667 5 ай бұрын

@@barryparkinson294and with the panana canal suffer drought the railway is in a prime opportunity

@mrsillytacos 5 ай бұрын

@@dannycalley7777rather have a neighbor make our suit than some commies 🇺🇸🤝🇲🇽

@davidhollenshead4892 4 ай бұрын

@@mrsillytacos WTF??? You seem to have failed to realize that modern China essentially has a Capitalist Economy...

@pavelfg1 5 ай бұрын

one of the most important parts of the project that it was not mentioned in the video is that the goverment is also considering building industrial hubs across the railway. The main idea is that the train won't transport only finished products, but also raw materials will be unloaded on one side and transformed into finished goods as they cross through the railroad. IT would be like a horizontal factory, you have raw materials in the Atlantic and you will have finished goods in the Pacific. This is one of its key features since this is something the Panama Canal cannot do

@pearls1626 5 ай бұрын

He mentioned it.

@VictorReyes-kq7up 5 ай бұрын

- UNA MUY BUENA VISION Y MEJOR EL ENTENDIMIENTO DEL PROPÓSITO PRINCIPAL. MATERIAS PRIMAS TERMINADAS Y LLEVARLAS AL MERCADO MUNDIAL.

@buddyclem7328 5 ай бұрын

You weren't paying attention to the video. There was even an animation about it.

@Antifag1977 4 ай бұрын

I just hope the Mexican president dunks on our racist politicians here in the USA and says "We built a railroad and America is going to pay for it!". And then watch how fast all that "secure the Southern border" and "bad hombres" noise disappears as they have to plead with Mexico for railcar slots. . As an American that has been frustrated and embarrassed by my shit hole country for the last decade or so, I need that schadenfreude lol!

@emilianogv2978 4 ай бұрын

@@buddyclem7328pero se menciono muy por encima, el video se enfoco en tratar al corredor del istmo cono otra simple ruta comercial de paso igual que el canal de panama, el estrecho de magallanes o el paso por canada, cuando el corredor es completamente distinto, como dijo el OP se trata mas bien de un corredor industrial y logistico.

@floridaescapades4837 Ай бұрын

Thanks to all the Men who gave their lives building the canal. Huge numbers. Malaria and other things. Infrastructure most ppl take for granted.

@CherryMerlot1331 2 ай бұрын

Just came here to say: the “Top ten mega projects” playlist on this channel is the ONLY THING getting me through my stressful job today. ❤

@MoisesMendoza2010 5 ай бұрын

I think that with this mega work Mexico will go to another level worldwide

@hughjassol2072 5 ай бұрын

Panama is still poor, after controlling Pacific to Atlantic Ocean trade for the last 100 years?

@ShubhamMishrabro 5 ай бұрын

@@hughjassol2072it isn't. It is one of the stable and richest country in south America where chaos is prevalent everywhere

@lookatthisguyhere7712 5 ай бұрын

@@ShubhamMishrabroMexico is not in South America

@ShubhamMishrabro 5 ай бұрын

@@lookatthisguyhere7712 no is saying that

@Maximus01776 5 ай бұрын

Yeap, the narcos will steal all the cargo hehehe, you know how it is in Mexico, Mexico is a narco state, mexicanos agachones por naturaleza

@itswagon 5 ай бұрын

Congatulalions to Mexico. Bless them for their positive mega projects.

@RicardoLopez-ub2hs 4 ай бұрын

No mexico canal until they solve drug cartel problem.

@juanmapenaloza1840 4 ай бұрын

@@RicardoLopez-ub2hseres un anti mexicano?

@RicardoLopez-ub2hs 4 ай бұрын

I don't believe in illegal immigration. I believe in secure borders. Do you know mexicans don't like guatemalans sneaking into mexico. I have 2 grandparents who were born in mexico (legal US residents).@@juanmapenaloza1840

@davidhollenshead4892 4 ай бұрын

@@RicardoLopez-ub2hs You do realize that Mexico's smuggling problem is Assault Rifles, Hand Guns, and US Currency smuggled south thru the US Mexican Border ??? Or are you just one of Trump's Ignorant & Racist MAGA???

@malcolmdouglasjr2178 4 ай бұрын

Viva AMLO! Go Sheila! Why cant US SUPPORT A 3rd party?

@Archer255 4 ай бұрын

Ignored is the cost of $10M for a 500 TEU ship. Companies would need a ship on both side of the rail. A 1200 TEU ship costs over $70M.

@stevetypebeats6493 25 күн бұрын

Wow seriously? That sounds majorly expensive

@octaviomartinez8052 12 күн бұрын

which also brings some flexibility. From consolidating to multimodal. I think there will be some good use of this rail service. It won’t be a solution for everything, i e bulk or cars, but has lots of potential.

@clintlewis1715 2 күн бұрын

The logistics actually works and should cost less. To get goods form point A to point B, you need a ship. To get goods from point B to point A, you need a ship. The transit of those goods is already happening in both directions. Therefore the ships already exist. The difference would be, that each ship would be traveling less distance versus using the Panama Canal. Therefore, the round trip fuel cost of shipping the same goods would be less than the one way trip through the canal. Also, time is money. Since this would reduce the travel time of the ships, it will also reduce the man hours needed to ship the same goods. Which in turn, reduces operating cost and increases profit margin.

@kathianderson6485 2 ай бұрын

The United States did not draw up the plans for the Panama Canal. It was a Frenchman, the one who designed and built the Eiffel Tower. He designed and built the canal over several years. Incredible story!

@CaptainGyro Ай бұрын

His designed failed.

@user-bz6bz2yy3w Ай бұрын

The US design is different. Cheaper to construct but more dependant on abundant water. Hence more vulnerable to climate change. So the Mexican project can succeed BUT crime syndicates...... Cracking down on the drugs gangs will be paramount.

@RobertBenson-ce3xc 26 күн бұрын

The French plan was for a level sea-to-sea canal, like Suez, but they didn't have the resources to get through the highlands. They were also defeated by massive illness. The US adopted a design using the massive rainfall and excess water combined with locks to go over the highlands. So, cleverer and more efficient. Walter Reed + screened dorms + better meds defeated illness.

@wallyscott1310 10 күн бұрын

The French had initial idea but technological capability (most earth removal due to advancement of trains combined with Lock innovations) and brutish muscle was the American advantage to finish. The ability to turn a blind eye to racism and danger in methods allowed the U.S. to complete after separating Panama from Colombia.

@GooglyMowgli 5 ай бұрын

It’s what my AI says: The letters used to designate the different branches of the Mexico rail corridor project were likely chosen based on the local geography or important landmarks along the route. The "Z" branch, which is also known as the "Zapata Spur," runs through the state of Oaxaca and passes through a region known as "Zapata," named after the revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata. The "FA" branch is named after the town of Francisco Villa de Allende, which is located in the state of Puebla and is a key location along the route of the corridor. Finally, the "K" branch is known as the "Kabah Spur," which is named after the ancient Mayan ruins of Kabah, located in the Yucatan Peninsula. So, in summary, the letters were chosen based on local geography and historical landmarks along the route of the corridor. 😊🌎

@AzTecaBoY509 13 күн бұрын

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@johnforsyth6954 5 ай бұрын

As someone who lived in Tehuantepec, Salina Cruz, another small town close to Ixtapec, and various other locations in Oaxaca, I am excited for the potential. This area historically has been in great need of investment and this could be a great for the community

@ReyDavid-777 5 ай бұрын

Compatriotas🇲🇽 istmeños de Coatzacoalcos hasta salina Cruz,no se opongan contra las inversiones de los 10 polos de desarrollo, he recibido noticias de Google de que algunos pobladores de oponen algunos polos industriales

@Boratsajdiyev 4 ай бұрын

Votaste por Obrador verdad? 😒

@montoya3908 4 ай бұрын

Y tu por quien votaste😂@@Boratsajdiyev

@Viendopiedra5029 12 күн бұрын

Good job Mexico! 🇲🇽 Mexico's privileged position, integrated with the largest consumer market in the world, coupled with its strong work ethic, cultural diversity, and forward-looking government, sets the stage for a significant leap forward once the necessary infrastructure challenges are fully addressed. Let's celebrate the journey with some of the best cuisine in the world. Viva!

@colewogan2006 4 ай бұрын

AMLO seems to be the first mexican president in a long time making decisions for his people and not for his own corrupt interests. Love to see my southern neighbours thrive, and this railway (and tren maya) seem like very smart and sensible investments in the mexican economy.

@Grisoustyle 5 ай бұрын

Title and Thumbnail is kinda clickbaity, thought Mexico was going to build a canal too instead of reviving their railway. (!)EDIT because I'm getting annoyed by the people replying and not being able to think: The thumbnail and title has now been altered twice, now making the video theme much clearer (!)

@youloveanthony 5 ай бұрын

Foreal?! Now im contemplating if i should continue the vid...lol

@Quasi_Terrible 5 ай бұрын

Yeah so did I, a new canal seemed interesting, a refurbished train line seems kinda lame.

@duhbomb3000 5 ай бұрын

Kinda clickbaity? It's total clickbait.

@spiff1 5 ай бұрын

also known as a lie@@duhbomb3000

@navilandinator4479 5 ай бұрын

@siameseire 5 ай бұрын

I hope that Mexico can flourish.

@Davmartin-kp1yq 4 ай бұрын

Yep so we can send back 20 million people that they dumped on America

@Davmartin-kp1yq 4 ай бұрын

One train doesn’t build a country

@siameseire 4 ай бұрын

@@Davmartin-kp1yq I am also considering all of the industry work being relocated from China to Mexico and a hopeful domino effect. Of course it is a wild hope, thus the word "hope."

@goner4150 4 ай бұрын

@@Davmartin-kp1yqresearch all the projects currently going on in Mexico. The US can benefit paying attention to their progress

@randpherigo9724 4 ай бұрын

@@goner4150 ...lol

@andrewrobinson9562 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing!! Thank you all! Everyone needs to see this!! ❤

@Chris-lh7wj 28 күн бұрын

A thriving Mexico would be in the best interest of America for many reasons, especially immigration.

@pops91710 5 ай бұрын

Corredor Interoceánico del Istmo de Tehuantepec is genius. ¡Viva México!

@DS-ud6ys 5 ай бұрын

this video shows this name at 11:39

@robertmaybeth3434 5 ай бұрын

What about: CARTELS.

@1wun1 5 ай бұрын

@@robertmaybeth3434 Cartels know who to touch, or not.

@robertmaybeth3434 5 ай бұрын

@@1wun1 ...maybe yes maybe no - when big big money's involved though, who's to say at what point a cartel will invite itself into the negotiations?

@elcaballeroandante1860 5 ай бұрын

@@robertmaybeth3434 Let the Army of México or The National Guard deal with them when the time arrives.

@pedrozatravel 5 ай бұрын

The train line where the CIT is going to be located is based off the old Panamerican Train (Ferrocarril Panamericano) lines which started back in 1890. It was a project that would create several train lines that would link transportation from Canada to Panama. Due to the Mexican Civil war in 1910 the train line was not completed but the right of way for the lines still exist. So the president of Mexico used those existing lines K, Z, etc. to build the new CIIT.

@BamBamGT1 8 күн бұрын

Thanks. I was very confused about how they were 'digging up old tracks" , even though the old line they showed and the new one obviosuly weren't in the same place.

@Patching4Health 4 ай бұрын

Awesome to see something proactive for world trade and the great people of Mexico.

@tyharris78 3 ай бұрын

Happy for Mexico a lot of manufacturing companies have moved or are planning to move there. This project compliments that as well.

@youngrumandcoke 5 ай бұрын

If we have learned anything about canals within the past few years (looking at you evergreen) its always good to have a backup

@marksapollo 5 ай бұрын

Now that we can agree on. And with the ships being targeted by pirates and terrorists too. It all impacts global prices when ships take longer to travel.

@brianaherne5198 4 ай бұрын

Competition is even better. It interrelates backup and economic incentive when there is enough commerce to support the use of both. Although governmental corruption remains a concern, good for Mexico, and probably Panama too.

@xray606 5 ай бұрын

Some people might think using a train line to cross the land, and having to transfer the containers twice, is nuts. But a lot of people don't realize, this is actually done every day in the US. Look up "North American Land Bridge". A huge portion of container traffic that comes off ships in the west coast harbors, get put on trains... taken all the way to the east coast, then put back on ships to Europe. You won't hear the rail industry talking about this much, because they don't want people knowing that a lot of traffic that goes through their towns, is purely for making profit. It never destinates in the US. Personally I think the whole lopsided China/West import thing is ridiculous. You;re going through all that, to save a couple bucks on something that could be made down the street from where it's sold. But it doesn't look like it will be stopping anytime soon.

@johnnyllooddte3415 5 ай бұрын

ahahahahahahaaaaaaa

@mikeyo1O1 5 ай бұрын

That is a major gripe for me as well. I worked in an industry where we saw a transition to making goods in CN, and boy oh boy, where to start. It sounds like a broken record at this point, but quality was a huge issue. Entire containers that we'd send back in the beginning to get reworked. Eventually the cost of doing that became too high, (especially when the reworked goods still weren't up to snuff) and to the landfill they went. So wasteful, and for a lower quality product. It makes me feel I'll when I drive around different parts of this country and see that dollar stores are springing up everywhere. Disposable culture has to change.

@brianjones7660 5 ай бұрын

@@mikeyo1O1 China equals junk.

@bobbiusshadow6985 5 ай бұрын

Capitalism at its finest. Anything hindering max profit is seen as enemy.

@Gator-fromOZ 5 ай бұрын

@@mikeyo1O1 NO SHIT SHERLOCK ! 😅 No argument from me ! 😉 👍

@cooldude65-yi3hi 2 ай бұрын

I think that its nice that mexico is not trying to go against the panama canal or trying to create rivalry

@saleemsubratee8866 2 ай бұрын

Great video and I love the work you all do.

@chriswhorror6658 5 ай бұрын

Good job Mexico!!! 🇲🇽 much love from 🇺🇸.

@markschreck8283 4 ай бұрын

Good. Maybe they can stay in the country they love.😊

@Hollyfreeholly. 4 ай бұрын

@@markschreck8283maybe if the DEA and CIA wouldn’t create drug cartels and create governments immigrants wouldn’t migrate. But for now enjoy your Alzheimer with open borders president ! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😁

@osbaldogarcia6623 4 ай бұрын

@@markschreck8283some situations made decisions but as a Mexican I hope México get better increasing its economy and all my Mexican brothers come back to home from USA and start working hard all of us together for our beautiful County

@PadmeGaveMeHIV 4 ай бұрын

@@markschreck8283it sad how ignorant you are. Mexicans aren’t the ones crossing the border anymore. All of them are Central Americans or South Americans. Mexicans aren’t immigrating to the US anymore.

@Davmartin-kp1yq 4 ай бұрын

Mexico did nothing China paid for it

@sonofabinch 5 ай бұрын

“Occasional tropical disease” was the primary cause of death during the Panama Canal construction.

@leecowell8165 5 ай бұрын

Yeah somebody figured out it was because of skeeters.

@grooveman222 5 ай бұрын

Yes, mainly Malaria and the construction took over 20,000 lives due to all causes.

@sheldonduffy9442 5 ай бұрын

At first yellow fever was a huge problem, but the US used new medical and scientific techniques that all but eliminated the threat of yellow fever and of course malaria.

@bernardkroeger4045 5 ай бұрын

Yes I thought this was a bit dismissive. I read they would keep your casket under the bed awaiting your demise.

@DavidKutzler 5 ай бұрын

Anyone who watched "Arsenic and Old Lace" remembers the tragedy of the yellow fever victims from the Panama Canal who were buried in the basement of an old New York City mansion. CHARGE!!!!

@buzz469 11 күн бұрын

Great contingency plan / business continuity strategy. Having more than one gateway from the one side to the other makes perfect sense. Plus, it’s great for the economies of both regions and suppliers. Hopefully the social and environmental risks and impacts are being considered. Kudos!

@MicheleMaliano-t9c Күн бұрын

My relative, Maliano, a senator from a department in Nicaragua was a huge advocate for the canal and spent a lot of time lobbying the U S for assistance.

@JRivero 5 ай бұрын

The Mexican government will also build an eight lanes each way highway special for multi mode containers and trucks. I was at that area last year and it looks quite amazing

@randpherigo9724 4 ай бұрын

Thank Heaven., youre people can move back to mexico..? but the cartels that run everything may not let you..

@frankieseward8667 5 ай бұрын

With the recent drought coming in Panama, this railway is a perfect opportunity for Mexico

@RicardoLopez-ub2hs 4 ай бұрын

No mexico canal until they solve drug cartel problem.

@Mr1ssalinas 4 ай бұрын

Cálmate, tú. Malincho. Das risa.

@HarleyLuna31 3 ай бұрын

Not with all them cartels destroying everything😬

@hossam0101 2 ай бұрын

Loved the content 😊

@Mercury0369 Ай бұрын

Your video is a winner, great job ! 😁👍

@Duquedecastro 5 ай бұрын

Que Viva México!! 🇲🇽🇺🇸🇨🇦

@quimicoazulionicocovalente2387 4 ай бұрын

Solo 🇲🇽 estos dos sin vergüenzas 🇨🇦🇺🇸 solo han dañado a los mexicanos

@bjefflim8523 5 ай бұрын

Good for Mexico to take on this project. This will get the economic situation up and built a community of putting people to work.

@shasanmaz 5 ай бұрын

will land acquisitions a big problem like India faced on building railways?

@hillbilly4895 5 ай бұрын

@@shasanmaz Private land ownership isn't a thing in Mexico...which is why foreigners don't want to invest there.

@miguelosci 5 ай бұрын

@@hillbilly4895 Tha fu$k you’re talking about? My family owns land in Mexico.

@frankieseward8667 5 ай бұрын

With the panama canal suffering drought, this railway is an opportunity for Mexico.

@BIGLU1987 5 ай бұрын

@hillbilly4895 so IGNORANT 😂

@Pattybluehayes 19 күн бұрын

I moved to Panama and love visiting the canal. It’s an incredible creation. With the intense rain so far this rainy season, I wouldn’t be surprised if Gatun Lake levels rise significantly.

@Manduskissable 3 ай бұрын

Very informative. Thank you :)

@annwilson9571 5 ай бұрын

I grew up in Salina Cruz Mex. Loved that city. Great to see something new added that will cause more jobs in the area.

@jonymorales1248 5 ай бұрын

Viva oaxaca viva el istmo.

@dhollongstreet4725 5 ай бұрын

Did not know about the 1st rail. Good that Mexico is bringing the system back into use.

@randpherigo9724 4 ай бұрын

They cant run a toilet.. Cartel has them by the Cahone's

@janelancaster6152 15 күн бұрын

This is very interesting. I was unaware of this

@aguacaterodeoficiomartinez7028 3 ай бұрын

Great work! Thank you 👍

@harrymason1053 5 ай бұрын

More power to Mexico's alternative to the Panama canal, the CIIT.

@1chish 5 ай бұрын

@11:41 that is a UK supplied 'InterCity 125' loco which Mexico bought as part of complete trains to ride this line for passengers. The '125' is still one of the fastest diesel trains in the world and an excellent experience for passengers. Good choice Mexico.

@davidhollenshead4892 4 ай бұрын

A better choice would be to electrify the line once it is complete...

@1chish 4 ай бұрын

@@davidhollenshead4892 Well I think you will find electrification doesn't rank high in the Americas given the low cost of diesel.

@billsimpson604 4 ай бұрын

That can come later. @@davidhollenshead4892

@billsimpson604 4 ай бұрын

And they are finding a lot more oil off Guyana, and recently Surinam, where a lot of gas has also recently been found, so much gas that the governments & oil companies are thinking about building an LNG plant to export LNG. That needs a LOT of gas, to make a profit. I have heard the head of Chevron recently say that there is probably a lot more oil in the deep water in the northern Gulf of Mexico. @@1chish

@vasijuls5111 Ай бұрын

Great video, thank you

@Juan-Hdez 3 ай бұрын

Great project. Good video. Thank you.

@tonywellard458 5 ай бұрын

I like the possibilities in Mexico

@scottstearns9317 5 ай бұрын

It seems like a win/win for Mexico because of the industrial sites being built along the railway so that if the route is not utilized by other countries as predicted, it will benefit Mexico with modern transit and much needed good jobs at those industrial sites - which should attract a bunch of foreign investment as well.

@ernestosiqueiros1178 4 ай бұрын

Who predicted that?

@AlberichY 14 күн бұрын

Other advantage for the CIIT is that is not only made as a complement to the Panama Canal, it is also part of a major railway project in Mexico. Line FA is supposed to be connected to the "Tren Maya" which is the train that will traverse the mayan riviera, and Line Z is going to connect with Mexico CIty and the rest of the country, even to the US-Mexican border.

@RazorBlade-nd6oh 10 күн бұрын

Nice video bro. Your studies is amazing

@HollywoodF1 5 ай бұрын

I think having backups and alternatives benefits the stability of the global economy.

@crash100 3 ай бұрын

Love the channel 🎉

@jameskelly9243 4 ай бұрын

Excellent idea..I think I'll try it myself

@adriaanschoeman354 5 ай бұрын

The US did not start the Panama Canal. The canal was started by France in 1881 and this venture failed in 1890. The US took the construction over and restarted the work in 1904.

@emmett3067 5 ай бұрын

Yep. You could say the French surrendered.

@Don-mi6zl 5 ай бұрын

@@emmett3067It is their post Napoleonic special skill.

@braveworld2707 5 ай бұрын

@@emmett3067 _"the French surrendered"_ what,*again?* 🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂

@Skanzool 4 ай бұрын

@@emmett3067 You surrendered to stupidity a long time ago.

@andyvogt5468 5 ай бұрын

Awesome, way to go Mexico, hope it all works out!

@lupevargas3946 5 ай бұрын

Whatch the cartels take over😂

@Qghsts 5 ай бұрын

@@lupevargas3946they are scared of the Mexican military and cartel main purpose is the drug trade, that alone makes then stupid amount of money, they are hidden in mountains and discreet, stop to blindly believe the media, the 99% of Mexicans are friendly and respectful people, if that was the case then Tesla would never start making their biggest mega factory in Monterrey, Nuevo León.

@newdohl 5 ай бұрын

@@lupevargas3946 That'd be why this probably will not work out in the end

@venomxx1451 5 ай бұрын

@@newdohl they for sure be involved but remember cartels care about profit more than anything else , they'll keep it quiet and profit from it . They won't take controll of it or destroy it or anything crazy like that

@mikenlob Ай бұрын

Cool video. Never heard about that rail line.

@rb239rtr 5 ай бұрын

Hey Mister, France was the first country to attempt the task. Led by Count Ferdinand de Lesseps, the builder of the Suez Canal in Egypt, the construction team broke ground on a planned sea-level canal in 1880. The project ran out of money in 1890.

@dr.davidenglish778 5 ай бұрын

We will send you some French fries as an apology. (actually the French have always been pretty good to the US including giving us the Statue of Liberty).

@paulkieran2308 5 ай бұрын

The French failed in their endeavor to build the Panama Canal. It was far more complicated than they realized.

@iFryTube 5 ай бұрын

They barely did anything though. Why is it when a European country touches something, everyone has to FRANTICALLY tell people about it.

@paradisepipeco 5 ай бұрын

None of this, however, explains why the canal in Egypt is named after Dr. Seuss. _(...Or why the good doctor's name is continually spelled incorrectly in that regard.)_

@Torch4ya 5 ай бұрын

@@iFryTubeFrance is why we have the USA. They stood by us. God bless France and all our allies.

@mackman77095 5 ай бұрын

There is also another train being built from Cancun, to Merida, and then to Palenque. They call it the Train Maya. Perhaps Route TM? They have made huge progress in the last 3 years.

@juanmoczo 9 күн бұрын

Excellent presentation.

@HWCism 3 ай бұрын

Nice article, thanks

@ThatJPGamer 5 ай бұрын

The importance of industrial parks along the rail lines is noteworthy. Having a factory just a few dozen miles from either the pacific or Atlantic Ocean is invaluable for large, international companies. This region will be a HUGE manufacturing hub

@DMGrass-gb9kg 5 ай бұрын

Good job! I think its important to mention that those extra lines have a cool purpose. FA is to connect with the Maya Train and therefore connecting the whole Yucatan peninsula to the rest of the country's rail and line K is to connect to Guatemala and encourage its development and as a diplomatic link between the countries.

@lleyko 4 ай бұрын

Guatemala not more because his president it was angry by vías of train.

@DMGrass-gb9kg 4 ай бұрын

@@lleyko The new one or the old one? El de movimiento semilla?

@HardRockMaster7577 3 ай бұрын

In America, airplane travel for the poor and especially for the rich is KING. And, in America, Freight Rail is KING. That balance will never change.

@charlesbronaugh8996 2 ай бұрын

Excellent presentation you are a fantastic narrator!

@spiralmind9216 4 ай бұрын

Pure genio - public works putting people to work while also building an infrastructure for global trade.

@michellebwilson2610 5 ай бұрын

Never mentioned here is the Panama Railway which opened in 1855. There was a railway across the isthmus long before the canal. With the current limitations of the canal and the relatively low cost of railroad, looks to be a good move by Mexico. Next step would be a design to on/off load multiple containers at once.

@shasanmaz 5 ай бұрын

will there be a design that can let ships be on tow on toughened railway lines with 9,000 hp diesel engines towing the ships on railway tracks, up to the certain weight the towing trains can effectively tow. Of course oil tankers excluded to prevent massive spills. crazy idea, but explore more to overcome problems we face right?

@eddierovando1028 5 ай бұрын

As of today, they have already implemented the "railway" system in both ports. A railway ship is a 180 meter long ship with several decks with rails with the capacity to transport 135 trains. This design allows railroads to board directly onto a ship without needing to unload and load with cranes. This reduces loading and unloading time by up to 80% since once the railways arrive at the port they begin to load one by one onto the ship until it is full and that's it.

@bluesnail310 5 ай бұрын

I'm excited about the recent development of Mexico's train. I'm curious how they plan to offload these mega ships, place the cargo onto trains, and move those trains to the other side of Mexico to reload another ship. It's kind of interesting to think about.

@ChasforU 5 ай бұрын

That's already being done all over the world.

@joeshafer3138 5 ай бұрын

I agree ! I see the same problem presenting itself as before. Time to unload and reload will prove time consuming , although having more options to using the Panama Canal is very good thing for shippers.

@darioquezada8094 5 ай бұрын

Los barcos que vienen de asia son descargados en el océano pacifico y transladados en tren hasta el océano Atlántico , pero allí no descargan el tren , las góndolas las suben a un buque con vías ,se llama ferrobuque y este translada las góndolas con contenedores hasta el norte de EEUU

@sarkybugger5009 4 ай бұрын

@@joeshafer3138 Indeed. A large container ship can carry many thousands of sea-cans. That's dozens/hundreds of trains, and trains ain't cheap.

@emilianogv2978 4 ай бұрын

@@sarkybugger5009hay trenes especiales llamados ferrobuques con vias que se caegan con varios trenes y son transportados directamente en la costa sureste de EEUU y los trenes se transportan por via hasta el noreste de EEUU.

@richardbarchas2070 7 күн бұрын

Great to hear about this. Spent several months in Coatzacoalcos back in '68 on an industrial project and travelled to Salina Cruz and Oaxaca as well as Villahermosa and Palenque. Probably could not recognize it now,

@edeancozzens3833 4 ай бұрын

Interesting to learn about this. Sounds like a great idea.

@cliffthelightning 4 ай бұрын

Congrats to Mexico, very cool project. I wish them well!

@mikeubben1527 5 ай бұрын

This is the first I have heard of this railroad. My opinion is that its a great plan . I agree it should complement each other (Panama Canal ) This will greatly be beneficial to Mexico !

@hugodiazgarcia1266 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations, it is an interesting video about the Interoceanic Tehuantepec Itsmo in the south part of Mexico!!!

@SuperIvan57 Ай бұрын

Great idea good engineering and economics.

@gbinman 5 ай бұрын

It would be great to have more options. I for one, would like to see Mexico be more prosperous.

@anthonysmith3577 5 ай бұрын

Mexico is simply adapting to various changes regarding global manufacturing and trade. Chinese labor used to be cheaper than Mexican labor. However in recent years they have over taken the cost of Mexican labor by about 20%. It would seem that Mexican Leaders are positioning themselves to take advantage of this as more companies are certain to consider them for for future operations. Having much of the intercontinental logistical infrastructure already in place will not go unnoticed. It's a smart move on the part of the Mexican Leadership.

@chucknorris277 5 ай бұрын

They make 90 percent of our American made vehicles... plus they make the wiring harness for arctic cats.

@chucknorris277 5 ай бұрын

And the QC is horrendous

@P71ScrewHead 5 ай бұрын

@@chucknorris277 n Mexico makes many things for all militaries n armed forces of the world, jets, subs, ships, tanks, drones n other stuff.. Mexico isn't a world power bcuz it hasn't wanted to..

@trapmuzik6708 4 ай бұрын

Made in Mexico is gonna become a thing it's closer n makes things way simpler on online orders

@josejuarez899 4 ай бұрын

@@P71ScrewHead Because the corrupts former Mexican governments (prian). Lopez obrador is doing the right things and fitting to end with the corruption.

@omaryamin2117 4 ай бұрын

Love it, great progress for global trade

@WALKTHEWALK-nj3oi Ай бұрын

Mexico has a great idea with that railway. It will help them and this video said the world. Wonderful innovative thinking and planning.

@atsf-3415 5 ай бұрын

Getting the oceans flipped around in the first 10 seconds. Brilliant!

@fitzt70 5 ай бұрын

That made me stop watching.

@whythesadface 5 ай бұрын

I noticed that also, later the map graphics kept rotating N to face E or even S. We have conventions for a reason.

@user-uj7rd2so4y 5 ай бұрын

They are labelled correctly (you can see Bocas del Toro on the Atlantic side). But somehow they've managed to flip Panama around.

@drm5590 5 ай бұрын

And the map would rotate counter-clockwise and then clockwise. This distracted from an otherwise generally informative video.

@hcrawford 5 ай бұрын

Technically, it's not a "map" -- it's a view from space. The view just happens to show the canal from the north. The Gulf of Panama IS in the Pacific.

@AngloSaxon-yx8tk 5 ай бұрын

I think that will be a major financially beneficial undertaking for Mexico. But what raises a question, is it going to be a water canal or a railroad from coast to coast?

@RicardoLopez-ub2hs 4 ай бұрын

No mexico canal until they solve drug cartel problem.

@AngloSaxon-yx8tk 4 ай бұрын

@oLopez-ub2hs: How is the drug cartel problem going to have an effect on the planned project? I'm not saying that isn't food for thought because there could well be some truth in that unquote.

@j.heberhernandez3037 4 ай бұрын

@@RicardoLopez-ub2hs Lol chill kid, you copy paste this same sht over and over, IK, u get mad with mexican sucess but chill out 😂😂

@cindycain3301 14 күн бұрын

That is an awesome idea

@robprice3622 Ай бұрын

The Panama Canal is devastating local freshwater supplies. It’s a good thing we’re finding alternatives.

@muffintopz4692 5 ай бұрын

I think Mexico is on to something. It will help their country’s economy tremendously and it will be a lot less expensive to utilize than the Panama Canal. The real question is how long it will truly take to use the CIIT since you have to unload upon arrival, transport, then reload back onto the ship on the other end? Maybe it will still be faster than going through the locks at the Panama Canal. Then, of course, the security of your goods in transport while not on your vessel would certainly be a concern as well as the cartels trying to stick their foot in things. I hope that they can make the project work. Then the migrants can hopefully stop there and obtain work rather than continuing on into the United States.

@J-1410 5 ай бұрын

Or connect it to the rest of the North American rail network to function as another port.

@d.e.b.b5788 5 ай бұрын

Cartels, like most other initially criminal organizations, also want to legitimize their businesses for their children. So it would be no surprise when, like in America post the gangland eras, those cartels buy legitimate businesses to later become the billion dollar businesses the same way that it happened elsewhere. this generation's crime lords' children become the next generation's robber barons of industry.

@barryparkinson294 5 ай бұрын

Goods bound for USA East and West Coast could unload in Mexico and head North by Train and the test goes to a Ship in the Pacific. BP

@flowzerr4550 5 ай бұрын

I'm not pretending to know how this might work but what if the US helped finance this endeavor in light of how much we are spending to support/return illegal immigrants?

@gustavovillegas5909 4 ай бұрын

As the son of Mexican immigrants, the prospect of Mexico becoming an economic powerhouse is incredibly exciting. Mexico has a young, growing, and hardworking workforce that could be a game changer for the global economy. Seeing the standard of living increase for all my family would be truly wonderful

@bjird7278 4 ай бұрын

they just copy thailand is plan nothing innovative mexico still rules by mafia anyway

@betolongoria8156 3 ай бұрын

😂😂 😂😂 no mames!

@Chiton10 3 ай бұрын

They just have to keep the dirty US from it . And welcome Russia 🇷🇺 to have a military base nearby . The US don’t Treat my people at the border like animals , Why benefit those bastards . Russians treats people like humans . While the US prefer to bring NAZiS from Ukraine than helping people this come here to work .

@albertozamora3853 3 ай бұрын

Well imagine eliminating China jobs and moving them to Mexico? Cut cost of shipping from overseas and just have it railed or trucked from Mexico. Of course drugs and crime etc would probably increase in Mexico as a result, more opportunities to ship drugs to the United States with increased imports.

@user-dw4vz5hy8d 3 ай бұрын

@@betolongoria8156a México le va ir bien por el nearshoring y la nueva ferrocarrilisacion

@pragyalaungani 3 ай бұрын

great graphical explaination.

@rocha2219 27 күн бұрын

Excellent!!!

@robertgallagher7734 5 ай бұрын

Container shipping will be what makes this viable, just like container shipping after WW2 forced the reorginisation of world trade. Hope to see Mexico prosper like it seemed to be when I was a kid decades ago.

@grahvis 5 ай бұрын

Container shipping is the reason why the London docks became disused in favour of container docks further down the Thames estuary

@luisbetancourtcosson7761 Ай бұрын

Is not supposed to be a rival is supposed to be a compliment

@gdibble 6 күн бұрын

🚞 *Excellent reporting on the recent CIIT railway project.* Being that there are pedestrian trains, it goes to reason that there would need to also be industrial rail lines for the container shipments. I saw a CIIT development photo with [what appears to be] three rail lines in one direction, and two in the opposite. This could make sense if a majority of shipments move in one direction, giving two industrial rails and one pedestrian, then one of each going back in the opposite direction. *I'm curious if the 3x2 design is correct ,and spans the ithmus for the shipping lines you showed?* Seems like a very smart project in general. _Thanks as always for the excellent content; keep up the great work!_ 🚢