The Sweden-based home furnishings giant expects the green transport option to reduce CO2 emissions from its Asian imports by 100,000 tonnes through next February.
US rail unions have opposed measures that would allow Mexican crews to take trains across the border because they are reluctant to relinquish jurisdiction on transits within southern Texas.
Clothing imports are rebounding in 2024, but retailers will likely wait for clear signs of demand growth to bring in additional product after a double-digit percentage drop last year.