Flexible Cross-Border Freight Solutions
At a glance: J.B. Hunt makes it easier to ship cross-border freight to and from Mexico with flexible multimodal solutions, bilingual operations, specialized security protocols and warehousing and transloading support.
When you ship between the U.S. and Mexico, you need a cross-border supply chain built to overcome a range of challenges and provide everything from cargo security to timely service. With more than 30 years of international shipping experience, we deliver the service and capacity you need, from warehousing and transloading to an industry-leading intermodal fleet.
Keep reading to see how our Mexico service offerings can add value to your business!
Looking for an easier way to ship cross-border?
Why Ship Cross-Border Freight with J.B. Hunt?
Shipping between the U.S. and Mexico requires capacity and expertise on both sides of the border. As the largest intermodal provider in North America, we have the capacity you need, along with bilingual support teams who add knowledgeable local support from Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V.’s office in Queretaro, Mexico.
By leveraging our mode-neutral model, our people optimize routes to make sure your international freight moves in the fastest, most cost-effective manner possible. While your freight is in transit, our well-established security protocols help provide peace of mind:
- A thorough carrier vetting process
- Covert tracking devices when needed
- Mexico cargo insurance available upon request
- 24/7 specialized operations and security teams
- Tiered pricing and security protocols
- Corporate investigators that work with law enforcement
- A security team with 80+ years of combined law enforcement experience
Cross-Border Warehousing Solutions
You can add flexibility and visibility to your cross-border supply chain with our freight warehousing solution, available whether or not you use our transportation services. Located in Laredo, Texas, our 100,000-square-foot facility is 13 minutes from the World Trade Bridge with quick access to Interstate 35 for all your inbound domestic freight.
Our Laredo team provides a range of warehousing and distribution services to help you improve inventory management and avoid return-to-origin costs:
- Consolidation and deconsolidation
- Order fulfillment
- Full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) prep
- Inventory management with manual or technology-enabled validation
- Rework, repairs or branding updates prior to product shipment
If you have a unique warehousing need, don’t be afraid to ask. We’ll listen, we’ll get creative and we’ll propose a solution. Our Laredo team has worked with customers to handle everything from small merchandise repairs to product decal applications. That’s what it means to be Driven for You™.
Increase Efficiency with Transloading
Our Laredo facility also offers transloading support that can expedite your freight as it enters the domestic supply chain. Transloading reduces inefficiencies that may delay or damage freight, like shuffling cargo between providers. By opting for a single provider with the flexibility to ship by highway or rail, you can reduce dwell time and inventory cost.
With the ability to support inbound and outbound traffic, this location also provides a direct opportunity for you to grow your nearshoring operations.
Get Reliable Capacity with J.B. Hunt Intermodal
Your supply chain depends on reliable cross-border capacity. Thanks to our long-standing relationships with major rail providers and carriers in both Mexico and the U.S. to serve our customers across the continent, we can provide the consistent capacity you need.
Intermodal is often the most cost-effective option for cross-border freight and can reduce your carbon footprint by 65% compared to shipping over the road. If it’s right for your needs, we can also easily convert highway to intermodal freight and vice versa.
Intermodal shipments also have a more streamlined customs process as they have to be cleared before they reach the border. Clearing customs while the freight is still in Mexico decreases the chance for delays at the border.
To better serve customers with time-sensitive freight, we worked with industry peers to create Quantum de México: a J.B. Hunt, BNSF and GMXT service™. Optimized for consistency, agility and speed, Quantum de México connects both U.S. coasts, Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth with Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey through the Eagle Pass, Texas, border gateway. With a 95%+ on-time delivery rate, Quantum de México’s service between Monterrey and Chicago is up to one day faster than other providers. Here’s what one of our customers had to say about the service:
Service That’s Driven for You
International shipping can be complex, but we’re here to make the process as smooth as possible. With proven intermodal performance and flexible cross-border operations, we can optimize your shipments for efficiency and cost savings to keep your freight moving across the U.S.-Mexico border.
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