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With such a high volume of loads crossing the U.S.-Mexico border on a daily basis, shippers should be aware of the intricacies of Cross-Border transportation regulations and procedures to have a successful, efficient supply chain.

Good end-to-end visibility and coordination is critical when shipping time-sensitive goods across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Heavy or specialized loads present their own unique set of challenges for shippers handling Cross-Border trade. Pre-trip planning on this type of freight is critical.

Access to data has facilitated better visibility and a qualified Cross-Border carrier should be able to provide shippers with shipment tracking even after their freight crosses into Mexico.

Handing over a load of freight to a customs broker and/or meeting regulatory requirements of Cross-Border shipments can present unique challenges.

Eric Meyer, Landstar Transportation Logistics executive vice president, operations, shared this advice about securing capacity for freight crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in the July issue of Inbound Logistics.

The massive tanks, built to hold a wide variety of liquids and crops, are a true testament to the saying “everything is bigger in Texas.”

Executive Vice President of Operations Eric Meyer answered some of the most common questions customers have about transportation management at the U.S./Mexico border in the September issue of Inbound Logistics.

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