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As an expert in heavy haul transportation, Landstar is dedicated to streamlining the process of transporting oversize freight across the border. The solution: a one-of-a-kind 120-ton bridge crane built to handle the heaviest super loads at its U.S.-Mexico Logistics Service Center, near the border’s busiest gateway in Laredo, Texas.

Landstar agents and carriers with an interest in cross-border freight transportation along the U.S.-Mexico border gathered in Laredo, Texas, for Landstar’s ninth annual Mexico Cross-Border Agent & Carrier Summit.

For the first half of 2024, the Census Bureau reported a record-breaking $415.4 billion in goods flowing between the U.S. and Mexico, but many American companies still allow transportation challenges to stop them from crossing over.

Because of the versatility of the Landstar network, Nestor and Horne say their agency relationship on cross border freight remained strong, enduring the challenges presented by the pandemic in 2020.

As trade at the United States-Mexico border continues to expand, so do the opportunities available in the Landstar network.

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.