Transit times depend on origin, destination, and service type. Most FTL shipments from Mexico to U.S. destinations take 2 to 5 business days after crossing. The border itself typically adds 3 to 12 hours depending on crossing traffic and documentation accuracy. At PC Global Logistics, we coordinate customs documentation and carrier scheduling on the same timeline to minimize wait time at the Laredo crossing — so your freight is not sitting idle while paperwork catches up.

The core documentation includes the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and the customs entry — the Pedimento on the Mexican side and the CBP entry on the U.S. side. Depending on the commodity, you may also need a CAAT for Mexico-side movement, a CFDI, or additional permits for regulated goods such as food, pharmaceuticals, or hazmat. At PC Global Logistics, we work alongside certified customs brokers on both sides to verify documentation before the shipment reaches the border. Incomplete paperwork is the leading cause of border holds, and we catch those issues before the truck moves.

Most border holds come from incomplete invoices, mismatched values, or missing part numbers during the physical inspection required on the Mexico side. Delays also happen when customs brokerage and carrier scheduling are managed by separate teams on different timelines — the truck arrives before the entry is ready, or paperwork is filed without confirming the cargo details. At PC Global Logistics, we prepare documentation ahead of shipment, confirm cargo details before the truck moves, and run freight coordination and customs on the same schedule to reduce the chance of a hold significantly.

Yes — and this is something many shippers overlook until it is too late. U.S. carriers are legally required to carry cargo insurance; Mexican carriers are not, and the majority do not. If your freight moves through Mexico without proper coverage, a theft or damage claim may not be recoverable. At PC Global Logistics, we help our customers understand their coverage requirements and ensure the right protections are in place before any shipment moves across the border.

Transloading is the transfer of cargo from one trailer to another — typically from a Mexico-side carrier to a U.S.-side carrier at a terminal near the port of entry. It is required when a Mexico-registered carrier does not have operating authority to travel beyond the commercial zone inside the U.S. PC Global Logistics operates warehousing near the Laredo port of entry specifically for this purpose, handling equipment changes and customs staging without losing shipment visibility or momentum.

For commercial freight moving across the border, a licensed customs broker is required on each side to prepare and submit the customs entry. Setting one up from scratch can take several weeks if you are doing it for the first time. At PC Global Logistics, we coordinate with established broker partners on both the U.S. and Mexico sides so you do not need to manage separate vendor relationships to get your freight cleared. One call to us covers the freight and the border.

Three things matter most: asset control, border presence, and communication. A partner with company-owned equipment has more capacity control than one that relies entirely on the spot market. A partner with physical operations near the crossing can respond to customs issues in real time rather than from a distance. And a team that gives you one point of contact from pickup to delivery removes the confusion of managing multiple parties across two countries. PC Global Logistics was built around all three — company-controlled equipment through Blue Transportation and PC Lease, operations in Laredo at the border, and a single-team model that covers your freight from origin to destination.