A cross-border FTL shipment begins with a Mexico-side carrier picking up at the origin facility. Documentation, including the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and CAAT, is prepared before the truck moves. The Mexico customs broker files the Pedimento and coordinates the Previo inspection before the truck reaches the bridge. Once cleared, the truck crosses the Laredo port of entry while the U.S. CBP entry is filed simultaneously. On the U.S. side, the freight either transfers to a U.S.-registered carrier or continues on the same equipment to the final destination. At PC Global Logistics, we manage this entire sequence under one reference number with 24/7 monitoring from origin to delivery.

Cross-border freight rates vary based on origin, destination, equipment type, commodity, and lane frequency. Key factors include the border crossing used, whether the shipment is FTL or LTL, urgency, and whether customs coordination is bundled in. At PC Global Logistics, we provide all-in quotes that include both carrier costs and customs coordination, with no fees added after the fact. Request a quote and we will respond within the same business day with a clear rate for your specific lane.

The core documentation for a Mexico-to-USA commercial shipment includes the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, CAAT (Carta Porte for Mexico-side movement), Pedimento (Mexico customs entry), and CBP entry (U.S. customs). Depending on the commodity, additional documentation may be required, such as phytosanitary certificates for agricultural products, FDA prior notice for food, MSDS sheets for hazmat, or export licenses for controlled goods. Incomplete or inaccurate documentation is the most common cause of border holds. At PC Global Logistics, we review your full documentation package with certified brokers on both sides before the shipment moves. For complex requirements, see our Customs Coordination service.

Laredo handles more than 50% of all U.S.-Mexico truck crossings, more than any other port of entry in the United States. That volume concentration means more carrier capacity, more experienced customs brokers, faster infrastructure, and better overall availability than smaller crossings. The Laredo-Nuevo Laredo corridor also serves the highest-density manufacturing region in Mexico, including Monterrey, Saltillo, San Luis Potosí, Querétaro, and the greater Bajío industrial zone, meaning most Mexico-origin freight naturally routes through Laredo. PC Global Logistics has been headquartered in Laredo with direct operations at this crossing since 2016. According to Bureau of Transportation Statistics data, Laredo consistently ranks as the top U.S. land port of entry by trade value and truck volume.

Yes. PC Global Logistics covers full North American corridor freight, including Mexico-to-Canada, Canada-to-Mexico, and Canada-to-USA lanes through our established carrier partnerships. Canada-bound shipments from Mexico typically transit through the U.S., crossing at Laredo and continuing north through U.S. interstate routes to the Canadian border. Transit times for Mexico-to-Canada moves vary by origin and Canadian destination, generally ranging from 5 to 10 business days for the full corridor. We coordinate customs requirements on all three sides and provide a single point of contact for the full movement. Contact us with your specific lane details and we will build the right solution.