C.H. Robinson, a global leader in AI-driven supply chains managing 37 million shipments annually, has introduced a new cross-border freight consolidation service aimed at cutting costs and improving efficiency for shippers moving goods between Mexico, the U.S., and Canada.
The service combines freight consolidation in Mexico, cross-border transport, customs brokerage, and bonded warehousing with C.H. Robinson’s extensive carrier network and AI-optimized delivery systems. According to the company, the solution can save shippers up to 40% while providing visibility to their freight up to 48 hours earlier.
The initiative addresses inefficiencies in cross-border trade, where trucks are often underutilized due to customs requirements. Mexican law stipulates that all freight on a truck must be cleared by the same customs broker, preventing consolidation of less-than-truckload (LTL) cargo from different suppliers—even when headed to the same destination.
“Here’s a scenario we see all the time,” said Jay Cornmesser, Vice President for Mexico Cross-Border Services at C.H. Robinson. “Say you’re a company that assembles vehicle seats in the United States, and you’re importing foam, fabric, a wiring harness, a motor and switches from five different suppliers in Mexico. Those are coming to the border on five different trucks, five different transfer carriers are taking the loads across, and only then your freight might be consolidated for delivery to your warehouses or plants. You’re unnecessarily paying for too many trucks and unnecessarily paying for unused space on each truck.”
By allowing shippers to consolidate freight earlier in the process, the new service is designed to streamline cross-border logistics, reduce waste, and improve speed-to-market.
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