WHAT CAN GO WRONG WITH CROSS-BORDER SHIPMENTS
“There’s a lot of confusion in general on just what’s required, especially with the changing rules. More than ever, shippers need partners that have dedicated resources to help them navigate the fluctuations within cross-border logistics.” ED HABE Vice President of Mexico Sales for Averitt
LIMITED SHIPMENT VISIBILITY
Whether a shipment is moving between Mexico and the United States or between the United States and Canada, countless potential issues can arise. Thinking of border crossings as a simple checkpoint on the shipment’s journey can lead to days of costly delays and compliance issues that will quickly ripple through your supply chain. Customs compliance has become increasingly complex among USMCA participants in recent years, with goalposts constantly moving regarding what’s required when a truck reaches a border checkpoint. Tariffs, de minimis limits and classification codes have all been in a state of constant flux in 2025, creating as much chaos for Customs & Border Patrol agents as it has for cross-border shippers. Responding to ever-changing regulations makes carrier and broker selection essential for shippers. Beyond changing duties and paperwork, there are other risks associated with cross-border transportation that a reputable carrier partner can help mitigate. Some of these include:
Not all carriers offer the visibility that shippers need to adjust operations when a shipment is held up at the border. These delays quickly have downstream impacts: production schedules are disrupted, sales are lost, and customer relationships are strained. “If you don’t really know what’s happening in Mexico, you’re going to have problems.” HOMERO GONZALEZ General Director at Mexico-based carrier Central de Fletes To gain this visibility, shippers need to work with providers that can offer real-time tracking, GPS data, communication tools and bilingual support teams to ensure issues are discovered and resolved before they can ripple downstream.
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