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If you're moving freight across the US-Mexico or US-Canada border with any regularity, you've likely encountered the term C-TPAT. But many shippers don't fully understand what C-TPAT certification means, why it matters for their freight, or what to look for when evaluating whether a freight broker or carrier is genuinely C-TPAT compliant. Here's what cross-border freight shippers need to know. What Is C-TPAT? C-TPAT stands for the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, a voluntary supply chain security program administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Established in the aftermath of September [...]

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement has been in effect since 2020, but many freight shippers — particularly smaller and mid-sized importers and exporters — still don't fully understand how USMCA affects their shipments, their costs, and their compliance obligations. If you're moving freight across any US-Mexico or US-Canada border crossing, understanding USMCA is not optional. Here's what matters for cross-border freight shippers. Why USMCA Matters for US-Mexico Freight Shippers USMCA replaced NAFTA in July 2020, and while many of the core trade framework concepts carried over, there are meaningful differences that affect [...]

Importers moving freight across the US-Mexico border face a unique set of risks that inland-only supply chains don't have to worry about nearly as much. Border crossing delays, customs timing, and carrier availability can all disrupt a supply chain that isn't built with any buffer or flexibility. Strategically located warehousing at the border changes that equation significantly, and it's worth understanding exactly how. Why Border Location Warehousing Changes the Economics of Cross-Border Trade Warehousing located directly at or near major border crossings- Laredo, Eagle Pass, El Paso, McAllen, Brownsville- gives importers [...]