Mexico Cross-Border Logistics:
Faster, Smarter, Tariff-Optimized
How De Well helped a fast-growing Client leverage Mexico’s Maquiladora program for seamless Asia–Mexico–U.S. trade.
The Opportunity
A fast-growing company needed to optimize its supply chain by tapping Mexico’s Maquiladora program.
A Maquiladora is a manufacturing or assembly operation in Mexico that imports materials and components from another country (usually the U.S.) duty-free, processes or assembles them, and then re-exports the finished goods, typically back to the U.S.
Objectives
- Streamline shipments from Asia into Mexico and the U.S.
- Minimize congestion, border delays and compliance risks
- Build flexibility with both ocean and land transportation
Our Solution
A Dual-Mode Approach: Ocean + Cross-Border Transportation
Step 1 – Ocean Freight from Asia to Mexico
- Shipments from Shanghai and Ningbo via the Los Angeles or Manzanillo gateway
- Customs Brokerage - ensure compliance with Mexican import rules
- Secure Containerized Shipping - protected sensitive electronics
Step 2 – Cross-Border Transport to Maquiladoras
- Seamless Trucking - dual-plated trailers, no transloading, saving 1-2 days
- USMCA Compliance - tariff-free entry with sealed containers for security
- Tijuana Maquiladoras - strategic distribution to Mexico & U.S. markets
Results & Benefits
Delivering Speed, Savings, and Reliability
Up to 48 hours faster cross-border crossings
Tariff & Duty-Free savings via maquiladora & USMCA compliance
Flexible supply chain with dual-port & multi-country options
