One of the key reasons to choose CaliBaja manufacturing is our proximity to the border. Our location near the border between the United States and Mexico provides clients with logistical advantages, from ease of shipping to significant cost savings. If you’re interested in working with a contract manufacturer in Mexico, you need to know about the efficient transportation and logistics that you stand to benefit from. Here’s an overview about transportation across the border and how we can enhance your business model:
Transportation Options
Transportation of goods from Mexico to the United States is often cheaper than shipping from overseas manufacturers, largely because ships aren’t required and the two countries have mutually beneficial trade agreements.
When products are ready to be transported from Mexico into the U.S., the most common method is via truck. This can be accomplished in two different ways: transloading truckloads, or the direct trailer method.
If you go the transloading route, a cross-border carrier from Mexico drives the freight to a secured yard or transloading facility. From there, the warehouse transfer occurs and the freight is reloaded with a U.S. carrier to be transported to its final destination.
The other transportation via truckload option is direct trailering. This type of shipping eliminates the need to move products into other carriers, which some clients prefer as it can reduce the risk of damage. Unlike transloading, goods moved by direct trailer will remain on the same trailer throughout the entirety of the journey. However, seals may need to be broken in order for regulation checks.
An up-and-coming transportation option is intermodal cross-border freight transport. This method of transportation utilizes Mexico’s railroad system to move products efficiently. Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Railroads recently merged to create a rail system now known as the CPKC. This is an exciting development, as the goal is to streamline the process and create an end-to-end border shipping solution.
If you’re interested in reaping the benefits of manufacturing in Mexico, our team would love to help. Production in Mexico is an increasingly affordable option, largely made possible by proximity to the U.S. Cost efficient shipping isn’t the only perk of having a supply chain partner in Mexico–with the right company, you’ll also enjoy the highest quality products and shorter lead times. When you’re ready to start the process, please don’t hesitate to contact the CaliBaja manufacturing team. Our convenient locations near the border and highly skilled staff means that we provide an unparalleled experience from start to finish. If you’d like to learn more, please fill out the contact form. We look forward to learning more about your project and determining how we can help.
