CROSS-BORDER LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS: KEEPING FREIGHT IN MOTION
Tri-National (TNi) has more than 30 years of experience in cross-border shipping to Mexico.
navigate customs, security, and transportation to keep goods moving ef ciently between nations. Here are a few rms helping shippers to do just that.
vice president of account management for Hub Group. “As customers pause imports or pull orders forward, we can receive that freight, transload it into our 53-foot intermodal containers, and then move it intermodally across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.” The joint venture combines assets and networks to provide a true boots- on-the-ground presence in both the U.S. and Mexico, including terminals, maintenance shops, drivers, and company-owned trucks at strategic locations. This infrastructure supports custom solutions that fall outside traditional transportation lanes; for example, Hub can connect Cancun and Merida to the U.S. East Coast, a lane combination not commonly available. “We cover virtually every transportation need between Mexico, the U.S., and Canada,” says Diego Anchustegui, chief commercial director for EASO, a Hub Group company. “With our expertise, we provide a seamless, ef cient, and cost-saving cross- border experience for our customers.” As more Hub Group customers embrace nearshoring, the company is extending select U.S.-based offerings into EASO, a Hub Group company service area, including last-mile delivery and managed transportation services. Nearshoring is particularly active in CPG, automotive, home appliances, and electronics, as shippers invest in new manufacturing capacity in Mexico. The asset base model allows Hub equipment to support short-term
Securing goods as they cross the border is another challenge for shippers embracing nearshoring, as cargo theft in Mexico has surged in recent years. Trucks remain prime targets, though railcars and warehouses are also at risk. Technology, law enforcement collaboration, and strict security protocols can signi cantly reduce losses from organized gangs and opportunistic criminals. “You have to partner with experts who know how to keep freight safe and lower the risks of accidents or theft,” Anchustegui says. MANAGING SECURITY RISKS Tracking technology helps lower risk by monitoring vehicles in real time and sending alerts if a truck makes an unauthorized stop or its doors are opened. Mode choice can also improve security. Intermodal containers are targeted far less frequently than trucks, making rail potentially a safer option for high-value shipments. Carriers with a stable driver and employee base offer additional protection. “Asset-based carriers like TNi operate their own trucks, drivers, and equipment, allowing for better oversight, consistent service, and faster problem solving when it matters most,” says Brad Colvin, director of corporate business development and logistics at Tri-National, Inc, a cross-border shipping company. Seamless cross-border trade requires partners who can manage every step of the process—helping companies
HUB GROUP: CROSS- BORDER EXPERTISE
As a strategic effort to enable a more seamless supply chain solution across North America, Hub Group has formed a joint venture with EASO, the largest intermodal carrier in Mexico, to extend its cross-border and intra-Mexico capabilities. The partnership leverages Hub’s and EASO’s established asset base to support shippers as they reassess their import strategies and diversify sourcing away from China, often with unique network requirements. The joint venture between Hub Group and EASO is the largest cross- border and intra-Mexico intermodal company in North America. Together, the companies offer intermodal and over- the-road cross-border transportation, domestic lanes within Mexico and the U.S., dedicated trucking, brokerage across the USMCA region, and logistics services, including managed transportation, consolidation and ful llment, and nal-mile solutions. The combined service portfolio is designed to give shippers a single, integrated provider for North American freight ows. “Being able to offer a full range of services has been critical as we adapt to customers diversifying their import strategy,” says Megan Skas, executive
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