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Your Heavy Haul Cross-Border Advantage
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Laredo Logistics Service Center
Located minutes from Mexico, Landstar’s U.S.-Mexico Logistics Service Center is our full-service transload solution at the border’s busiest gateway.
State-Of-The-Art Facility
Optimized for scaling and efficiency, Landstar’s Laredo Logistics Service Center can handle any volume or size of freight, from standard pallets to large superloads.
- 50-acre CTPAT-certified site
- 30-bay cross-dock and 1,200+ trailer spaces
- 120-ton stand-alone bridge crane
- State-of-the-art transload equipment
360-Degree Security
Your freight’s security is our top priority. Landstar’s Logistics Service Center has high-level security measures in place, including:
- Secure fenced yard with intrusion detection
- Lighted full-coverage video surveillance
- Guarded freight entrance and 24/7 monitoring
- 17-point CTPAT inspections of trailers
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Discover how Landstar can simplify your shipments across the U.S.-Mexico border, at all major gateways. Fill out the form below and one of Landstar's cross-border experts will reach out to answer your question and get started on your custom cross-border solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Landstar service all gateways?
Landstar provides CTPAT-certified freight transportation and cross-docking services at major gateways between the U.S. and Mexico.
Do you have dedicated capacity in Mexico?
To handle capacity demand on both sides of the border, Landstar has 2,000+ trailers in the Mexico market, including flatbed and heavy/specialized. We also maintain capacity through 200+ interchange agreements and our network of Mexico carriers.
Can I get freight-tracking updates?
Landstar’s technology allows shippers to receive alerts via email with an estimated delivery time, notices of possible delays and notifications the cargo has arrived at the border.
Is the staff bilingual?
Landstar provides bilingual support on both sides of the border to assist in translation. Our bilingual resources include agents, agency staff, and corporate sales and operations experts.
What are the benefits of working with a Landstar agent?
Landstar agents are independent business owners who serve as your dedicated cross-border shipping coordinator from start to finish. With their extensive industry knowledge, no transportation challenge is too big. Agents excel at creating custom solutions to fit the requirements of any freight while providing your shipment with the individualized attention it deserves.
Does Landstar have interchange agreements?
Landstar has 200+ interchange agreements with capacity providers in Mexico. We continually evaluate and add to this network to maintain the highest quality of service and safety for our customers.
Does Landstar have a presence on both sides of the border?
Landstar has a robust network of agents, owner-operators and third-party carriers across the U.S. and Mexico. In addition to locations in the U.S., many independent agents have offices and staff in Mexico. Landstar’s subsidiary, Landstar Metro, is based in Mexico City and has locations throughout Mexico to provide intra-Mexico and cross-border transportation options.
Mexico Cross-Border Services
Truckload/Van
Whatever your load requires, we’ve got you covered for the short or long haul. Landstar provides customers with access to CTPAT-certified van capacity, including dedicated Mexico shuttle trailers and interchange agreements with over 200 carriers.
Heavy/Specialized
Move your specialized freight across the border with an industry leader. We have the equipment, solutions, and expertise to deliver freight of any size, safely and on time. Our vast array of specialized equipment includes: flatbeds, stepdecks, double drops, extendables, multi-axles, steerables, lowboys with 40-80 ton capacity, RGN units, Schnabels, beam, perimeter and blade trailers.
Customs Brokerage
We simplify the intricacies of international trade for you. Landstar is a licensed customs broker with access to a worldwide network of providers that are well versed in import/export regulations and compliance. Our experts can manage your documentation preparation to help your shipments get cleared without delay upon shipment entry.
LTL
We simplify the intricacies of international trade for you. Landstar is a licensed customs broker with access to a worldwide network of providers that are well versed in import/export regulations and compliance. Our experts can manage your documentation preparation to help your shipments get cleared without delay upon shipment entry.
Transload/Through-Service
With secure, CTPAT-compliant cross-dock facilities at major gateways, Landstar can accommodate transloading or through-service solutions for your shipment.
Shuttle Trailer Services
Landstar’s dedicated Mexico shuttle trailers provide consistent capacity for your freight moving across the border and within Mexico. With more shipments leaving Mexico than entering, these dedicated trailers help combat the capacity imbalance that exists at the border and maintain reliable service for your freight.