-- Posey International, a Texas-based global logistics company, has released "Cross Border Shipping: US-Mexico Trade Guide," a resource covering customs clearance, documentation, and compliance for US-Mexico freight. The guide provides practical considerations for businesses, including customs brokerage, shipping methods, and USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) requirements, to support cross-border trade along one of North America’s busiest corridors.
More information is available at https://posey-intl.com/cross-border-shipping-guide/
The scale of US-Mexico trade highlights the importance of efficient cross-border shipping. According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, U.S. freight flows with Mexico reached $872.8 billion in 2025, with trucks carrying nearly 74% of that trade by value. The volume of cross-border freight underscores the importance of understanding customs, documentation, and trade compliance between the two countries.
To help businesses navigate cross-border requirements, the guide walks readers through the key stages of US-Mexico shipping, explaining differences between cross-border and domestic freight. It covers the coordination required among customs authorities, carriers, and customs brokers on both sides of the border, and compares through-trailer and transloading shipping methods, outlining when each is appropriate.
The guide also highlights the importance of local coordination at major crossings, such as Brownsville, to support smoother customs clearance and freight movement. It details the role of customs brokers in managing regulatory requirements, helping businesses to streamline operations and avoid common pitfalls.
To learn more about customs brokers' services, visit https://posey-intl.com/customs-broker/
Additionally, the resource outlines the purpose of key documents such as the Pedimento, Carta Porte, commercial invoice, and packing list. It discusses the impact of USMCA qualification on duty treatment and highlights common causes of shipment delays, including documentation errors, commodity classification issues, carrier coordination challenges, and insurance considerations when freight crosses into Mexico.
The company notes that the guide is intended to help businesses involved in import and export operations better understand documentation requirements, compliance obligations, and other operational aspects of cross-border freight.
About Posey International
Founded in 1974, Posey International is a certified minority-owned logistics company, a licensed US Customs Broker, a licensed Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC), and a member of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). The company provides customs brokerage, freight forwarding, trucking, warehousing, and US-Mexico cross-border logistics services through a global network of over 200 agents.
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Contact Info:
Name: Abraham Garza
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Organization: Posey International
Address: 110 Cypress Station Dr. Suite 108 Houston, TX 77090, Houston, Texas 77090, United States
Website: https://posey-intl.com/
Release ID: 89199451