C.H. Robinson introduced a cross-border freight consolidation service that can save cross-border shippers up to 40% and gives them visibility to their freight up to 48 hours earlier.
It uniquely combines freight consolidation in Mexico, cross-border transport, customs brokerage and bonded warehousing with the largest network of carriers and AI-optimized delivery across the United States and Canada.
“Here’s a scenario we see all the time,” says Jay Cornmesser, VP for Mexico cross-border services. “Say you’re a company that assembles vehicle seats in the United States, and you’re importing foam, fabric, a wiring harness, a motor and switches from five different suppliers in Mexico. Those are coming to the border on five different trucks, five different transfer carriers are taking the loads across, and only then your freight might be consolidated for delivery to your warehouses or plants. You’re unnecessarily paying for too many trucks and unnecessarily paying for unused space on each truck.”
Key takeaways:
· Using artificial intelligence, C.H. Robinson’s proprietary Optimizer technology then determines the best way to combine and route the freight to its final destinations.
· Key benefits include earlier inbound visibility and tariff mitigation.
“At a time when supply chains are strained by new and higher tariffs, our new cross-border consolidation service can provide some relief,” says Ben Bidwell, senior director for customs. “We can move freight in bond, meaning it can enter the United States through a bonded warehouse to defer U.S. tariffs for better cash flow or even eliminate tariffs if the freight is passing through to Canada. Because auto parts and components are one of the top items flowing across the Mexico border, this is particularly attractive for automotive supply chains subject to the 50% tariffs on items containing aluminum or steel.”
