Leveraging nearshoring has clear benefits for businesses engaged in cross-border trade in North America. However, it’s not always easy to find the optimal balance. Hurdles such as limited cross-dock capacity, customs complexity, road freight constraints, and limited visibility can be a hindrance, but they should not hold you back.
Our experts help you harness nearshoring’s potential. Supported by strategically located assets, a robust trucking network, and a deep understanding of the North American customs landscape, we ensure your goods reach their destination in full compliance, cost-efficiently, and on time.
Above all, having a set of proven services at your disposal—and the right people on your side—ensures your business can fully take advantage of North American nearshoring while focusing on accomplishing your goals in the region.
The benefits of our cross-border solution
Strategically positioned assets
Utilize our eleven strategically located cross-dock space and warehousing. Pristine and modern facilities shoulder the burden of heavy demand and save you the cost of purchasing owned assets. Bonded warehouses and Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) also help you optimize customs-related expenditures.
Customs complexities, simplified
Kuehne+Nagel is well-renowned for providing businesses with compliant and cost-efficient customs solutions in dynamic international trade environments. Relying on expert knowledge allows you to easily navigate tariff and trade policy changes, while partnering with one provider ensures complete legal compliance.
Dependable road freight capacity
Given geographical and infrastructural considerations, road freight forms the backbone of North American logistics. However, finding capacity can be challenging, particularly when demand is high. Our service gives you dependable road freight options, including intermodal, specialized cargo, full- and less-than-truckload services.
Industry-specific solutions
Our services can be tailored to meet industry-specific requirements. Whether you’re operating in the automotive sector, moving valuable healthcare products, shipping high-tech or semiconductor components, or need a partner adept at handling dangerous goods, we offer you uncompromisable quality and total compliance.
Solidify your border operations across North America.
Locating your business operations in strategic areas along the US-Mexico border provides a powerful pathway to enhanced supply chain resilience, reduced costs, and faster distribution. Regardless of which direction your cross-border goods need to flow, our robust regional network and expert services support seamless operations, ensuring your goods reach their destinations on schedule and in perfect condition.
Your cornerstone for North American coverage
Giving you access to a range of Kuehne+Nagel-operated assets across the continent is a massive step towards ensuring your trade flows remain uninterrupted and efficient.
Knowing that your goods are stored in well-maintained cross-dock locations and warehouses gives you peace of mind, not to mention the financial benefits of using FTZs and bonded warehousing.
Behind the bricks-and-mortar is an expert team of bilingual logistics professionals committed to providing you with an exceptional, globally renowned customer experience.
Master your cross-border business operations with proven customs expertise.
We simplify trade complexities with tailored customs solutions backed by deep regional knowledge. Our expert customs brokerage team helps you reassess and optimize your supply chain from a regulatory perspective, ensuring your operations are aligned with current legislative requirements.
Clear benefits stem from partnering with a single provider with highly experienced customs teams in the US, Mexico and Canada. This setup streamlines communication, enhances efficiency, and ensures compliance. Furthermore, it minimizes risks like unexpected fees or delays, keeping your business viable.
Dependable road freight capacity, without fail
- Less-than-truckload: Our integrated LTL network and cross-dock sites improve transit times and provide flexible shipping options.
- Full truckload: Access a network of reliable and trusted carriers—both national and regional—to match your business’ specific needs.
- Specialized cargo: We handle temperature-sensitive, oversized, and high-value freight and provide services including drayage, flatbeds, dry vans, and escorts.
- Intermodal: As one of North America’s few intermodal marketing companies (IMCs), we combine modes to deliver cost-saving and emissions-reducing door-to-door solutions across the continent.
Total control and stringent security measures are critical to effective cross-border logistics—knowing your goods are in safe hands is invaluable
Our Preferred Carriers Program is central to our commitment to only working with C-TPAT-qualified (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) providers. Our ability to quickly source volume with these suppliers ensures the on-time and safe delivery of your goods without compromising safety.
Building on our dedication to providing unparalleled safety, we enforce strict security protocols to reduce the risk of product loss from theft. You can choose from a range of custom security packages based on your risk profile. Our services offer a single point of contact and 24/7 support from specially trained staff.
Real-time eyes on the road
Road Customer Visibility, our cloud-based visibility dashboard, gives you real-time insights at the truck or item level. It allows you to automate workflows, promptly address deviations, reduce product waste, and keep your stakeholders informed about shipment location and integrity—from pick-up to delivery.
