The Colombia–Solidaridad International Bridge connects Laredo, Texas, with Colombia, Nuevo León. It is the alternative to the World Trade Bridge, with a direct road to Monterrey. Eilan clears through Colombia when it suits your route.
Where the Colombia, Nuevo León customs office is
The Colombia customs office is in the municipality of Anáhuac, Nuevo León, northwest of Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, less than an hour by road. It is the only border crossing between Nuevo León and the United States. On the Texas side it is reached by Mines Road (FM 1472) and State Highway 255; on the Mexican side, the highway to Monterrey avoids the Nuevo Laredo urban area.
The hazmat crossing
The Colombia bridge is part of the Port of Laredo and is the designated crossing for hazardous materials and oversize loads. The highest-risk classes cross only here. Eilan handles hazmat through Colombia with its own warehouse in Laredo and clearance on both sides. See the hazmat documents checklist.
Colombia or Nuevo Laredo: which one fits
- Through Colombia: hazardous materials, oversize loads and shipments going to Monterrey and its industrial area.
- Through Nuevo Laredo: general freight to central Mexico, over the World Trade Bridge, with more trucking and yard options.
- When one bridge is backed up: we check the crossing times and schedule the one that saves you time.
What we handle through Colombia
- Import and export clearance at the Colombia, Nuevo León customs office.
- A direct route to Monterrey and Apodaca.
- Coordination with the Nuevo Laredo crossing when the other route is faster.
- U.S. entry in Laredo, Texas, by the same team.
Why Eilan
- More than 30 years of experience at the Laredo–Nuevo Laredo crossing.
- CTPAT and OEA certified.
- A 200,000 sq ft warehouse in Laredo for storage and cross-dock.
- One team on the U.S. side and the Mexican side: one reference.
- Phone: +1 (956) 717-4150.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Colombia, Nuevo León customs office?
In the municipality of Anáhuac, Nuevo León, across from Laredo, Texas, at the Colombia–Solidaridad International Bridge. It is the only crossing between Nuevo León and the United States.
What freight crosses at the Colombia bridge?
Commercial freight in general, and especially hazardous materials and oversize loads, because it is the designated crossing for them at the Port of Laredo.
Should my freight cross at Colombia or at Nuevo Laredo?
It depends on the goods and the destination. Colombia fits hazardous materials, oversize loads and Monterrey destinations; Nuevo Laredo fits general freight to central Mexico. We review it with you before scheduling.
Want to cross at Colombia?
Tell us what you move and where it is going. Request a quote or call +1 (956) 717-4150.