Automotive Logistics, Mexico and the United States
Eilan Trade Solutions (Agencia Aduanal Eilan in Mexico) supports vehicle manufacturers, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and manufacturing operations across Mexico — the Bajío (Guanajuato, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí), Puebla, Nuevo León and beyond — as well as buyers and distributors throughout the United States. We coordinate the movement of components, machinery, spare parts and finished goods between both countries through Laredo, the busiest inland border crossing in North America, with one point of contact for customs, transport and warehousing.
Why Automotive Companies Work With Eilan
- Just-in-time (JIT) deliveries coordinated with suppliers and plants
- Specialised tariff classification for auto parts and components
- Consolidation and cross-dock for Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
- One team for customs, transport and warehousing
- Capacity for urgent shipments and peak-season volume
What We Move for the Automotive Industry
- Components and sub-assemblies for the plant
- Stamping, tooling and dies
- Wire harnesses and electronic components
- Seating, interiors and trim
- Brakes, suspension and driveline
- Engines, transmissions and axles
- Machinery and production line equipment
- Aftermarket parts and distribution
- Finished goods and assembled vehicles
Plants and Corridors We Serve
We move automotive freight from the Bajío (Guanajuato, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí and Aguascalientes), Saltillo–Ramos Arizpe, Monterrey, Puebla and Toluca to the Laredo–Nuevo Laredo crossing, and on to distribution centers and plants in Texas, the Midwest and the southeastern United States. In the other direction we move components, tooling and machinery from the United States and Asia into plants in Mexico, including freight that arrives through the port of Manzanillo.
Just in Time, and Just in Sequence
The automotive industry does not buy transport, it buys a delivery window. We coordinate JIT and JIS deliveries against your plant schedule, with cross-dock and consolidation at our warehouse at 8101 San Gabriel in Laredo, Texas, minutes from the bridge. Your freight arrives, consolidates and leaves for the final destination the same day it releases.
Tariff Classification and USMCA Rules of Origin
An auto part lives or dies by its tariff classification and its origin. We classify every part number, review regional value content and prepare the USMCA certification of origin along with the file that supports it. ACE entry on the United States side, pedimento on the Mexican side, one reference number for both countries. See our customs capabilities and compliance.
When the Part Has to Be on the Line Today
For critical shipments we coordinate air freight to Monterrey, Guadalajara, Mexico City and Felipe Ángeles, priority handling at the bridge and a dedicated truck to the plant door. One call to +1 (956) 717-4150 puts the shipment in motion, and you get confirmation at every step.
Land, Rail and Air
Four modes, one file. Dry van, flatbed and dedicated equipment for cross-border trucking; rail coordination with KCSM and Ferromex on the Mexican side and Union Pacific and KCS on the United States side; and air freight for what is urgent. See all of our freight and logistics.
Frequent Questions
Do you handle material under an IMMEX program?
Yes. We handle temporary imports, returns and virtual transfers under IMMEX, with the document control the program requires. See IMMEX logistics.
What do you need in order to quote my lane?
The commercial invoice or a list of part numbers, the weight and dimensions, the origin and the final destination, and the frequency. With that you get a firm quote and the full landed cost, before the freight moves.
Do I have to leave my current customs broker?
Your bond, your importer number and your record are yours, and an importer can hold power of attorney with more than one broker. See how switching actually works.
Related import guides
- How to import auto parts into Mexico
- How to import machinery into Mexico
- How to import electronics into Mexico
Move Your Automotive Account to Eilan
Thirty years of experience at the Laredo crossing, our own offices in the United States and Mexico, and one team from origin to final destination. Tell us what you move and where you cross: you’ll get a firm quote, a tariff classification review and a written transition plan. Call +1 (956) 717-4150 or write to operations@eilantrade.com.