Customs Brokerage and Refrigerated Transport for Perishables
Eilan Trade Solutions (Agencia Aduanal Eilan in Mexico) supports importers and exporters of fruit, vegetables and perishable products crossing through Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, one of the busiest ports in North America for refrigerated freight. We coordinate expedited customs clearance, phytosanitary inspections and cold-chain transport so your product arrives on time and in the condition it left in.
Why Perishables Importers Work With Eilan
- Expedited customs clearance for perishable and refrigerated freight
- Coordination of phytosanitary inspections (USDA, SENASICA)
- Cold-chain transport from Laredo to anywhere in the United States
- Cross-dock and refrigerated warehousing for load consolidation
- One point of contact for customs, transport and warehousing
What We Move in the Cold Chain
- Fresh fruit and vegetables
- Avocado, berries and citrus
- Chilled and frozen meat and protein
- Dairy and cheese
- Seafood
- Frozen and processed foods
- Cut flowers and live plants
- Juices, pulps and concentrates
Temperature Is Not Negotiable
Every shipment leaves with its set-point temperature recorded and the equipment verified before loading. We coordinate refrigerated trailers, monitoring in transit and seal control at every handover, from origin to the final destination. You get the temperature record together with the proof of delivery.
The Permits Fresh Product Requires
Perishable product crosses with a file of its own: FDA prior notice, phytosanitary certificate, SENASICA documentation on the Mexican side and USDA inspection where it applies. We coordinate all of it before the trailer reaches the bridge, so the crossing happens inside the window you planned for.
The Clock Starts in the Field
We schedule the crossing against the inspection hours and file the documentation in advance, not once the trailer is already in line at the bridge. Our own people are in Laredo and in Nuevo Laredo, so when a shipment needs attention, someone is there to give it.
Refrigerated Consolidation and Cross-Dock
We receive, consolidate and clear in Laredo, Texas, minutes from the bridge, and the shipment leaves for the distribution center or the retail chain as soon as it releases. See our warehousing and distribution.
Frequent Questions
Do you handle both frozen and chilled product?
Yes, both, with the set-point temperature recorded in the file for every shipment.
What happens if the load is selected for inspection?
We have our own people in Laredo and in Nuevo Laredo. We attend the inspection on the spot, tell you immediately, and confirm the new departure time toward the final destination.
Can you consolidate product from several growers?
Yes. We consolidate in Laredo and clear it as a single shipment, with each grower documentation built into the file.
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Move Your Perishables 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, where it ships from and at what temperature: 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.