About the Author
Luca Winters —
Customs Manager – Southbound Operations
Luca is based in C.H. Robinson’s U.S./Mexico Customs and Cross Border office in Laredo, TX. He specializes in trade between the United States and Mexico, while providing logistic strategies to US manufacturers in Mexico. He holds a degree in International Relations from the University of Miami.
Luca Winters -
Customs Manager – Southbound Operations
7.13.15
13-07-2015
In an aim to increase cross border trade efficiency along the U.S. southern border, Mexico’s government has recently approved legislation to allow armed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents to operate at places of international trade within Mexico. Details of the legislation are to be finalized in August and should help boost an already healthy trade relationship with the United States. U.S. ports of entry in Texas and California should see the most immediate effects of the new law, with more efficient cross-border transit times as a direct result of pre-clearing cargo through U.S. Customs on the Mexican side of the border. By allowing armed U.S. CBP agents within Mexico, a single point of inspection will be created, eliminating a double inspection process, thereby streamlining examination procedures. Information can be shared in real time, supporting trade intelligence and security protocols.
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Categories:
Mexico, North American Border Crossing
Luca Winters -
Customs Manager – Southbound Operations
6.16.15
16-06-2015
Nearshoring, the act of transferring manufacturing and production lines away from its foreign location and closer to the United States, is increasing in popularity. More U.S. parties show significant interest in better understanding the cross-border shipping process. The increased interest has exposed many misconceptions within the shipping community, which otherwise cloud the fundamentals of cross-border transportation. Clarifying these assumptions helps improve efficiencies, increase visibility, and grow U.S./Mexico trade relationships. Listed below are three common and incorrect assumptions shippers make about the cross-border shipping process. » Read More
Categories:
Freight Services, Global Trade Resources, Mexico, North American Border Crossing, Over the Road, Supply Chain Consulting
Luca Winters -
Customs Manager – Southbound Operations
5.13.13
13-05-2013
Nearshoring, the act of transferring manufacturing and production lines away from its foreign location and closer to the United States, is increasing in popularity. More U.S. parties show significant interest in better understanding the cross-border shipping process. The increased interest has exposed many misconceptions within the shipping community, which otherwise cloud the fundamentals of cross-border transportation. Clarifying these assumptions helps improve efficiencies, increase visibility, and grow U.S./Mexico trade relationships. Listed below are three common and incorrect assumptions shippers make about the cross-border shipping process. » Read More
Categories:
Freight Services, Global Trade Resources, North American Border Crossing, Over the Road, Supply Chain Consulting
