Cross-Border Logistics

Streamline your cross-border shipping. Our experts manage 2M+ North American cross-border shipments every year. We know what it takes to plan and execute for traffic flows, regulations, and process nuances at various ports of entry. With logistics expertise built on 100+ years operating in Canada and 30+ years in Mexico, we help you get the job done right.

Global Solutions

North America Cross-Border Solutions

Considering a nearshoring strategy? With 1.5M sq. ft. of border warehouse space, C.H. Robinson offers the reliable capacity, multimodal flexibility, and on the ground expertise to meet demand and navigate complexity at any North American border.

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Truckload

Truckload

Secure the crossdock and direct truckload capacity you need in the regions you operate—no matter the market cycle—with one of the largest carrier networks in North America.

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Less than Truckload

Less than Truckload

Manage spend without sacrificing speed for your less than truckload (LTL) shipments. Get your products where they need to be with customized LTL and consolidation solutions for your north and southbound freight.

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Customs Brokerage

Customs Brokerage

Reduce uncertainty, manage compliance, and keep your freight moving smoothly in every direction. Our thousands of cross-border experts and 100+ licensed customs brokers know the local laws, regulations, language, and culture. We’re here to help remove customs barriers at the border and beyond.

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Trade Policy Consulting

Trade Policy Consulting

Ensure compliance with evolving free trade agreements and other trade regulations for your cross-border freight. Get help mitigating risks from Trusted Advisor® experts who understand your business—and what it takes to proactively solve compliance issues. 

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Intra-Canada Shipping

Intra-Canada Shipping

After crossing the border into Canada, use our in-country expertise to simplify your shipping experience. We aggregate Canada’s fragmented market into a single experience, so you can secure the reliable capacity you need.

Intra-Mexico Shipping

Intra-Mexico Shipping

Confidently ship goods in Mexico with access to safe and reliable contract carriers hauling into and within Mexico. Choose the right carrier for the job—including C-TPAT and OEA compliant contract carriers that can help mitigate risks involved in intra-Mexico shipping.

Warehousing

Warehousing

Access over 1.5 million sq. ft. of border warehouse space in key locations along U.S., Mexico, and Canadian ports of entry, including the busiest markets. Work with our local experts to navigate cross-border shipping regulations and compliance requirements to keep your deliveries moving on schedule.

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Intermodal Service

Intermodal Service

With direct access to every major railroad in North America, your cross-border strategy can benefit from the added efficiency and cost savings associated with this route neutral service.

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Ocean Shipping

Ocean Shipping

As one of the largest NVOCCs in the world, we have the ocean carrier relationships you need to keep goods in close proximity for your production process—with less hassle or delays. Best of all, you can bolster your nearshoring strategy by tailoring the movement of your goods.

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Air Freight

Air Freight

Stick to even the tightest schedule and meet the demands of your customers with access to our air freight scale and expertise. Our air services helps position your freight for a positive cross-border experience—get it where it needs to be quickly and reliably.

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Inland Drayage

Inland Drayage

Reduce ocean freight costs and keep your cross-border products moving. Drayage services can help improve handoffs between parties and deliver your freight on time. Align our solutions to your strategy for ultimate cross-border flexibility.

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Consulting services

Consulting services

Make smart, data-driven decisions for your business and unlock your supply chain’s full potential. Based on your current needs, we can help identify potential opportunities—like nearshoring or reshoring—our team can get you closer to your ideal state.

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Global Cross-Border Services

Global Cross-Border Services

Shipping freight across borders outside of North America? Not a problem. Rely on our global multimodal network and flexible capacity options to deliver the same level of service you’re accustomed to—no matter where you do business around the world.

Project Logistics

Project Logistics

Transitioning factories from Asia to North America? Our project logistics services provide comprehensive project plans and leverage our multimodal transportation capabilities for seamless execution. Mitigate risks, promote safety, and gain control with our expert consultation and global network. Let us handle the complexities while you focus on business growth.

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What sets our border crossing services apart

Choose a top logistics provider in the regions you operate, take advantage of our scale, services, expertise, and technology to ship across North America effortlessly.

  • Strong local presence and support, with expertise acquired over 100 years of doing business in Canada and over 30 years in Mexico
  • Global, multimodal solutions, tailored to fit your needs with end-to-end visibility across regions and modes
  • The largest footprint in North America with offices in key cities and border ports across the region, local expert support where you need it.
  • Scale to help meet your business goals, for projects of any size
  • Solutions to measure environmental impact and measure emissions

C.H. Robinson in the news

Explore recent news articles and publications to see how C.H. Robinson is influencing cross-border shipping nationwide.

C.H. Robinson expands border footprint with major facility in Texas

Nearshoring to Mexico in 2024: What to consider before you relocate

Borderlands Mexico: Nearshoring boom brings more production closer to US

Understand the different shipping processes at the U.S.-Mexico border

Find out everything you need to know about shipping freight across the U.S.-Mexico border. This white paper makes it easy to compare your shipping options, evaluate your current cross-border shipping strategy, and adjust for optimal savings and efficiencies—whether traveling north or south across the border.

Connect your cross-border supply chain with a single platform

Automate, optimize, and manage every aspect of the shipment lifecycle across multiple vendors with Navisphere®, our single, global, multimodal transportation management system. It’s a complete digital ecosystem that streamlines complexity and improves efficiency up and down your supply chain.

  • Gain connectivity for every step of your shipment journey, from purchase order management and quoting to tracking and invoicing.
  • Drive smarter solutions for your supply chain with an unmatched information advantage—you’ll have access to the most shipment, routing, and carrier data in the industry.
  • Increase your speed and efficiency with capabilities in our system or in your own TMS or ERP—from bids to billing.

Related Industries

Automotive logistics

Get flexible capacity options, measure and reduce emissions, and get data-driven insights to inform continuous improvement opportunities.

Energy logistics

Power your strategy with an emphasis on safety, visibility, and continuity.

Healthcare logistics

Promote safety, mitigate risk, and avoid disruptions.

Keep track of your cross-border loads

Use the PARS,-PAPS, and Aviso de Cruce trackers to stay up to date.