Shipping LTL freight to Mexico from the U.S.
Shipping LTL freight to Mexico from the U.S.
Grow your business in the second-largest U.S. export market.
Grow your business in the second-largest U.S. export market.
Grow your business in the second-largest U.S. export market.
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To ship LTL freight, you’ll need a FedEx account. Open one for free today and get discounted rates on your LTL shipments.
Why ship LTL freight to Mexico?
Mexico is a great opportunity for expanding into international markets and growing your business.
- It’s the second-largest U.S. export market.
- It’s the third-largest U.S. trading partner.
- The majority of online purchases are from U.S. retailers.
- Most goods shipped into Mexico are hauled by trucks, which is more cost-efficient.
It’s the second-largest U.S. export market.
It’s the third-largest U.S. trading partner.
The majority of online purchases are from U.S. retailers.
Most goods shipped into Mexico are hauled by trucks, which is more cost-efficient.
And with FedEx Freight® less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, you can get a seamless, secure freight-handling experience, with full-service end-to-end support. How? We provide pickup and delivery services through Fletes Estrategicos De Mexico (FEM), the largest transportation group in Mexico, with 50+ years of experience. They have complete access to our operations system, and we use their cross docks and transport equipment.
Here’s why it’s a great idea to use FedEx to ship LTL freight to Mexico.
Speed and visibility
- With our services, you can reach the Mexican interior and all ZIP codes, including their commercial, industrial, and maquila industry customer segments.
- You can monitor all of your shipments down to the pallet level with unique tracking numbers. This helps secure your shipment as it’s transported to its destination.
- Shipments are transported from your shipping address to the consignee’s final address using locations in Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, as door-to-door (DTD) gateways.
Seamless and secure border crossing
- You get convenient cross-border pricing, specific drayage rates, and standard customs clearance fees.
- There’s an on-site broker at our FedEx gateway facility.
- Extensive security features include:
- Mexico service centers equipped with closed-circuit television
- Security personnel stationed in all facilities
- Enhanced communication systems between drivers and facilities
- Ongoing safety and security education for all personnel
- All facilities gated and safeguarded
- Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) security program certified
Dedicated customer support
- Contact international customer service in Mexico at 1.833.300.3921 (from the U.S.) or 800.062.6275 (from Mexico).
- Email: fxfmcrossborder@fedex.com
Have unique brokerage handling needs? Or maybe you just prefer to use your own broker. With FedEx International Broker Select®, you can designate a broker to handle the customs process, then we’ll ship your products after your shipment clears customs.*
How to ship LTL freight to Mexico
Ready to reach more customers? Use these resources to help make your move into Mexico’s markets.
Get the basics for shipping freight, including how to pack it, getting rate quotes, and choosing a service option.
Review the FXF 100 Series Tariff for details on standard and special service charges.
A Bill of Lading acts as your shipping label for an LTL shipment. Complete one online to reduce errors and delays.
Familiarize yourself with packaging guidelines that will help you ship freight correctly.
Learn about the customs forms you need to ship to Mexico and how to complete them.
Use these 10 steps to make shipping LTL freight easier.
Check out the factors that affect freight shipping rates and learn how they’re calculated.
Need help shipping freight to Mexico?
- Use FedEx International Shipping Assist to get answers to your questions and access a harmonized code, estimated costs, and required forms.
You can also get support from our international customer service teams:
- Call 1.833.300.3921 from the U.S. to reach the Mexican location.
- Call 800.062.6275 from Mexico to reach the Mexican location.
- Email fxfmcrossborder@fedex.com to reach the Mexican location.
More resources for shipping to Mexico
Learn how the United States-Mexico- Canada Agreement (USMCA) can reduce shipping costs.
Explore international shipping basics
and get tools to help you expand your business’s reach.
*The Importer of Record (IOR) must establish a customs broker in advance of shipping, as the application process can take time. The shipper should include the broker’s name and contact information on the Bill of Lading and customs documentation.
U.S. to Mexico brokerage requires a Mexico broker who must be located in Laredo, Texas. The shipper in the U.S. can typically secure needed broker information from their customer or IOR in Mexico.
Mexico to U.S. brokerage requires both a Mexico and a U.S. broker. The Mexico broker will typically work on behalf of the exporter in Mexico; the U.S. broker will typically work on behalf of the IOR in the U.S.