To overcome capacity challenges and a volatile cross-border market, shippers will need to partner with a third-party logistics provider with a physical presence in Mexico. Benefits of such a relationship include:Virtually unlimited capacity.Whether the need is for temperature-controlled, high-value, high-risk or flatbed capacity, it's essential to work with a 3PL that can procure adequate multimod-al capacity to meet the shipper's cross-border needs.When evaluating a 3 PL partner, look for one that utilizes only carriers certified under the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), and can offer direct shipments to and from Mexico. Additionally, during an unprecedented capacity crunch, cross-docking capabilities can alleviate capacity constraints and return empty trucks faster than a direct shipment. Make sure that the 3PL partner can source cross-docks and protect the organi zation from potential delays.
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