Resources & Insights

There are 195 countries in the world. The majority of these nations have different governmental structures, values and cultural histories. 194 of these countries are foreign to you.
As a shipper looking to move freight to another country, it’s ok if this process leaves you feeling overwhelmed. International transportation is an intricate undertaking and with so much at stake, your hesitancy is likely warranted.
The great white north is home to just over 318 billion trees, 39 million Canadian citizens and 25,000 mid to large-sized businesses.
You’ve routed your shipment through a U.S. port before and know that doing so provides its own set of unique fees and challenges. The services provided to your shipment at the port can become expensive and you want to make the most of your budget.

If you have global shipping needs or desires, it’s important to align yourself with an international freight forwarder that can meet those needs. If you want to ship to or from Europe, you’d better hope your forwarder can do that.
You’ve spent years shipping your company’s inventories domestically and have a pretty good grasp on the trailer types to use for your products. Now, you’re being asked to ship internationally and it’s an entirely different animal.
Key Takeaways:
- Most cross-border freight is transported via through-trailer service or transloading.
- Through-trailer is best for over-dimensional and high-value freight.
- Transloading is best for flexibility and remote destinations within Mexico.
- Choosing the right transportation provider and customs broker is critical to properly coordinating cross-border movements.
- Mind the insurance gap: U.S. coverage stops at the border.