Freight News, Logistics

Ryder Expands US-Mexico Cross-border Services

[ March 14, 2024   //   Gary G Burrows ]

Ryder System Inc. has opened a new logistics operation in Laredo, Texas and expanded its drayage yard in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, in response to growth in nearshoring.
The ports of Laredo and Nuevo Laredo are the top inland transborder trade port between the U.S. and Mexico, the latter of which rose to the No. 1 U.S. trade partner in 2023.
Ryder’s newly built 228,000-square-foot multiclient warehouse and cross dock in Laredo is three miles from the World Trade Bridge on the U.S.-Mexico border and with Interstate access in each direction. The facility has 102 dock doors, room for 143 trailers, and it’s within a six-mile radius of Ryder’s other operations in Laredo.
“Truck border crossing activity between the U.S. and Mexico is up more than 20 percent annually since the pandemic, as more businesses look to nearshoring to diversify their supply chains and shorten lead times,” said Ricardo Alvarez, vice president of supply chain operations for Ryder Mexico. “The savings from manufacturing overseas can be offset by inventory sitting on ships or in seaports incurring storage fees; and, of course, by the product being unavailable to meet demand. With Mexico, you put what you need on a truck and it can be in a final-mile distribution center within days, not months.”
Ryder is expanding its Nuevo Laredo drayage yard, which facilitates the transfer of freight across the border to U.S. drivers.
Ryder Mexico manages more than 250,000 freight movements annually across the Mexican border, for industries including automotive, industrial, technology, and consumer packaged goods. The company also operates about 5 million square feet of multiclient and dedicated warehouse and yard space across Mexico.
“While we specialize in fully integrated port-to-door supply chain solutions, our new multiclient warehouse in Laredo is also a good entry point for customers looking for a logistics provider that can help them scale,” said Frank Bateman, vice president of supply chain operations for Ryder. “As our customers’ needs evolve, we can seamlessly transition them into dedicated warehouses and offer a flexible mix of transportation solutions, including integrated dedicated fleets with professional drivers.”
Ryder, a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation and fleet management services, has provided comprehensive cross-border solutions to customers for more than 30 years, including manufacturing support, warehousing and distribution, transportation logistics, customs clearance, Foreign Trade Zone access, and more – all supported by best-in-class security protocols. Ryder is also certified for C-TPAT and AEO, to ensure faster, more secure trade while reducing inspections and fees for customers.

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