EP Logistics: US–Mexico Cross-Border Logistics Company

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Cross-Border Logistics Solutions

US–Mexico cross-border logistics
Customs brokerage · warehousing · freight
El Paso–Juárez · Laredo–Monterrey · San Diego–Tijuana
Worldwide ocean and air origins

Licensed, bonded and certified in the US and Mexico

How your shipment crosses the border

We run the whole crossing ourselves: brokerage, transport and warehousing, so nothing gets lost between vendors. Whether your cargo starts at a maquiladora in Juárez or a port in Asia, the same people own the shipment end to end, northbound or southbound.

01Pickup & document validation

We collect at your plant or maquiladora in Juárez, Chihuahua or Monterrey, or receive your inbound ocean and air freight in El Paso, and we validate commercial invoice, packing list and BOL before the truck moves. Paperwork fails at the bridge, not at the dock: correcting a classification or valuation error here takes us minutes, correcting it at the port of entry takes days.

02Customs entry filed before arrival

Our licensed brokers file through ABI/ACE ahead of the crossing (entry types 3461, 7501, 7512 and FTZ admissions), and we review USMCA qualification in advance. Clearance is already in process when the truck reaches the bridge instead of starting there.

03The crossing

We coordinate ~25 crossings every day across El Paso–Juárez, Laredo–Monterrey and San Diego–Tijuana, northbound and southbound, and we file 200–250 entries a month through the El Paso, Laredo and Austin ports.

04Cross-dock or transload in El Paso

We schedule equipment, staff and outbound transport before your freight arrives. Fewer touch points and less yard time mean less handling damage and lower accessorial cost, the two charges a fragmented crossing adds without anyone budgeting for them.

05Delivery or duty-deferred storage

We deliver final-mile in the US or Mexico, or we hold your goods under customs-bonded or FTZ status. In-bond movements and FTZ admissions keep them outside US customs territory until they actually enter commerce, so duties follow your production schedule instead of your shipping schedule.

90–95%

of scheduled shipments cross the same day

~25

border crossings a day

8 warehouses, ~1.45M sq ft

in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez

FTZ No. 68

operator, with dedicated space in two El Paso facilities

Cross-border 3PL services from El Paso

Five services, one crossing. Each of these exists so your freight moves border to destination without changing hands.

Warehousing
Services

~1.45M sq ft across 8 facilities in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, including customs-bonded and FTZ space. Your inventory waits on whichever side of the border your operation needs it.

Ocean Freight
Shipping

Licensed NVOCC, FMC No. 022465NF. We bring your containers in from ports worldwide (China to El Paso in ~35 days door-to-door) and clear them with our own brokers.

Road
Freight

We move your freight across El Paso–Juárez, Laredo–Monterrey and San Diego–Tijuana, northbound and southbound, plus domestic lanes on both sides. Flexible capacity, no fixed fleet.

Customs
Brokerage

Our licensed U.S. customs brokers (License TBD 28501, CBP Filer Code 9NW) file 200–250 entries a month at El Paso, Laredo and Austin: USMCA, in-bond and FTZ movements, clearing into both countries.

Air
Freight

When a production line can't wait, we fly it: from Asia into Texas, or out through the El Paso, LAX, DFW, IAH and ORD gateways, cleared by the same brokers who handle your road freight.

Built for US–Mexico trade — from any origin in the world

The corridor is where we live

Octavio Saavedra founded EP Logistics in 2005 (20+ years in border logistics) and we are headquartered at the El Paso–Juárez crossing. Our team, our docks and our licensed brokers work the corridors every day in both countries. We don’t hand your freight to someone else when it reaches the line.

One accountable team, origin to destination

We bring your cargo in by ocean or air from anywhere in the world, then clear it, cross it and store it ourselves: fewer handoffs, fewer surprises, one phone number when something needs solving.

Capacity on both sides

We split 8 facilities and ~1.45M sq ft of warehousing across El Paso and Juárez, so your inventory can sit on whichever side of the border your operation needs.

Duty deferral, built in

As an operator within Foreign-Trade Zone No. 68 with dedicated FTZ space across two El Paso facilities, bonded warehousing and IMMEX experience. We help you defer or reduce import duties instead of paying them at the gate.

Flexible, non-asset capacity

We size our carrier network to the volume crossing that week, instead of running a fixed fleet you pay for whether you need it or not.

Bilingual operations

Our teams work in English and Spanish on both sides of the border, so nothing gets lost in translation between your plant, your broker and your carrier.

Nearshoring to Mexico? How an automotive tier-one defers its duties

If you’re moving production to Mexico, your inventory doesn’t have to pay duties the day it lands. Combining FTZ No. 68 storage, bonded warehousing and IMMEX-aligned processes, we hold your components duty-free and release them to your production schedule.

You don’t need your own zone. As an operator within FTZ No. 68 with dedicated space in two El Paso facilities, we admit your components duty-free and release them against your production schedule. The way a tier-one automotive supplier now runs its cross-border inbound flow.

What electronics, packaging and industrial shippers say

"Having a 3PL partner is a key point in the supply chain, this is the reason we chose EP Logistics to be our partner in Warehousing and Cross Dock service. We are confident that inventory is properly handled and that we will receive the level of service we look for."

"The staff at EP Logistics are some of the friendliest, most professional, and responsive staff I have worked with. I've always been impressed with EP Logistics' desire to support its customers and continually improve its services. I would highly recommend EP Logistics to others who are looking for third party logistics services in Mexico, particularly their Chihuahua facility."

"EP Logistics has been our partner for 20 years. Their commitment to excellence in overall service is un-parallel. Their reliability for local and global logistics services exceed expectations. They are ready to go beyond the call of duty when needed to service their customers."

“EPL employees are very attentive, especially Juan and Yamilet that are in direct communication on the day-to-day operation. Mike Glz has always responded even outside work hrs, this is critical for us to have someone is always available. So, in a nutshell, customer service is making the difference for us (we feel appreciated). Julio Ortiz is always on top of all things monitoring our needs, big thanks to Julio.”

"Good service response and support, EP Logistics is always open to new business opportunities which is really amazing, they have a great team attitude, goal reaching is their signature."

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FAQs about our US–Mexico logistics company

What is cross-border logistics?

Cross-border logistics is the coordination of freight, customs clearance and warehousing for goods moving between two countries, in our case, the United States and Mexico. It combines transportation on both sides of the border, customs brokerage at the port of entry, and staging or storage near the crossing. We run all three under one team across El Paso–Juárez, Laredo–Monterrey and San Diego–Tijuana, coordinating ~25 crossings every day, whether your cargo originates in Mexico, the US or overseas.

How does a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) reduce my import costs?

Merchandise admitted into an FTZ is legally outside US customs territory for duty purposes: you defer duties until goods enter US commerce, and pay none on what you re-export. As an operator within FTZ No. 68 in El Paso, we admit, store and release your inventory under CBP supervision, so duties follow your production schedule, not your shipping schedule.

What type of transportation do you offer?

We offer Ocean Freight, Road Freight and AirFreight Services for all your overseas shipping needs with customs bonded warehouses in Mexico and the US handling inspections and transportation. We also offer different options according to your cargo and budget size, such as Full Truckload (FTL) and Less Than Truckload (LTL) modes, as well as specialized Logistics Transportation for urgent or priority cargo; we offer expedited “Hot Shot” transportation services for your most time sensitive shipments.

Does EP Logistics offer custom solutions?

Yes, we work closely with each one of our partners to make sure the specific needs of your business are met. We work with many companies from all kinds of industries, and our Logistics Company focuses on logistics solutions that are customized accordingly.

What value-added services do you offer at the border?

Value Added Services (VAS) in logistics refer to additional services beside the main services offered by the Logistics Company. These services enhance the value chain as secondary logistics solutions. They can be product or process oriented, depending on the specific needs of your business.

Some examples of Value Added Services by a Logistics Company include Order picking and Packaging, Labeling, Returns management, Customs clearance and Quality control.

How can you support my manufacturing and assembly operations?

One of the many services we provide is Raw Material Kitting, which means we pre bundle and prepare the materials you or your suppliers need in advance, ensuring a smooth manufacturing workflow so that your products are available every time they’re needed and preventing delays.

Which countries is your team familiar with customs laws and regulations?

EP Logistics Company has expertise in customs laws and regulations in both Mexico and the United States. We operate customs bonded warehouses that handle inspections and transportation for overseas shipping. We also offer assistance for filing the required documentation in each country, oversee customs clearance and help you apply for the needed permits and licenses for your imports and exports.