Connecting the U.S. and Mexico with Excellence
Southeastern Freight Lines offers through services between the U.S. and Mexico. Our border crossing expertise combined with our outstanding domestic services gives you the confidence you have come to expect from SEFL. The visibility and security that SEFL Mexico offers is second to none. We offer immediate rate quotes via API connectivity, as well as enhanced visibility through EDI communication. Our dedicated Mexico Help Team, domiciled in Laredo, TX, coupled with the Border Ambassadors Team from our pickup and delivery agent, Fletes Mexico Carga Express, carefully inspects all paperwork to ensure seamless border crossing. SEFL's Mexico offering moves your freight all the way through on one PRO number, ensuring quick access to tracking and alleviating invoicing concerns.
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Door-to-Door Mexico - The shipment moves between the U.S. and Mexico from pickup to delivery.
Prior to shipping, this must be arranged with the customs broker of your choice.
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The Importer of Record (IOR) must establish a customs broker in advance of shipping, as the application process can take some time. The shipper should include the broker's name and contact information on the Bill of Lading as well as all relevant customs documentation.
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U.S. to Mexico brokerage requires a US based broker located in Laredo, Texas as well as a Mexican broker to clear the shipment prior to the freight crossing into Mexico. The shipper in the U.S. can typically secure needed broker information from their customer or IOR in Mexico.
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Mexico to U.S. brokerage requires 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.
Mexico Straight Bill of Lading
Customers are highly encouraged to utilize Southeastern's Mexico Straight Bill of Lading to ensure seamless shipping to/from Mexico
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- Domestic - the shipment moves between you and your broker/forwarder at the border. SEFL only handles the domestic portion of the shipment the rest of the way to delivery in Mexico.
The following documentation is required for shipments between the U.S. and Mexico:
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Bill of Lading - Utilize Southeastern's Straight Mexican Bill of Lading – Short Form to ensure seamless shipping.
Required Information includes:- Shipper and Consignee full name, address, phone number, and RFC/Tax ID.
- Commodity description (Product Code (MX SAT), NMFC item number and classification if known, weight and dimensions).
- Freight payment terms (prepaid, collect, or third party).
- SEFL can only invoice entities in the United States.
- U.S. Broker & Mexican Broker (Southbound shipments)
- U.S. Customs Broker
- Commercial Invoice
- Export Packing List
- Certificate of Origin
