Posts by Rafael Romero
Mexico shipping: to and within
Mexico shipping is different from shipping from state to state, or even to other foreign countries. Find eight tips for doing it correctly below. Due to the rise in the cost of shipping from China to North America, and the increasing global preference for Mexico as a low-cost manufacturing venue from which to service North […]
Tecma Transportation Services (TTS) Commits to Clean Transport
A desire to be good stewards of the environment and to boost customer service quality motivates Tecma Transportation Services’ participation in voluntary program Tecma Transportation Services (TTS) has made the commitment to participate in the Clean Transport program that has been established by Mexico’s Secretariat of Transportation and Communications (SCT), and the Mexican Federal Government’s […]
Transporting Cargo from Mexico into the United States
Companies in Mexico that export their manufactured products north of the border, should educate and train their transportation staff on compliance and regulatory requirements, as well as the rules that govern transporting cargo from Mexico into the United States. Commercial carriers and drivers moving cargo into the US are responsible for ensuring that goods make […]
The US-Mexico Cross-Border Trucking Dispute
The US-Mexico cross-border trucking dispute has been a point of contention between the two NAFTA partners since the pact’s inception. Under NAFTA, the US was to give Mexican commercial vehicles full access to four US border states immediately, followed by access to all of the continental US in 2000. The intent of the historic agreement […]
Guidelines for the movement of U.S. – Mexico Freight
It is important for manufacturers that are engaged in cross-border commerce to understand what is required to keep their U.S. – Mexico freight operations in compliance with governing rules and regulations. This post will provide a summary of the requirements for commercial motor vehicles (CMV) and the operators engaged in carrying U.S. – Mexico freight […]
Cross border logistics and trade operations depend upon reliable equipment, fuel efficiencies and cooperation
In 2012, the Tecma Group of Companies set a goal of making cross border logistics and trade operations cost-effective and streamlined for its clientele. To achieve it Tecma Transportation Services (TTS) was conceived as international logistics insourcing service provider, as a means by which to provide an efficient and economical alternative for shippers. In order to […]