RLG markCross-Border & Customs

Cross-border freight support built for customs coordination and border complexity.

RLG Logistics coordinates cross-border freight for US–Canada and US–Mexico moves — with customs broker coordination, documentation support, bond awareness, and the kind of operational follow-through that keeps border delays, compliance gaps, and agency holds from derailing the shipment.

Coverage
US–Canada & US–Mexico
Support
Customs & documentation
Awareness
FAST, C-TPAT, FDA, USDA

Why use RLG for cross-border freight

Cross-border freight fails when documentation is incomplete, the customs broker isn't aligned to the truck's arrival, or agency-sensitive cargo gets held at the border because no one checked the requirements beforehand. RLG brings coordination discipline to every border move.

✓US–Canada and US–Mexico freight coordination
✓Customs broker coordination and entry filing support
✓Bond awareness — single entry and continuous
✓Documentation organization — invoices, packing lists, certificates
✓Agency-sensitive freight awareness (FDA, USDA, EPA)
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Cross-border capability behind RLG

RLG supports cross-border freight with the same operational follow-through applied to domestic moves — plus the documentation, customs, and compliance awareness that border moves demand.

US–CanadaNorthbound and southbound freight coordination across TL, LTL, intermodal, and specialized equipment, with customs broker coordination and FAST/C-TPAT sensitivity.
US–MexicoCross-border coordination with customs, in-bond support, and awareness of the operational complexity at border crossings including Laredo, El Paso, and Nogales.
In-bond and bonded freightSupport for freight moving in-bond through the US, including IT (Immediate Transport) and T&E (Transportation & Export) entries.
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Documentation and compliance coordination

RLG helps organize the paperwork and compliance coordination that cross-border freight requires — so documentation gaps don't turn into border delays.

✓Commercial invoices and packing lists
✓Bills of lading and shipper's export declarations
✓Certificates of origin (USMCA / CUSMA)
✓Customs entry filing coordination with licensed brokers
✓Bond verification before the freight reaches the border
✓FDA, USDA, and other agency prior-notice requirements
RLG markGood fit freight

Cross-border support for freight that can't afford a border delay.

RLG is a strong fit for shippers who need reliable cross-border coordination — whether the freight is a standard pallet or a time-sensitive, agency-regulated shipment.

Standard cross-border TL/LTL

Routine northbound and southbound freight that needs customs coordination and documentation support to clear without delay.

Agency-sensitive cargo

FDA-regulated food, USDA agricultural products, EPA-controlled materials, and other freight requiring agency prior-notice or inspection coordination.

Time-sensitive border moves

Freight where border delays would cascade into missed appointments, production shutdowns, or customer-facing problems.

In-bond and transit freight

Cargo moving in-bond through the US or between ports of entry, requiring bonded carrier coordination and entry management.

RLG markWhat customers can expect

Better documentation. Clearer customs coordination. Fewer border surprises.

✓Documentation review and organization before the freight reaches the border
✓Customs broker alignment to truck arrival timing
✓Bond verification and compliance check before dispatch
✓Proactive communication when border status, holds, or delays occur
✓One point of contact across the full cross-border move

Related resources

Use the Incoterms guide, HTSUS planning tools, and trade resources to prepare cross-border shipments before quoting.

Need help with a cross-border shipment?

Share the origin, destination, commodity, and border requirements. RLG will help coordinate the customs, documentation, and transit planning.

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