Who we are?
Lateral Fulfillment is the next-generation cross-border fulfillment and 3PL partner for brands that demand speed, efficiency, and control.
We unify warehousing, inventory management, customs, and last-mile delivery into a fully integrated logistics solution — powered by bonded infrastructure and smart fulfillment technology.
Our nearshore model enables faster delivery, lower operating costs, and duty optimization — helping you scale with flexibility, simplify operations, and meet customer expectations with confidence.
Why Choose
Lateral Fulfillment?
At Lateral, our service is built on four core pillars — and each one is designed to work for you.
From day one, you gain access to integrated fulfillment technology, tax-optimized logistics, cost-efficient labor, and reduced warehousing costs.
We put these strategic advantages directly in your hands to help you move faster, operate leaner, and scale with confidence.
When you choose Lateral, you’re not just outsourcing logistics — you’re unlocking a smarter, more agile supply chain.
FAQs
Fulfillment in Mexico offers tax savings for imports and discounted costs in wages and warehousing. Nearshoring offers U.S. brands the best opportunity to compete with international competitors while improving profitability.
You can use your own carrier agreements, but Lateral’s multi-carrier solution is often the best solution to keep rates down while maintaining your existing customer SLAs. Our technology solution also allows rate-shopping with your rates and ours to ensure the best shipping rates for your customers.
Yes. Any returns are sent back to the nearest US Cross-Dock location and either recycled or brought back to the delivery center for refurbishment and resale.
While timing may vary depending on your technology needs, we can have brands fulfilling within weeks not months.
Delivery times are similar to U.S. fulfillment centers, often 1 to 3 days, with reliable operations ensuring efficiency and security near the U.S. border. Our facilities have 24/7 monitoring, advanced security systems, and strict operational standards to ensure your products are safe.
Lateral is the world’s only fulfillment partner with in-house customs brokerage and section 321 freight fulfillment capabilities allowing for fast, affordable, and flexible fulfillment from manufacturers anywhere in the world. In addition to this, we bring 100+ years of front-line industry experience that helps us both advise our partners on best practices and implement end-to-end technology for even the most complex partner cases.