Lateral fulfills your U.S. ecommerce orders from our Tijuana facility — with in-house customs brokerage, IMMEX infrastructure, and 1–3 day delivery to any U.S. destination.
Cross-border fulfillment is the process of storing inventory in a facility in Mexico and fulfilling orders directly to U.S. end customers. The goods cross the border on every shipment, managed by a licensed customs broker — in Lateral's case, our own in-house team.
The cost advantage is structural: lower labor rates, lower warehouse costs, and duty deferral through IMMEX — all while maintaining the same 1–3 day delivery your U.S. customers expect. No trade policy determines this. It's operational math.
Lateral's cross-border fulfillment is built around U.S. last-mile delivery — whether your customers are based in the U.S., or your brand operates in both markets. Our infrastructure covers carrier network, customs processes, and warehouse operations oriented toward U.S. delivery speed and standards.
The border gives Lateral a permanent structural cost advantage that U.S.-based 3PLs can't replicate — regardless of which tariff rules are in effect.
Labor and warehouse costs in Tijuana are significantly lower than in California, Texas, or New Jersey. That margin goes directly to your bottom line — not to your 3PL's overhead.
UP TO 30% SAVINGS · YEAR 1Tijuana's proximity to the U.S. border means your orders reach Southern California same day or next day, and anywhere in the U.S. within 1–3 business days. No speed compromise.
SAME-DAY SOCAL · 3-DAY NATIONALOur IMMEX-certified bonded warehouse lets you import inventory duty-free and defer taxes until goods are sold and exported. Working capital stays in your business, not with the government.
DUTY DEFERRAL · BONDED CERTIFIEDFour steps from your supplier to your U.S. customer's door — all managed under one roof in Tijuana.
Your goods arrive at our Tijuana facility. We inspect, log, and store them in our IMMEX-certified bonded warehouse. Customs cleared in-transit — not at the dock.
When a U.S. customer places an order, our team picks, packs, and prepares it same day for orders placed before cutoff. Real-time WMS visibility included.
Our in-house customs broker handles all documentation and clearance. No third-party delays, no surprise fees.
The shipment enters the U.S. carrier network from our San Diego injection point. Your customer receives a U.S. domestic tracking label — not a cross-border shipment.
Most 3PLs near the border outsource customs clearance. That means an extra vendor, extra cost, and an extra point of failure on every shipment — delays that compound into missed SLAs.
At Lateral, customs brokerage is handled internally. Same team, same facility, full accountability.
Brands new to nearshore fulfillment often have concerns about customs complexity. Here's what actually happens in practice:
Daily linehaul into San Diego injection points. UPS, FedEx, USPS, and regional carriers handle final mile. Your customer sees a U.S. domestic tracking label.
Tell us your monthly volume and product mix. We'll send a cost analysis comparing your current fulfillment spend against what Lateral would cost — delivered within 48 hours.
Cross-border fulfillment means storing your inventory in a facility in Mexico and fulfilling orders directly to U.S. customers. Every shipment crosses the border managed by a licensed customs broker — in Lateral's case, our own in-house team. Your customer receives a U.S. domestic tracking label and 1–3 day delivery.
From our Tijuana facility, orders reach U.S. customers in 1–3 business days. Southern California customers often receive same-day or next-day delivery. The speed is comparable to a U.S.-based 3PL on the West Coast — with significantly lower costs.
For most U.S. DTC brands, yes — by up to 30% on average. The savings come from lower warehouse rates, more affordable labor, and duty deferral through IMMEX. Brands previously using 3PLs in California or Texas typically see the largest cost reduction.
Yes — every cross-border shipment requires customs documentation. At Lateral, this is handled entirely in-house by our licensed customs brokerage team. You don't need to hire or manage a separate broker. We handle entry filing, documentation, and CBP compliance on every order.
No. Final mile is handled by U.S. carriers (UPS, FedEx, USPS, regional) from our San Diego injection point. The tracking label is U.S. domestic. Your customer experience is identical to a California-based 3PL.
Yes. Lateral integrates natively with Shopify and major ecommerce platforms including Amazon, NetSuite, and SPS Commerce. Orders flow automatically into our WMS for picking, packing, and fulfillment. Setup is handled by our team during onboarding.
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