A U.S. company that runs its operation six miles south of San Diego
Headquartered in San Diego, operating a 440,000 sq ft Class-A IMMEX facility in Tijuana. One team, two countries, one accountable operation.
Is Lateral Fulfillment a U.S. company?
Yes. Lateral Fulfillment is a U.S. company headquartered at 870 St Andrews Avenue in San Diego, California. The operation runs from a Class-A facility in Tijuana, Baja California, six miles south of the Otay Mesa crossing. Contracts, invoicing and account management run through the U.S. entity.
What does Lateral Fulfillment do?
Lateral Fulfillment is a cross-border 3PL and contract logistics provider. It unifies warehousing, inventory management, cross-border movement and last-mile delivery into one operation, running under IMMEX so brands defer Mexican duties until goods move. U.S. import duties still apply on entry.
Why does the nearshore model lower cost?
Operating costs in Tijuana are substantially lower than in Southern California, while transit time to U.S. customers stays effectively the same. That combination produces up to 30% lower cost per order without trading away delivery speed — the trade-off most offshore models cannot avoid.
What does the Tijuana facility include?
A 440,000 sq ft Class-A facility six miles from the Otay Mesa crossing, operating under IMMEX with CIVA and OEA certifications. It combines 240,000 sq ft of warehouse space with a 200,000 sq ft mezzanine, plus a crossdock at the San Diego border and a modern warehouse management system.
- 01240,000 sq ft warehouse
Plus a 200,000 sq ft mezzanine and 12,500 sq ft of office and common areas.
- 0230 ft clear height · 15 dock doors
Configured for high-volume outbound and cross-border inbound.
- 03Perimeter fence, on-site security, full fire protection
High-value, high-security zones available.
What is Lateral Fulfillment’s mission?
Seamless, cost-effective fulfillment for ecommerce brands — and adaptable 3PL solutions for manufacturers in medical devices, automotive, aerospace, electronics and hi-tech.
To be the trusted partner for cross-border ecommerce fulfillment and a leader in digital 3PL services — helping companies grow through technology, efficiency and scale.
Who runs Lateral Fulfillment?
Lateral Fulfillment is led by a team with more than 100 years of combined logistics experience across cross-border supply chains, 3PL operations and fulfillment technology. The people who designed the operation are the people who run it.
Edgar Pereda
PresidentDave Cocca
Chief Technology OfficerSalvador Ortiz
Vice President, OperationsWhere is Lateral Fulfillment located?
Two headquarters. The U.S. entity operates from San Diego, California; the fulfillment and contract logistics operation runs from Tijuana, Baja California. The two sites are six miles apart, connected by daily linehaul through Otay Mesa.
- USU.S. Headquarters
870 St Andrews Av. S108+109 · San Diego, California 92154
- MXMexico Headquarters
Blvd. Acapulco 8150, Fracc. Parque Industrial Pacífico · Tijuana, Baja California 22643
What results has Lateral Fulfillment delivered?
Across four active client programs
Frequently asked questions
Is Lateral Fulfillment a U.S. or a Mexican company?
A U.S. company. Lateral Fulfillment is headquartered in San Diego, California, and operates its fulfillment facility in Tijuana, Baja California. Clients contract with the U.S. entity; the operation itself sits six miles south of the border.
How large is the facility?
440,000 square feet total, comprising 240,000 of warehouse space and a 200,000 sq ft mezzanine, plus 12,500 sq ft of office and common areas. Clear height is 30 feet with 15 dock doors, perimeter fencing, on-site security and a full fire protection system.
How long has the leadership team been doing this?
More than 100 years of combined experience across cross-border supply chains, 3PL operations and fulfillment technology. The leadership team is directly involved in account operations rather than sitting above a regional management layer.
What certifications does the facility hold?
The facility operates under IMMEX with CIVA and OEA certifications. These are operational and customs certifications that govern how goods are imported, stored and exported under the program.
Which industries does Lateral Fulfillment serve?
Two segments. Ecommerce brands in beauty, health and supplements, pet, apparel, consumer electronics and direct mail. And manufacturers in medical devices, aerospace, electronics, hi-tech and automotive.
Is there a minimum order volume to work with Lateral Fulfillment?
No. There is no volume floor. Pricing is built around order volume, SKU count and storage footprint, so growing brands are quoted on the same structure as established ones, and every account gets a named contact from the first order.
How quickly does Lateral Fulfillment respond to a request?
Lateral Fulfillment replies within one business day, and every request starts with a free cost analysis built on the brand's order data. Programs involving custom assembly, regulated handling or dedicated space may require a site visit, which extends the timeline.
How does Lateral Fulfillment compare on cost?
Savings reach up to 30% versus a comparable U.S. facility, driven by lower labor and warehousing rates rather than reduced service levels. Exact savings depend on order volume, SKU count and packaging requirements.
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No minimum order volume. No long-term lock-in. If we're not the right fit, we'll say so on the first call.
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