Most brands cut 30% in logistics costs by moving fulfillment 6 miles from the U.S. border — without losing 1–3 day U.S. delivery. We run a bonded, Class-A facility built for brands ready to scale.
Every concern we've heard from brands like yours — and exactly how we handle it.
Parallel-run model — your current 3PL stays live throughout migration. We cut over only after your SLAs are validated and your team signs off.
Dedicated account manager. Monthly performance reviews with your team. We share SLA reports, error rates, and cost benchmarks proactively — not when you ask. Our goal isn't to keep you. It's to be the obvious choice to stay.
Class-A bonded facility. On-site security guardhouse, perimeter fence, 24/7 CCTV, CTPAT-aligned procedures. Zero security incidents to date.
We operate exclusively through Otay Mesa — the most efficient commercial crossing on the California-Mexico border. Our team coordinates cross-border logistics daily, with vetted customs agents and established carrier relationships. For most shipments, the border is a non-event.
Your buyer in San Diego, Los Angeles, Phoenix, or Dallas gets the same 1-3 day delivery. The cost structure of Mexico. The delivery experience of California.
Bonded receiving. IMMEX-certified. We coordinate daily cross-border movements through Otay Mesa with established customs agents and carrier relationships.
SLA-driven ops in our Class-A facility. Real-time WMS visibility. Native integrations with Shopify, Amazon, NetSuite, SPS Commerce.
Daily linehaul into San Diego injection points. UPS, FedEx, USPS, and regional carriers handle final mile. Your customer sees a U.S. tracking label.
Tier-1 capability across high-complexity verticals. We are not a one-size-fits-all DTC operator.
Brand-new construction. Tilt-up concrete walls. Built to scale alongside the brands operating inside it.
A global DTC group operating multiple consumer brands was scaling fast but bleeding margin to fragmented logistics across carriers and 3PLs. They needed cost control without sacrificing the delivery speed their customers expected.
We migrated their fulfillment to a cross-border model integrated with Shopify and major marketplaces, layered IMMEX bonded warehousing to defer import duties, and added kitting and returns management as fully managed value-added services. The result: 30% in logistics savings, 1–3 day U.S. SLAs maintained across all zones, improved cash flow from duty deferral, and a measurable drop in order errors. They didn't just save money — they built a more controllable supply chain.
We benchmark your current 3PL invoice against our rate card line-by-line, identify your real savings, and deliver a written report within 48 hours.
Lateral operates under IMMEX and bonded warehouse programs that defer duties until export. We do no promise Section 321 — that's a different model. Our value comes from operational cost (labor, warehousing, overhead), not tax arbitrage. Tariff policy changes don't change our core economics.
We coordinate cross-border logistics exclusively through Otay Mesa — the most efficient commercial crossing on the California-Mexico border — with vetted customs agents and established carrier relationships. For most shipments, the border adds no meaningful delay to your SLA.
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.
Class-A facility, on-site security guardhouse, perimeter fence, 24/7 CCTV with cloud backup, badge-access zones. CTPAT-aligned. Standard inventory insurance coverage included. Zero security incidents in our operating history. Site visits available for due diligence.
Standard onboarding for most brands: 30–45 days (vs. 6+ months DIY). Includes WMS integration, SOP design, labor onboarding, and a parallel-run period during which your current 3PL stays live.
Month-to-month available for qualified accounts. No multi-year lock-ins. 60-day exit clause. We earn the renewal every quarter — that's the model.
Smart brands are already designing supply chains for the world that's coming — faster, leaner, closer to the border. We'd love to be part of that journey with you.
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