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Daily linehaul runs from Tijuana to San Diego injection points, six miles north. Western states typically receive orders in one to two days.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How much can a brand save?<\/summary><p>Up to 30% compared to a comparable U.S. facility. The reduction comes from lower labour and warehousing rates, not from cutting service levels. Actual savings are modelled on the brand&#x2019;s real order data.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Is there a minimum order volume?<\/summary><p>No. There is no volume floor. Pricing is built around order volume, SKU count and storage footprint, and every account gets a named contact from the first order.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What happens with duties?<\/summary><p>Lateral Fulfillment operates under IMMEX, so Mexican duties are deferred until goods are sold or exported. 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