US/MX cross-border freight transport in Tampico

Tampico occupies a strategic position in binational trade between Mexico and the United States. Its petrochemical corridor, the port activity of the Port of Tampico and the Altamira Industrial Port, and its direct connection to the main routes to the northern border make this metropolitan area a logistics node where cross-border freight transport is an essential part of daily industrial operations.

At Control Terrestre, we coordinate full truckload (FTL) cargo movements between both countries, with operations connecting Tampico and its metropolitan area with destinations in U.S. territory and vice versa. As an authorized carrier in the United States and a freight forwarder in Mexico, we manage each shipment with full process visibility, from pickup at origin to final delivery at destination.

Cross-border operation adapted to the Gulf corridor

The Tampico, Altamira, and Ciudad Madero metropolitan area concentrates petrochemical, steel, food processing, and automotive supply activity. Each sector handles products with specific equipment and border handling requirements. Our operations include the use of tank trailers for liquids and chemicals, flatbeds for machinery and oversized equipment, 48 and 53-foot dry and reefer vans for finished and perishable goods, hoppers for bulk cargo, container chassis for maritime cargo in transit, and curtainside trailers for freight requiring side loading.

Highway 85 toward Ciudad Victoria, Monterrey, and the Nuevo Laredo and Reynosa border crossings is the main axis of cross-border flow from Tampico. We also operate routes via Highway 80 toward San Luis Potosí, which connects to the Bajío corridor and other consolidation points toward the north of the country.

Certifications for secure foreign trade

Cross-border transport requires regulatory compliance on both sides of the border. We hold C-TPAT and FAST certifications, which expedite customs clearance by demonstrating security standards recognized by U.S. Customs (CBP). Our BASC certification reinforces security protocols throughout the logistics chain. For handling chemical and petrochemical products, frequent in the Tampico area, we operate under Responsible Care guidelines, while Clean Transport and Trusted Carrier certifications complement our operational profile.

Intermodal connection: port, rail, and trucking

Tampico and Altamira receive international maritime cargo requiring overland distribution to the United States, as well as export products arriving by road from the interior of the country. We coordinate the transfer between transportation modes so that cargo arriving by port or rail continues its journey by trucking to border crossings without unnecessary interruptions. This intermodal scheme is especially relevant for the petrochemical industry, which moves considerable volumes between area plants and destinations in Texas and other southern U.S. states.

Coverage beyond the border

Our operation network is not limited to the Tampico-northern border corridor. From this city, we manage shipments originating or destined for different regions of Mexico, the United States, Canada, and Central America. For companies in the area requiring domestic transport within Mexico or movements to Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and other countries in the region, we offer the same operational structure with full truckload and tracking of each shipment.

If your company in Tampico, Altamira, or Ciudad Madero needs to move cargo between Mexico and the United States, at Control Terrestre we can structure a cross-border transport solution tailored to the characteristics of your goods and the requirements of your supply chain.