Tuesday, March 12, 2013

CROSS-BORDER MEXICO SUPPLY CHAINS BENEFIT FROM NEWLY OPENED LAREDO FACILITY


OVERLAND PARK, Kan., March 12, 2013 – MIQ Logistics announces the opening of a new facility in Laredo, Texas, to better serve customers’ cross-border supply chain needs. The Laredo operations will be under the leadership of Salvador “Sal” Beattie.

“Businesses are considering near-sourcing strategies with Mexico as a way to lower their total landed costs, while making their supply chains more nimble,” says John Carr, president and CEO of MIQ Logistics. “Our new Laredo office will help customers achieve their goals with our local-market expertise in cross-border logistics, coupled with our comprehensive supply chain services, state-of-the-art technologies and professional experiences.”

The MIQ Logistics facility in Laredo specializes in import and export management, including customs brokerage, customs clearance and duty consultancy. Customers can anticipate fast processing of bonded shipments, document transmissions and inspections. The Laredo facility also can support customers’ warehouse management, transportation management and truckload brokerage needs.

About MIQ Logistics:

MIQ Logistics is a global logistics company headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., and with offices in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America. MIQ Logistics enables companies to improve their transportation network and overall supply chain efficiency by offering flexible logistics solutions supported by Web-native technology and global logistics management capabilities.