Cargado's invite-only platform facilitates trade across the U.S. and Mexico border
Gebrüder Weiss, a 500-year-old international transport and logistics company, announced that it is now partnering with Cargado, an invite-only load board for freight crossing into and out of Mexico. Gebrüder Weiss has significantly increased its presence at the southern border in the past few years, with enhanced cross-border services, key industry veteran hires, and two new Texas facilities – one in El Paso and another in Laredo. Its agreement with Cargado further extends the company's ongoing cross-border logistics growth.
"Gebrüder Weiss continues to enhance its global suite of services for customers, and we're delighted to be one of the companies invited to Cargado's load board," says Kevin Sendre, Director of Full Truckload North America for Gebrüder Weiss. "Cargado's vision to make cross-border freight interconnected, dependable, and transparent fully aligns with Gebrüder Weiss' ethos, and we look forward to our partnership with the team."
According to U.S. Census Bureau data, trade between the U.S. and Mexico totaled $415.4 billion for the first half of 2024 (January through June). This is the highest total ever recorded for the time period, and the value of trade across the border is consistently breaking year-over-year records. In addition to expanding its services, Gebrüder Weiss is partnering with select companies to optimize nearshoring logistics. Earlier this year, the company announced a new relationship with Highway, a Carrier IdentityTM software platform designed to provide clients with comprehensive information on freight carriers to prevent fraud. Similarly, Cargado's platform is invitation-only to enhance trust and end-to-end transparency.
"Demand for nearshoring has exploded in the past few years, and the movement of freight between the U.S. and Mexico has exploded as a result," says Matt Silver, CEO and Co-founder of Cargado. "I founded Cargado to move the industry forward, improve trust, and create a more interconnected North American freight market. Gebrüder Weiss is a highly respected industry leader, and we're delighted to welcome them to the load board."
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