Cross-Border Freight Shipping Services

Business Knows No Borders

When it comes to dealing with customs, you’ll want an expert by your side to avoid headaches and delays. First Call’s track record of efficient, effective cross-border shipping makes our team a natural choice for partners in need of international shipping services.

Bilingual Border Crossing Experts

Our team is highly experienced in bringing freight across borders in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, following all necessary procedures to ensure quick, legal and smooth customs clearance.

Customized Experience

We’ll work with you to create a custom border-crossing plan to ensure your freight reaches its end destination.

Relationship-Based Approach

We want to be your North American shipping partner for years to come, so we invest in proactive communication, value-forward pricing and good old fashioned honest business practices.

Need to Get it There Fast?

We offer both standard and expedited shipping across North American borders. Part of our customized intake plan is choosing the right method for your needs to ensure an on-time delivery and a low price.

Professional Handling

Our team members and carriers handle your freight with the highest measure of professionalism. No cutting corners.

Worry-Free Customer Service

We’re here to answer your questions and concerns any time, any day.

Better Value

With other 3PLs, international loads can get pricey fast. We work with you to keep costs as low as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Cross-Border Shipping

Ready to Ship Internationally?

You’ll want to have your paperwork in order, including:

A Commercial Invoice
Your Export Packing List
The Certificate of Origin for your goods

Questions about getting your freight over the border? We’ll guide you through every step of the process.

Chat with a Freight Specialist

More Resources on Cross-Border Shipping:

Shipping Puzzle? We’ll solve it.

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Or dial 1-866-730-1150

Testimonials

“Working with First Call Logistics has not only reduced my transportation spend, but their level of service and transparency to real-time information has had a great impact on improving costly inventory levels. With First Call, I spend less time chasing loads and more time executing on the plans to grow our business.”

-Mike, Retail

“I always look for good rates and follow-through. That’s why First Call is my preferred vendor.”

-Leonard, Shipper at Produce Company

"I'm so pleased with the First Call team - both the resources assigned to us, and the way they treat our customers!"

-Rachelle, Shipper at Produce Company

"First Call always paid on time and would get me back-hauls whenever possible which was great."

–Wayne, Carrier

"Produce can prove to be a challenging business. You have to choose to surround yourself with good people. First Cal has certainly stepped up and become a valuable partner. Grow Farms is better with this partnership."

-Tommy, Shipper at Produce Company

Solutions Built for Your Business

Dry Van Full Truckload (FTL)

Temperature-Controlled Truckload

Less-than-Truckload (LTL)

Box & Straight Trucks

Drop Trailer

Cross Border Shipping

Expedited Shipping

HAZMAT

Project Freight

High Value

Power Only

Drayage

White Glove

Cross Docking

Warehousing

Pallet Restacking

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