Segmentation
Tier 2 suppliers with plants in Hermosillo exporting to OEM plants in Phoenix or southern California; Tier 1 suppliers importing from Asia; OEMs running IMMEX operations in Sonora.
Operating protocol
Carrier assigned on a dedicated basis, crossing window reserved 48 hours in advance, and customs clearance pre-validated before reaching the port of entry. The operational target is delivery at the destination plant with variability under ±1.5 hours.
Reference case
A Tier 2 supplier with a plant in Hermosillo reduced average crossing time to Phoenix by 18% and eliminated line stoppages over the Q2–Q4 2024 period.