APL Logistics Adds New Laredo Customs Brokerage Office
APL Logistics opened the first Carmichael International Service customs brokerage office in Laredo, Texas, APL said in a press release. APL bought Carmichael last year (see 12112323). The new office "is well-positioned to handle all commodities, with a strong focus…
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on automotive, apparel, textiles and electronics," said APL. "It also supports import and export management services through the ports of Hidalgo/Pharr, Progreso, Brownsville, Eagle Pass and Del Rio, along with other assigned ports within the customs district." Rosalinda Saenz will run the operation in Laredo, the company said. The new office will further integrate the company within the NAFTA free trade zone, said Tony Zasimovich, APL Logistics’ Senior Vice President of International Logistics Services. “With an enhanced customs clearance and trade capability on the important U.S.-Mexico trade lane, we can provide significant opportunities for our customers with U.S. import business from Mexico,” he said.