Trade across two oceans — from Canada to Argentina
From the Americas to the world
The Americas span two continents, three oceans, and one of the world's most sophisticated trade networks. The IMEXLOG America Trade Corridor connects you with verified buyers, suppliers, and logistics partners from Canada to Chile, from the USA to Brazil, from Mexico to Argentina. Whether you are importing raw materials into North America, sourcing finished goods from Latin America, or expanding your brand across the hemisphere, our America corridor delivers compliance, speed, and reliability.
Six key advantages for members trading across the America corridor.
Leverage the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement for tariff-free regional trade with full rules-of-origin support.
Soy, corn, wheat, coffee, beef, and specialty crops from both continents.
Heavy industry in the US, automotive in Mexico, aerospace and agri in Brazil.
Oil, gas, lithium, copper, and iron ore sourcing with full compliance.
Both coasts covered — LA/Long Beach, Houston, Santos, Vancouver, Cartagena.
Experience with oversized, heavy-lift, and complex project shipments.
35 nations, verified partners on the ground.
ISF filing required 24h before vessel loading. CBP ACE filing mandatory. Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. UFLPA requires supply-chain traceability.
USMCA partner. CBSA customs. Bilingual labeling required for consumer goods. Strong agricultural and energy trade.
USMCA partner. IMMEX program for manufacturers. NOM standards for many products. Automotive and aerospace hub.
Complex tax regime (ICMS, IPI, PIS/COFINS). RADAR registration required for importers. Local fiscal representative needed.
Import licensing and FX controls can change quickly. Strong agricultural exporter — soy, beef, wheat, wine.
Most open economy in Latin America with FTAs covering 90%+ of global GDP. Copper and lithium powerhouse.
Strategic Caribbean and Pacific access. Coffee, flowers, and oil are top exports. Strong FTA network.
Major copper, gold, and fishmeal exporter. Asparagus and blueberries are top agricultural exports.
Stable economy, strong agricultural sector. Beef, soy, and cellulose are top exports.
World's largest banana exporter. Also major shrimp, cocoa, and flower exporter. Uses US dollar.
Panama Canal connects Atlantic and Pacific. Colón Free Zone is the largest in the Americas.
Largest Caribbean economy. Free zones for manufacturing. Growing medical device and electronics sector.
Our most active lanes across this corridor.
| From | To | Mode | Transit | Frequency | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | Los Angeles | Sea | 14–18 days | Weekly | COSCO, ONE, Maersk, MSC |
| Santos | Rotterdam | Sea | 18–22 days | Weekly | Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd |
| Vancouver | Tokyo | Sea | 12–16 days | Weekly | ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO |
| Cartagena | Miami | Sea | 3–6 days | Twice-weekly | Maersk, CMA CGM, Seaboard Marine |
| Buenos Aires | Shanghai | Sea | 32–40 days | Bi-weekly | Maersk, MSC, COSCO |
| Houston | Rotterdam | Sea | 14–18 days | Weekly | Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd |
| Manzanillo | Shanghai | Sea | 20–26 days | Weekly | COSCO, ONE, Maersk |
| New York | London (Heathrow) | Air | 1 day | Multiple daily | British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Delta |
| Miami | São Paulo | Air | 1 day | Daily | American Airlines, LATAM |
| Los Angeles | Tokyo | Air | 1 day | Multiple daily | ANA, JAL, United |
| Toronto | Frankfurt | Air | 1 day | Daily | Lufthansa, Air Canada |
| Bogotá | Miami | Air | 1 day | Multiple daily | Avianca, American Airlines |
Deep category expertise across every sector — including top exports and imports.
The Americas are the world's breadbasket — corn, soy, wheat, coffee, beef, and specialty crops.
US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador are all major energy producers.
The US, Mexico, Canada, and Brazil form an integrated automotive supply chain.
US, Canada, and Brazil (Embraer) are global aerospace leaders.
Chile, Peru, Brazil, US, and Canada are major producers of copper, gold, iron ore, and lithium.
US and Canada lead in biotech; Brazil and Mexico have growing pharma manufacturing.
Silicon Valley, Toronto, Vancouver, São Paulo, and Mexico City are major tech hubs.
Wine from Chile, Argentina, US, and Canada; coffee from Brazil and Colombia; spirits from Mexico and Caribbean.
Every regulatory layer in this corridor is handled by our specialists — from origin certification to destination clearance.
Importer Security Filing (ISF) required 24 hours before vessel loading. ACE filing mandatory for all commercial imports.
Strict rules-of-origin documentation required for tariff-free movement under USMCA.
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act requires proof of supply chain for goods from Xinjiang region.
Importers need RADAR authorization and must use Siscomex for customs declarations.
IMMEX program for manufacturers. NOM standards required for many consumer products.
Chile has FTAs with over 60 countries. Certificates of origin required for tariff preferences.
180+ verified partners across every category you need.
Factory-direct sources across the US, Mexico, Brazil, and Canada.
Verified agricultural producers for soy, coffee, beef, wine, and more.
Licensed forwarders at every major port on both coasts.
Licensed US, Canadian, Mexican, and Brazilian customs brokers.
Bonded and free-zone storage in the US, Mexico, and Brazil.
Cross-border trucking and rail for USMCA and South American corridors.
Rules of origin, certification, and documentation handled by specialists.
Atlantic and Pacific coverage — every major port on both coasts.
Native-level communication across North and South America.
ISF, ACE, UFLPA, RADAR, IMMEX, NOM — every regulatory layer handled.
USMCA trucking and rail coordination across borders.
Trade specialists assigned within 24 hours. Quotes in 48 hours.
Cultural intelligence that helps you close deals and build trust.
In Latin America especially, personal relationships are essential to business. Expect to invest time in trust-building.
Punctuality varies. In Brazil and Mexico, meetings may start later than scheduled. Build buffer into timelines.
Portuguese in Brazil, Spanish everywhere else in Latin America. Native communication is essential.
Formal attire expected in most Latin American countries. US and Canadian business is more casual but still professional.
Long lunches are common in Latin America. In Brazil, expect coffee to be served multiple times during meetings.
Carnival shuts down Brazil for a week. Plan shipments around it. Also watch for local national holidays.
Common questions about the America corridor.
The USMCA is the free trade agreement between the US, Mexico, and Canada. It eliminates or reduces tariffs on most goods that meet rules of origin — our specialists help you qualify your shipments.
Yes. We cover all major US ports on both coasts and the Gulf — LA/Long Beach, NY/NJ, Savannah, Houston, Charleston, Seattle, and more.
Yes. Brazil has a complex tax regime (ICMS, IPI, PIS/COFINS). We coordinate with local fiscal representatives and licensed customs brokers so nothing slips through.
We source heavily from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico — especially agricultural commodities, minerals, and specialty foods.
Yes. Oversized, heavy-lift, and complex project shipments are a specialty — coordinated across ocean, air, and road.
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act requires US importers to prove their supply chains don't involve forced labor from Xinjiang. We screen supply chains and document traceability where UFLPA applies.
Yes. We coordinate USMCA-compliant trucking across the border with licensed carriers.
We have bonded and free-zone warehousing in Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Miami, and Chicago.
Sea freight from major Chinese ports to LA/Long Beach: 14–18 days. To NY/NJ: 25–30 days via Panama or 30–35 days via Suez. Air freight: 1–2 days.
Submit a trade request through the Trade Desk with your product, quantity, and target market. Our Americas team responds within 24 hours.
Three more continents, three more networks to plug into.
Start a trade request and a specialist will connect you with verified partners across this corridor within 24 hours.