From Southeast Asia to Mexico: Full Facility Move in 60 Days
Tranzport managed dismantling, packaging, ocean, and inland transport — coordinating every detail to ensure on-time delivery, zero production downtime, and seamless operational continuity throughout the move.
About Project
A Fortune 500 manufacturer needed to relocate a full production facility from Southeast Asia to Central Mexico. The project involved oversized machinery, regulatory hurdles, and a strict 60-day installation deadline. To meet this challenge, Tranzport designed a fully integrated relocation plan — from engineering route surveys and securing international permits to managing multimodal transport and customs clearance. The operation required precise coordination between multiple time zones and stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted production and full compliance across borders.
Challenge
- Dismantling and securing large-scale machinery
- Managing multiple permits across borders
- Coordinating ocean, trucking, and last-mile delivery
- Ensuring delivery within 60 days to avoid costly downtime
Tranzport Solution
- Deployed a dedicated project cargo team with engineering expertise
- Custom crating and packaging for oversized machinery
- Multimodal routing: ocean freight → U.S. port entry → bonded trucking into Mexico
- Real-time visibility with CargoWise NEO platform
- Compliance ensured at every stage (customs, bonded, FTZ)
Results
The factory was successfully relocated in under 60 days, with zero production downtime throughout the transition. Tranzport ensured 100% compliance with all customs and transport regulations while optimizing costs through a strategic combination of ocean freight and bonded trucking.
