Supporting our associates as representatives for their rights
About ALFA
ALFA, a subsidiary of Mexico’s leading Association of Customs Agents in Nuevo Laredo, delivers professional services, quality, and innovation to strengthen partner competitiveness. Since 1998, we have worked with the U.S. Census Bureau to modernize trade by eliminating the paper SED, promoting the Automated Export System (AES), and developing a platform tailored to forwarding and logistics needs, in full compliance with Census regulations.
To exceed the expectations of our members by ensuring strong representation, defending their rights, and guiding them in fulfilling obligations.
We strive to optimize resources and tools, empowering members to stay ahead in an ever-changing trade environment.
Building the Bridge for North American Trade
We are the bridge for foreign trade between Mexico, the United States, and Canada. As a sister organization of AAANL, we represent members with forwarding companies in Laredo, Texas, advocating for their interests in the U.S. market.
Our commitment is clear:
- Representation and Advocacy – Protecting members’ rights and interests.
- Compliance and Guidance – Helping members understand and meet obligations.
- Innovation and Quality – Delivering professional services that strengthen competitiveness.
Since 1998, we’ve partnered with the U.S. Census Bureau to modernize trade processes—eliminating paper forms, promoting the Automated Export System (AES), and creating platforms tailored to logistics needs, all in full compliance with regulations.
We thank everyone who has contributed to ALFA’s journey and look forward to continuing this legacy of excellence.
AES
ALFA, a subsidiary of Mexico’s leading Association of Customs Agents in Nuevo Laredo, delivers professional services, quality, and innovation to strengthen partner competitiveness. Since 1998, we have worked with the U.S. Census Bureau to modernize trade by eliminating the paper SED, promoting the Automated Export System (AES), and developing a platform tailored to forwarding and logistics needs, in full compliance with Census regulations.
Hammer Award
Due to the service that began to be offered to our partners, the AES, ALFA was recognized in 2000 with the prestigious Hammer Award, for its coordination and effort to improve the quality of export information through the promotion and use of the (AES) Automated Export System by its associates in the filling of the Shipper’s Export Declaration.
Presidents
Executive Committee
1 West End Washington St. P-4
Laredo, TX 78040.
PO Box 6059
Laredo, TX 78042