What is the cold chain and why does it matter for shipping perishable products?
The cold chain is the system of transport and storage that keeps perishable products at a controlled temperature from origin to final destination. It is essential for quality, freshness, and food safety of fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural products. At JG Transportes, our 10 refrigerated trailers have real-time temperature monitoring so the cold chain stays unbroken on every Mexico-to-U.S. move.
What documentation is required to export agricultural products from Mexico to the United States?
Key documents typically include a phytosanitary certificate issued by SENASICA, certificate of origin, commercial invoice, export pedimento, and compliance with USDA/APHIS regulations for importing plant products. Some products need additional import permits depending on the destination state. JG Transportes manages this documentation as part of our service so your shipment meets requirements on both sides of the border.
Which refrigerated transport routes does JG Transportes cover?
We run refrigerated routes from major growing regions in Mexico—Sinaloa, Jalisco, Michoacán, and Chihuahua—to key U.S. markets including Texas (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, McAllen), California (Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno), and the East Coast (New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta). Our operational base in Sayula, Jalisco helps us coordinate efficient routes with optimized transit times.
How does JG Transportes ensure compliance with USDA regulations?
We support USDA compliance through phytosanitary certificate verification before each shipment, coordination with SENASICA and USDA/APHIS inspectors, temperature records throughout transit, full product traceability documentation, and ongoing staff training on current regulations. We work closely with certified customs agents in both countries to keep border crossings on schedule.
What types of perishable products does JG Transportes transport?
We move a wide range of agricultural perishables: tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers from Sinaloa; berries, avocado, and agave products from Jalisco; avocado, berries, and citrus from Michoacán; and apples, pecans, and peppers from Chihuahua. Our fleet supports different temperature ranges so products arrive in optimal condition at U.S. distribution centers.
What is the relationship between JG Transportes and JGroup?
JG Transportes is part of JGroup, a diversified business group. Sister companies include Solterra (agricultural production), JG Berries (berry production and farm operations), JG Clean MX (industrial cleaning in Mexico), OneClean (clean technology), and AERIS (cleaning services in New York). That vertical integration helps us offer more efficient logistics, especially with Solterra and JG Berries for direct field-to-U.S.-market moves.