GDL BROKERAGE, INC.

GDL Brokerage, Inc. operates as a full-service customs broker in Laredo, Texas, strategically positioned at one of the busiest commercial border crossings between the United States and Mexico. Founded by licensed customs broker Gabriela de León, the company has built its reputation on facilitating efficient cross-border trade for importers moving goods through the Laredo gateway. For businesses searching for a customs broker in Laredo TX, GDL Brokerage offers the geographic advantage of being directly at the port of entry with deep knowledge of both US and Mexican customs procedures.

The firm achieved C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) certification in 2008, demonstrating commitment to supply chain security standards that can expedite cargo release and reduce inspection delays. In 2003, GDL Brokerage obtained licensing to operate a Foreign Trade Zone warehouse facility—a significant capability that allows importers to store merchandise indefinitely without paying US customs duties until goods enter domestic commerce. This bonded warehouse service provides substantial cash flow advantages for businesses managing inventory across the border.

With three operational offices in Mexico complementing their Laredo headquarters at 12121 Doc Adams, GDL Brokerage maintains comprehensive coverage of key Mexican logistics corridors including Nuevo Laredo, Colombia, San Luis Potosí, and Mexico City. The company's bilingual team handles customs entries remotely for all US ports of entry while maintaining hands-on presence at the border where timing and local relationships prove critical. For importers in Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, or Los Angeles looking for what a customs broker does beyond paperwork—GDL Brokerage provides integrated supply chain support including customs clearance, compliance consulting, duty drawback, and trade zone management.

The brokerage's service model emphasizes rapid response times, on-time delivery, information systems integration, and professional expertise. Led by licensed customs brokers including Gabriela de León, Gabriela Chapa Flores, and supported by logistics specialists Eduardo E. Chapa de León and Francisco Javier Chapa de Leon, GDL Brokerage brings decades of combined experience navigating USMCA regulations, classification challenges, and the complexities of US-Mexico trade. Whether you're a manufacturer importing automotive components, a distributor bringing consumer goods across the border, or an agricultural importer, GDL Brokerage's Laredo location and Mexican operational network position them as a practical choice for North American trade facilitation.