6195 Barfield Road
Atlanta GA, 30328
United States
JAS Laredo opened in 2015 as a sales office dedicated to increasing the JAS cross-border traffic. Laredo offers JAS Worldwide a solid strategic location where the company can grow and increase its presence on both sides of the U.S. - Mexican border. This branch also creates solutions and acts as additional support for the JAS Worldwide network.
JAS Laredo started as part of the JAS Houston Branch before becoming a satellite office. The move was made in conjunction with JAS McAllen, where their significant efforts contributed to JAS McAllen receiving a nomination for branch of the year in 2019. JAS Laredo focuses on selling cross-border business. Their specialties include transportation and US-Mexico customs brokerage, with a strong footprint in distribution and warehousing services.
With much operational growth in 2017, Customs Entry Specialist Laura “Rocio” Enriquez joined the team. She brings with her more than 10 years of experience in US/MX customs brokerage. With the support of JAS Compliance and Enriquez’s natural drive, the team has excelled in this area, building valuable and trusting relationships.
In February 2021, the Laredo team moved into a state-of-the-art facility with direct access to third-party warehouses. JAS Laredo has two warehouses at its disposal, each one with about 60,000 square feet with 1,000 pallet positions. Under the leadership of Antonio Pastrana, Branch Manager, the Laredo team adopted an admirable understanding of the market and the intricacies of dealing with the United States and Mexican governments. The boutique concept to selling along the southern border and the consultancy approach with JAS Laredo’s customers has brought on new business and a newfound demand for the products and services offered.
The Laredo team has proven expertise and true skill in establishing cross-border solutions, which has enabled JAS to stand out against its competitors, particularly in this volatile market. The Laredo team currently operates a distribution model for two of its key global customers, utilizing the customers’ systems and acting as an extension of their operations.
Monica Ortiz, the Operational Supervisor, brings more than 20 years of experience in freight forwarding to the team. She specializes in 4-wall distribution and logistics, which supports JAS Laredo’s efforts in providing these additional services in Laredo while maintaining an impressive 98.5 percent inventory accuracy.
Tracy Garcia, Transportation Supervisor, was JAS Laredo’s first hire, with years of experience in trucking and ground transportation from the carrier and broker/forwarder side of the business. Tracy’s impact on the JAS Laredo operation became clear immediately. Her level of dedication and enthusiasm is commendable. Regularly going the extra mile to ensure that our internal and external customers are satisfied, she provides a level of contagious positivity. Garcia is a team member who makes a difference.
The JAS Laredo team is incredibly pleased with the developments taking place within the branch. JAS Laredo handles a vast customer portfolio of locally controlled and developed businesses. JAS Laredo provides trucking services, together with US and MX customs brokerage via multiple border crossings. Similarly, JAS Laredo provides ground transportation services from multiple pick-up points in Mexico.
Like JAS Miami, the Laredo team has access to an FTZ (Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc.). This activation also allows JAS Laredo to provide specialized services related to FTZ operations. For legal purposes, this space is outside the customs territory of the United States, which provides the opportunity to offer weekly entry services, duty deferral for import goods, and duty eliminations for some export goods while also providing cost-saving measures. These are major benefits when operating along the border.
The Laredo team has gained a unique perspective from our Mexican brokerage side, truly operating in a cohesive manner, which has certainly allowed for the development of detailed and targeted solutions for our clients. The Laredo team is expanding by exceeding the industry standard. I am grateful to the team for their efforts in continuously remaining innovative and committed to our customers.
Congratulations JAS Laredo, what an inspiring branch! At JAS People Make the Difference!" Eugenio Fumo, CEO JAS USA
JAS Worldwide is proud to announce its attendance and sponsorship of LogiPharma USA 2024, taking place from September 23-25, 2024, in Boston, MA. As a key player in the pharma & healthcare logistics industry, JAS is committed to advancing pharmaceutical supply chain solutions and is excited to engage with industry leaders at this premier event.
LogiPharma USA is the world's leading event for pharmaceutical supply chain professionals, bringing together industry experts to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in the field. This year's conference will focus on driving operational excellence, digital transformation, and customer-centric supply chains in the pharmaceutical industry.
As a sponsor, JAS Worldwide will have a prominent presence at the event, showcasing its innovative logistics solutions designed to meet the unique demands of the pharmaceutical sector. Attendees are invited to visit with JAS Pharma & Healthcare experts at booth 106 to learn about the company's innovative technologies and comprehensive services that ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant movement of pharmaceutical products.
"LogiPharma USA offers a unique for JAS Worldwide to connect with industry leaders and demonstrate our commitment to advancing pharmaceutical logistics," said Frank Cascante, Global VP Pharma & Healthcare "We look forward to sharing our expertise and exploring new partnerships that drive innovation and improve patient outcomes."
JAS Worldwide recently participated in the Asia Fruit Logistica 2024 trade show, held in Hong Kong, reinforcing its commitment to providing innovative logistics solutions for the fresh produce industry. As one of the premier events in the fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain, the exhibition brought together industry leaders, suppliers, and service providers from across the globe.
During the event, JAS highlighted its end-to-end cold chain logistics solutions, designed to ensure the safe and efficient transport of temperature-sensitive products. With a focus on preserving the freshness and quality of produce, JAS offers a comprehensive range of services, including air and ocean freight, warehousing, and last-mile delivery—tailored to meet the specific needs of the fresh produce industry.
As the global demand for fresh produce continues to rise, JAS remains dedicated to leveraging its innovative technology and industry knowledge to meet evolving customer needs. The company's presence at Asia Fruit Logistica 2024 underscored its role as a trusted advisor in the industry.
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Update - September 4, 2024
We are happy to report that all essential systems to our operations have been restored following the recent incident. JAS SmartHub is now functioning, so customers are able to track their shipments in real time. The vast majority of customers and vendors are being serviced as usual, and any backlogged requests continue to be worked through by our dedicated team. For any customers still dealing with specific issues, we are working to resolve those as quickly as possible.
While our operations have been restored, we continue to remain vigilant and closely monitor any potential risks. We are continuing to work with cybersecurity experts to finalize our investigation and further enhance the security of our systems.
We are extremely appreciative of the patience and support that our customers and vendors have provided as we have worked to resolve this issue. Given our restoration progress, at this time, we are no longer anticipating posting additional updates on this page. We will continue to work with customers directly to resolve any issues. For any specific questions that you may still have regarding this incident, please reach out to your regular JAS contacts and they will support you.
Update - September 3, 2024
Our central operating systems and all core functions are operating as normal. With most customers and vendors doing business with JAS at the pre-incident level, we are approaching full recovery while staying vigilant, closely monitoring potential risks, and enhancing our security measures to mitigate potential future disruptions. We conducted a global password reset and have taken additional measures to enhance our cybersecurity posture.
Backlogged requests are at a manageable level, and many local-specific functionalities are safely coming back online. Our US Customs data flows are also back online, with a couple of exceptions, which are still undergoing restoration and are not critical to our operations. Customers should reach out to their regular JAS contacts with any specific questions about their shipments.
We remain fully committed to supporting our customers during this period and will continue to provide updates on this page as we have additional information to share.
Update - September 2, 2024
Our central operating systems are working well, and all core functions are operating. We are approaching full recovery, and most of our customers and vendors have resumed doing business with JAS at the pre-incident level across most geographies. We are staying vigilant, closely monitoring potential risks, and implementing additional security measures to mitigate future disruptions.
Any remaining backlogged requests and local-specific functionalities are being tackled and resolved methodically and professionally.
We remain fully committed to supporting our customers during this period and will continue to provide updates on this page as we have additional information to share.
Update - September 1, 2024
We are progressing steadily toward full restoration while remaining vigilant. Our team continues to closely monitor any potential risks and implement additional security measures to mitigate future disruptions.
Our central operations are fully operational, customers are being served, billing and payment systems are operational, and data integration with customers' and vendors' systems has been restored in most cases. Our team continues to work through any remaining backlogged requests, and local-specific functionalities are being tackled and resolved.
We remain fully committed to supporting our customers during this period and will continue to provide updates on this page as we have additional information to share.
Update - August 31, 2024
Our dedicated team has been working tirelessly through the weekend, around the clock, to restore services and provide support to our customers. Our central operations systems have been up and running since yesterday, our team is working through backlogged requests, and more functionalities are being released over the coming days. Our customers and vendors have been communicating safely, continuously, and promptly with JAS via our email system and website, which were never impacted as a result of this incident, and we are also pleased to report that our primary customer facing portal, JAS SmartHub, is safely back online as well.
We are on the path of stability and approaching full recovery. As we continue to work to restore all impacted systems, we will communicate specific workarounds on a case-by-case basis. We are taking a careful and step-by-step approach while closely monitoring any potential risk and implementing additional security measures to mitigate future disruptions.
We remain fully committed to supporting our customers during this period and minimizing disruptions wherever possible. We will continue to provide updates on this page as we have additional information to share.
Update - August 30, 2024
We are pleased to share that we have reached a significant milestone in our system restoration. C1, our central operations system, is back up and running, and the system is ready for use worldwide.
Our dedicated team is working tirelessly as we continue to restore services and provide support to customers while implementing additional security measures to mitigate future disruptions. As we move forward, we are taking a careful, step-by-step approach to ensure a stable recovery. Services will be restored gradually, and some functions may take longer to return to full operation. We remain fully committed to supporting our customers during this period and minimizing disruptions wherever possible. We will continue to provide updates on this page as we have additional information to share.
Update - August 29, 2024
We are making significant progress in our recovery efforts, with our dedicated JAS team members working tirelessly to restore our services and provide support to our customers. While we continue our thorough investigation and cautionary measures, we have a path forward. Our email system and website remain secure, so it is safe to communicate with our team as usual.
We appreciate the tremendous support from our customers and the industry community. We remain committed to transparency and will continue to provide updates on this page as we reach new milestones in our recovery process.
Update - August 28, 2024
Our investigation and necessary actions to recover continue to progress. JAS team members are working around the clock to restore and resume services to our customers and vendors. Although we still do not have a definite time frame, in many countries we have successfully activated contingencies locally to serve urgent needs, and we are happy to report that the majority of our contract logistics business and a few of JAS entities have not been impacted. We remain committed to transparency and will provide further updates on this page as we have additional information to share.
August 27, 2024
JAS is experiencing technical disruptions impacting our ability to operate and provide services to our customers. Upon identification of this issue, we immediately secured our systems and commenced an investigation with assistance from external cybersecurity experts. Based on our investigation to date, we have determined that this cybersecurity incident was the result of ransomware.
At this time, we do not have an estimated time frame for restoration, but we are working around-the-clock to restore access to our systems and provide services to our customers and vendors.
Our investigation is ongoing and in its early stages. We will provide further updates on this page as we have additional information to share.
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