International freight costs move fast, and the leaders responsible for global shipping budgets feel that change every day.
To help you navigate what’s ahead, we’re sharing insights from our recent conversation with Carlos González-Compte, the leader of our Latin America division at Pegasus Logistics Group. Carlos has spent more than 15 years expanding operations across Mexico, Costa Rica, Central America, and the U.S., supporting global manufacturers as they optimize freight networks and respond to evolving trade environments.
His experience offers real-world clarity on how companies can think more strategically about their global shipping budgets and position their supply chains for the next era of international logistics.
The Role of Landed Cost Visibility in Managing International Shipping Budgets
When companies come to us for help shaping their international freight strategy, they often begin with a rate. We start with the entire supply chain. A sustainable, controlled cost structure depends on understanding where products are made, how they move, which markets impose higher duties, and how commercial relationships influence landed cost.
As Carlos explains: “Every customer has its own version of operational structure. You need to understand their landscape before you can create value.”
This broader approach helps organizations identify tariff exposure, evaluate nearshoring potential, and understand how trade agreements such as USMCA influence their financial planning.
In one recent engagement, a multinational medical device manufacturer reduced its landed costs by 14% in the first year after we helped redesign its routing strategy, optimize container utilization, and rebalance production between Asia and Costa Rica.
By viewing the supply chain as an interconnected ecosystem rather than a series of lanes, our team helps clients build cost structures that remain stable even as global conditions shift.
Why Rate Sheets Don’t Reveal the True Cost of Global Logistics
We often find that the most significant cost drains happen inside the operation, not in the freight market itself. When procurement, planning, and logistics do not share visibility, small decisions multiply across the network.
Carlos sees this often when we begin new partnerships.
“Some companies only want an Excel rate sheet, but they are not looking at inventory levels or consolidation points. They end up duplicating their inventory without realizing it.”
To help clients avoid these hidden costs, our team evaluates:
- Order frequency and its impact on inventory carrying costs
- Packaging, loading, and container utilization
- Mode mix and opportunities to rebalance between air and ocean
- Supplier patterns and consolidation opportunities
This is where we uncover some of the quickest wins. Once clients gain visibility across these components, budgets begin to move in the right direction.
Industry research supports this. According to Gartner, companies overspend by 10–20% on global freight each year due to inefficient planning and a lack of cross-functional coordination. Our team often uncovers redundancies in order planning, excess reliance on air freight, missed consolidation opportunities, and packaging decisions that reduce container utilization.
Integrating Carbon Reduction Into Your International Freight Budget
Many clients are accelerating sustainability commitments, and we help them blend environmental responsibility with cost discipline. Mode decisions, loading strategies, and lane-level visibility often yield carbon savings without incurring unnecessary costs.
“Some customers want to become net zero in the next few years. We help by showing their carbon footprint by lane and the alternatives that can improve it.”, Carlos says.
By giving clients clear insights into their emissions, we help them consider cleaner fuel options, transition appropriate freight from air to ocean, and design routes that support both budget and sustainability goals.
Latin America’s Growing Role in Global Manufacturing and Freight Optimization
Our team has been closely involved in the rise of nearshoring across North America. Mexico, Costa Rica, and Central America continue to attract investment, increase manufacturing capacity, and strengthen their role in regional supply chains.
Carlos sees this momentum building across our entire Latin America network.
“More manufacturing is moving to Mexico. It is extremely positive for the region and it will shape the next era of global supply chains.”
With established operations in Mexico, Costa Rica, Central America, and Miami, Pegasus Logistics Group is ready to help clients take advantage of new capacity, shorter lead times, and more resilient sourcing models.
How Pegasus Logistics Group Elevates International Supply Chain Performance
Clients choose us because we prioritize their experience and build solutions around their needs. We adapt our structure to the client, not the other way around.
“We engage clients with solutions that fit them. We focus on the experience and make sure they have a partner they can trust.” – Carlos, leader of Pegasus Logistics Group Latin America division.
That commitment guides our entire organization. Our clients know they have a team that listens, collaborates, and designs solutions built around their real-world challenges.
Let’s talk about how Pegasus Logistics Group can help you balance reliability and cost across your global supply chain.