T P W, INC.

What T P W, INC. does

T P W, Inc. is the US warehousing legal entity associated with Ericher (Ermilo Richer Agencia Aduanal), a 107-year-old Mexico-headquartered customs brokerage and integrated 3PL logistics provider founded in 1917. The group holds dual Mexican (Agente Aduanal Mexicano) and US (Agente Aduanal Americano) customs broker licenses, providing import/export clearance coverage at 16+ Mexican customs locations spanning the entire northern border (Nuevo Laredo, Laredo TX, Reynosa, Matamoros, Ciudad Juárez, Piedras Negras, Mexicali, Tijuana, Nogales), the southern border (Ciudad Hidalgo), major maritime ports (Altamira, Manzanillo, Lázaro Cárdenas, Veracruz), and air cargo gateways (AICM, Guadalajara). On the US side, T P W, Inc. anchors cross-border distribution with approximately 21 hectares of bonded warehouse capacity across Laredo TX (11 hectares, 400-truck yard), Eagle Pass TX (4 hectares, 75 trucks), and El Paso TX (6 hectares, 100 trucks), supplemented by operations support locations in San Antonio, San Diego, and Nogales.

The core product platform is "Servicios Integrales 3PL," which bundles customs brokerage, international and domestic freight forwarding, bonded warehousing, and last-mile distribution under a single point of contact. Supporting digital services include the proprietary P@perless electronic document download system and the A.A. Ermilo E. Richer client portal (reportes.ericher.com) for online access to customs reports and documentation. An in-house IT Systems Department develops and maintains these applications, and the company displays ITIL and ISO certifications alongside its CTPAT (since 2013) and pending OEA credentials. The revenue model is B2B services-based and quote-driven; pricing is not publicly disclosed, and customer acquisition is primarily relationship-driven rather than marketing-led.

The customer base is described horizontally as importers and exporters engaged in international trade requiring customs clearance, warehousing, and cross-border distribution, with no named enterprise logos publicly disclosed. Ownership is private and family-controlled, with no institutional investors or public listing; T P W, Inc. sits within the corporate structure alongside Ermilo Richer Agencia Aduanal (Mexican operating subsidiary) and Bodegas TPW, Inc. (US warehouse operations). Leadership includes Director of Operations David P. Higgerson and customs agent A.A. Ermilo E. Richer, the eponymous principal whose family has run the firm since 1917.

Name

T P W, INC.

Legal name

T P W, Inc.

Website

https://ericher.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

T P W, Inc. is the US warehousing entity of Ericher (Ermilo Richer Agencia Aduanal), a 107-year-old customs brokerage and integrated 3PL logistics provider serving cross-border importers and exporters between Mexico and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Customs Brokerage and 3PL Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Consulting & Brokerage Outsourcing (Managed Brokerage, Brokerage Operations) (TLACAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance Management (TLAIANAD), Cross-Border Freight Brokerage (USMCA/EU, etc.) (TLADAMAN), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

Keywords

• Customs brokerage services
• Third-party logistics
• Cross-border freight
• Warehousing and distribution
• Import and export clearance

Headquarters

HQ city

LAREDO, Texas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Ericher provides integrated customs brokerage services through its dual Mexican and US customs agent licenses, covering 16+ customs locations including the entire northern and southern Mexican border and major maritime ports. Under its Servicios Integrales 3PL platform, the company delivers logistics and transportation (national and international freight forwarding), warehousing and distribution (in Laredo, Eagle Pass, El Paso, and San Antonio TX), and customs advisory on sanitary, tariff, and regulatory controls for merchandise imports and exports.

Product overview

T P W, INC. (doing business as Ericher) operates as an integrated 3PL logistics and customs brokerage provider with a platform-plus-services model. The core offering consists of integrated customs agency services (Mexican and American), logistics and transportation, and distribution center/warehousing operations. These are unified under the Servicios Integrales 3PL platform, providing a single point of contact for international trade operations. Supporting digital services include the P@perless electronic document system and the A.A. Ermilo E. Richer client portal at reportes.ericher.com for accessing reports and documentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mexican and American Customs Brokerage (Agencia Aduanal Mexicana y Americana) Customs agency services covering both Mexican and American customs operations, with coverage at principal customs offices including the entire northern border, southern border, and major maritime ports of Mexico. Designed for importers and exporters requiring cross-border clearance.
• Logistics and Transportation (Logística y Transporte) Comprehensive logistics and transportation services including national and international freight forwarding, merchandise handling, and distribution, for importers and exporters requiring movement of goods across the US-Mexico border.
• Distribution Center and Warehousing (Centro de Distribución y Almacenaje) Merchandise storage and distribution services with US warehouse facilities in Eagle Pass TX, El Paso TX, and San Antonio TX. Supports importers and exporters with physical warehousing capacity and yard space for trailers.
• Integrated 3PL Services (Servicios Integrales 3PL) A comprehensive third-party logistics platform that integrates customs brokerage, warehousing, transportation, and distribution under a single point of contact for international trade operations between Mexico and the United States.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CTPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)coreOthers · 1 January 2013Security and quality certification program that ensures compliance with US Customs and Border Protection security standards. Company has been CTPAT certified since 2013.
• OEA México (Operador Económico Autorizado)coreOthersAuthorized Economic Operator certification program in Mexico. Company is currently in the process of obtaining this certification, demonstrating compliance with supply chain security standards.
• SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria)coreOthersMexico's Tax Administration Service - the primary government authority for customs operations, electronic systems, and regulatory compliance in foreign trade.
• VUCEM (Ventanilla Única de Comercio Exterior)coreTechnology or IntegrationMexico's Single Window for Foreign Trade - electronic portal for customs procedures and documentation submission required for all import/export operations.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)coreOthersUS government agency overseeing customs operations at US ports of entry. Company operates as licensed US customs broker with CBP certifications.
• ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)minorOthersIT service management framework certification. Company displays ITIL certification logo indicating adherence to IT service management best practices.
• ISO (International Organization for Standardization)minorOthersQuality management system certification. Company displays ISO certification logo.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarder and customs broker with extensive Mexico operations; broad incumbent that offers overlapping customs and 3PL services but as part of a worldwide portfolio rather than US-Mexico specialization.
• Expeditors International: Global freight forwarder with customs brokerage capabilities and growing Mexico presence; competes on enterprise accounts requiring cross-border and ocean freight services.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global logistics provider with significant customs brokerage and cross-border operations in Mexico; competes on large enterprise shipper accounts where Ericher also bids.
• C.H. Robinson: Large US-based 3PL and freight broker with established Mexico cross-border operations through its NAST division; broader offering but overlapping customer base with Ericher.

Regional players

• Vantec (Vantec World Transport): Cross-border logistics provider with operations across Mexico and the US southwest border, offering customs clearance and 3PL services comparable to Ericher's regional model.

Direct peers

• BDP International: Global freight forwarder and customs broker with strong presence in Mexico and Latin America; offers integrated customs, transportation, and warehousing similar to Ericher's Servicios Integrales 3PL.
• Cargo International: Mexican customs broker and 3PL focused on US-Mexico cross-border trade with warehouse operations along the northern border; directly comparable in service mix and geographic focus to Ericher.
• Trans-Trade (TTI): US-Mexico cross-border logistics and customs broker operating dedicated freight between US and Mexican manufacturing hubs; directly comparable to Ericher's cross-border clearance and transportation model.
• Grupo Logra: Mexico-based customs brokerage and 3PL with comparable dual-border coverage and integrated trade services; competes directly with Ericher for cross-border clearance and logistics on the US-Mexico corridor.
• Translatlantic Forwarders: Mexico-based customs broker and freight forwarder serving importers/exporters across northern border crossings; competes with Ericher for clearance and logistics business on the same corridors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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