In 1956, Librado Piña Sr., went into partnership with John W. Lewis to establish Lewis & Piña Custom Brokers. Mr. Lewis and Librado Piña Sr., started their business at 120 Market St., which prospered and eventually moved to 402 Chihuahua St. in 1965.

Due to continued growth, the operation was moved to 1200 Guatemozin St. in 1973. Lewis announced his retirement the same year and the firm changed it's name to Librado Piña, Inc. Today, L.P.I. operates all business transactions from 8901 San Mateo Drive in the Tejas Industrial Park in North Laredo.

Initially, L.P.I. handled 3,000 shipments per year. Now it is a multi-faceted enterprise boasting record port entries in this border city and continuously seeking to set new records in shipments. Solely based on 1993 figures, L.P.I. handled 36,000 shipments and expects to exceed these figures in the future. L.P.I. is on the forefront in custom brokerage and is setting the pace for other firms in South Texas.


Within the boundaries of the twelve spacious acres which L.P.I. encompasses, 100,000 square feet of covered warehouse space, a private railroad spur track and covered stock areas are in constant use servicing the many clients which L.P.I. has acquired throughout the years. Parking facilities for over 200 trailers, 15 forklifts and 20 tractor trailers add to the efficient and professional manner in which daily operations are managed. An expansion of 50,000 to 80,000 square feet of additional covered warehouse space are in the projected planning stages.

L.P.I. attributes its success to expertise in import/export management, adequate facilities, proficient personnel and a prime location in South Texas.
Laredo has been recognized as an all-American City and L.P.I. Custom House Brokers are honored to support and contribute to the growth of this flourishing city which is a major artery into Mexico.

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