🚚 Borderlands Mexico – Logistics Bigwigs Pump Millions into U.S.-Mexico Cross-Border Hubs

by TRUCKERS VA
(UNITED STATES)

Introduction

Trade between the U.S. and Mexico isn’t just “strong”—it’s surging like a big rig downhill with no brakes. As nearshoring gains steam and U.S. companies move manufacturing closer to home, major logistics firms are stepping on the gas to match the momentum.

Evans Transportation, Geodis, DP World, and We Store Frozen are leading the charge, putting real money into cross-border hubs that make trade faster, smarter, and more reliable. And it’s not just about building warehouses—it’s about reshaping the future of freight.

Let’s break down what’s going on, who’s leading the pack, and why this isn’t just another press release—it’s a tectonic shift in North American logistics.

Key Investments This Week
Evans Transportation made headlines by opening its first office in Laredo, Texas—aka North America’s busiest land port. This expansion isn't just symbolic; it supports a full suite of cross-border services: dry van, flatbed, oversize, intermodal, warehousing, and transloading. With Laredo handling over 18,000 trucks per day, Evans is putting itself where the real action is.

DP World isn’t messing around either. The global logistics giant launched a major freight-forwarding hub in Mexico City, along with satellite offices in Guadalajara and Monterrey. This gives them boots on the ground in key regions while offering ocean freight, air freight, customs brokerage, and cross-border logistics under one unified umbrella.

Geodis and We Store Frozen haven’t been as loud about it, but they’re making quiet power moves by expanding cross-border capabilities, especially in refrigerated, temperature-sensitive logistics—a space with rising demand from food, pharma, and high-end retail.

Why the Push?
Let’s not overcomplicate it. Three major forces are driving this investment wave:

Mexico is now the #1 U.S. trade partner. In Q1 2025, Mexico overtook China in bilateral trade volume. That means more goods are moving south-to-north than ever before, and faster clearance is key to keeping inventory and revenue moving.

Nearshoring is booming. With rising costs and geopolitical tension in Asia, U.S. companies are relocating manufacturing to Mexico—especially in automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. That means logistics providers need to be closer to factories and border points to offer just-in-time services.

Diversifying supply chain risk. Port congestion, tariffs, and natural disasters have made cross-border resilience a must. Companies with facilities near the border can pivot faster and avoid getting caught in red-tape traffic.

Firm-by-Firm Highlights
Evans Transportation: This Wisconsin-based 3PL launched cross-border operations just last year. Now they’ve got boots on the ground in Laredo. VP Marcelo Baptista is leading the charge, and the company expects to generate more than $20 million in Mexico-related freight revenue by the end of 2024.

DP World: Already a titan in global logistics, DP World’s Mexico expansion adds muscle to its 800-strong Latin American team. These new hubs support an end-to-end logistics play—from ocean ports to inland delivery and border clearance.

Geodis & We Store Frozen: While less splashy, these firms are ramping up temp-controlled and intermodal services. As U.S. grocery chains and cold pharma expand into Latin markets, refrigerated freight is hot—and they’re staking their claim.

Industry Implications
These aren’t vanity builds—they’re strategic:

Transit time drops: No more waiting days to shuttle freight across multiple terminals. Local hubs mean smoother trailer swaps, less downtime, and faster border clearance.

Integrated services rule: Carriers now offer warehousing, customs brokerage, reefer service, and long-haul—all under one brand. That’s a game-changer for shippers looking for fewer handoffs.

Serious competitive edge: Companies that embed operations on both sides of the border gain priority access, better rates, and flexibility during bottlenecks.

Multiple Perspectives
Logistics execs: They see this as essential housekeeping. If you’re not building now, you’ll be backlogged later.

Manufacturers: Nearshored companies are thrilled—cheaper labor, faster turnarounds, and stronger partner networks.

Border cities: Laredo, Monterrey, Guadalajara—they’re booming. Jobs, roads, and warehousing space are in high demand.

Bottom Line
This isn’t a trend—it’s a transformation. As firms double down on the U.S.-Mexico corridor, a new freight ecosystem is emerging. More speed. More resilience. More jobs. The supply chain is getting smarter—and the smart money’s going south (and back north again).

Whether you’re a broker, fleet manager, or independent operator, you need to be tracking these moves. Because in a few years, “cross-border capable” won’t be a bonus—it’ll be the baseline.

🔥 Call to Action
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