C.H. Robinson is expanding its footprint along the U.S.–Mexico border as trade volumes continue to rise. The global third-party logistics provider has brought more than 450,000 square feet of additional warehousing and cross-docking space online in El Paso, Texas. The move comes as more shippers rely on Mexico’s fast-growing manufacturing base, and it pushes the company’s total U.S.–Mexico operating space past 2 million square feet. The added capacity is intended to ease one of the region’s persistent constraints: limited available space near the border.
The expansion addresses rising demand across the cross-border supply chain. Mexico’s export growth continues to accelerate, boosted by advances in the main producing regions. In Chihuahua, which is just across from El Paso, exports were $47.551 billion in the second quarter of 2025, approximately 36% higher than the same period a year ago. Much of that surge comes from high-tech goods, especially computer and communication equipment, which continue to anchor the region’s role as a major manufacturing hub.
Jay Cornmesser, Vice President for Mexico Cross-Border Services at C.H. Robinson, highlighted the vital role of the area. “We continue to see El Paso emerge as a vital gateway for not just high-tech freight, but also automotive, medical devices, and healthcare products,” Cornmesser said. He noted that Juárez, located just across the border, maintains a substantial maquiladora manufacturing base. “Our expansion in El Paso is a direct response to the evolving needs of our customers in today’s dynamic trade landscape.” The necessity for this added capacity was driven by growth in both nearshoring and overall freight volume, highlighting the pressure on the entire cross-border supply chain.
Cornmesser, speaking to Logistics Management, emphasized the dramatic increase in trade volume, citing that Mexico’s exports had jumped over 13% from last year, with Chihuahua leading the way due to its nearly 36% rise in export value. He confirmed that industries like tech, automotive, and medical devices are primarily driving this increased volume and require logistics support that can keep pace and scale. The company believes having this extra capacity in the El Paso Logistics Hub, near the Juárez manufacturing hub and the booming activity from Chihuahua, gives shippers a major advantage.
The ultimate goal, according to Michael Castagnetto, president of North American Surface Transportation at C.H. Robinson, is to give shippers more flexibility when global trade remains unpredictable. The new capacity supports businesses of all sizes, including those that are first-time market entrants requiring assistance with customs, transportation, local requirements, and warehousing. “With 35+ years of proven expertise in Mexico, boots on the ground, AI-driven solutions, and 2 million square feet of strategically located facilities on the border, we set the standard for end-to-end service,” he said. “We’re not just reacting to change—we’re anticipating it.” This investment solidifies C.H. Robinson’s leadership in the North American cross-border supply chain.
