C.H. Robinson is expanding its border operations again, adding more than 450,000 square feet of warehousing and cross-docking space in El Paso, Texas. The move brings the company’s U.S.–Mexico logistics footprint to more than 2 million square feet as shippers continue to lean on Mexico’s fast-growing manufacturing base.
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The company said the expansion comes at a time when Mexico’s export activity is climbing. Chihuahua, just across the border from El Paso, reached $47.551 billion in exports in the second quarter of 2025, up nearly 36% from a year earlier. High-tech products now lead Mexico’s export growth, and the region has become a major hub for computer and communication equipment.
“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,” said Jay Cornmesser, Vice President for Mexico Cross-Border Services at C.H. Robinson. “Juárez, located just across the border, has 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.”
Speaking with Logistics Management, Cornmesser said the growth in volume and nearshoring activity made the expansion necessary. “Mexico’s exports jumped over 13% from last year, and Chihuahua…is leading the pack with a nearly 36% increase in export value,” he said. “Industries like tech, automotive, and medical devices are really driving that volume, and they need logistics that can keep up and flex as they grow.”
He added that the new El Paso space helps solve a long-standing capacity challenge. “Space is historically tight along the U.S.–Mexico border, so having this extra capacity near Juárez’s maquiladora hub and the booming export activity out of Chihuahua is a big advantage for shippers,” he said.
C.H. Robinson said the expansion supports companies of all sizes that are building or scaling operations in Mexico, including first-time entrants that need help with customs, warehousing, transportation, and local requirements.
Michael Castagnetto, president of North American Surface Transportation at C.H. Robinson, said the goal is to give shippers more flexibility at a time when global trade remains unpredictable. “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.”
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