C.H. Robinson Launches New U.S.-Mexico Freight Service – Global Trade Magazine
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September 12th, 2025|Written by
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C.H. Robinson (NASDAQ: CHRW) has launched a new freight consolidation service designed to streamline shipping between the U.S. and Mexico. According to a report, the service promises to reduce shippers’ costs by up to 40% and provide shipment visibility up to 48 hours earlier than standard methods.
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The offering integrates several logistical components, including consolidation within Mexico, customs brokerage, bonded warehousing, and AI-driven routing for final delivery across the U.S. and Canada. It specifically addresses the common industry challenge of underutilized trucks crossing the border by combining less-than-truckload shipments from multiple suppliers into full truckloads, thereby optimizing equipment and reducing empty space.
This initiative is supported by the company’s significant infrastructure, including a 400,000-square-foot cross-border facility in Laredo, Texas, which opened in 2023. The Laredo operation features 154 dock doors and capacity for 700 trailers, handling as many as 350 shipments daily. Data from the IndexBox platform shows that cross-border trade flows are a critical component of North American supply chains, making such efficiency gains highly valuable for a wide range of sectors. Industry experts at the firm indicate the service will benefit automotive manufacturers, industrial suppliers, retailers, and healthcare companies importing goods from Mexico. The move reflects a broader industry trend toward holistic, interconnected logistics solutions to alleviate economic pressures within complex supply networks.
Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform
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