This month marks a significant milestone for C.H. Robinson as the company celebrates its 35th anniversary in Mexico. With a robust presence of bilingual logistics experts in nine local offices across Mexico and the U.S. southern border, C.H. Robinson is a leader in Mexico’s logistics industry, bringing smarter solutions for shippers and carriers alike.
"Established operations and strong strategic relationships are essential in Mexico, where the logistics landscape can be significantly more complex than in many other global markets," said Veronica Gonzalez, Director of North American Surface Transportation, Mexico at C.H. Robinson.
"For example, when it comes to cross-border trade, it’s not as simple as sending one truck across the border. Due to the laws and trade regulations, it typically requires three trucks to get from Mexico into the U.S. We manage one in every ten truckloads crossing into the U.S., and we use our unmatched expertise to help shippers navigate the complex trade regulations and provide solutions across modes and ports of entry to ensure a seamless move across the border."
C.H. Robinson’s more than 1.5 million square feet of cross-dock and warehouse space across Mexico and the U.S. southern border and experience handling over 1.5 million cross-border shipments annually is another differentiator, especially as it seamlessly connects into broader air, ocean and intra-Mexico truck and intermodal services. C.H. Robinson Managed Solutions also takes it a step further by bringing together TMS, 3PL and 4PL solutions which increases supply chain visibility, agility and configurability like never before. With these combined solutions for shippers, C.H. Robinson has built a logistics powerhouse over the last 35 years.
This expertise is especially crucial for companies looking to grow or move to Mexico. Since the onset of the nearshoring boom a decade ago, C.H. Robinson has helped hundreds of customers shift their supply chains, providing everything from compliance and logistics services to insights and counsel that aid business leaders in their decision-making. For example, Robinson assists customers in optimizing geographic considerations, such as proximity and access to essential resources like water and energy, and a labor force that can support business needs. C.H. Robinson goes beyond just moving freight, looking across the entire supply chain to maximize efficiency and outcomes from the supplier to the final mile of a shipment.
Despite trade uncertainty between the U.S. and Mexico, nearshoring and investments in Mexico have not slowed down. Over the past several years, investments from industries, like automotive and healthcare, has led to growth in cross-border freight, with Laredo growing into the number one U.S. port of entry for months in a row.
"While other logistics companies are just starting to get a toehold at the U.S.-Mexico border, we have decades of experience and deep-rooted expertise to draw from, putting us in a better position to support shippers’ needs in this complex environment," said Carlos Tamayo, Director of Global Forwarding, Mexico at C.H. Robinson.
"Our connectivity across Mexico, from the southern tip to the northern border, is key as supply chains become more complex and require greater flexibility. Whether helping shippers shift ocean ports, explore modal changes, or view freight in motion at the item level, we have the expertise, technology, and relationships needed to build and execute strategies for today and for the future."
As C.H. Robinson marks 35 years, the company celebrates past accomplishments but also stays focused on strategizing for the future as growth in Mexico and logistics complexity continue to increase. The company is committed to delivering unmatched logistics solutions for shippers through their unrivaled expertise, scale, and tailored solutions.
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