Echo Global Logistics is expanding its Mexico presence with a new suite of intra-Mexico transportation services, according to FreightWaves. The Chicago-based third-party logistics provider formally added domestic Mexican transportation capabilities to its existing cross-border operations, customs brokerage, and warehousing services, aiming to let shippers manage freight movements throughout Mexico and across the U.S.-Mexico border through a single partner.
Echo Adds Domestic Mexican Freight Services
“By formally adding intra-Mexico transportation to our existing portfolio, Echo has solidified its position as a true end-to-end supply chain integrator for the region,” Troy Ryley, president of Echo Mexico, said in a news release, as reported by FreightWaves. He noted that shippers historically had to navigate multiple fragmented suppliers to manage cross-border legs, border warehousing, customs clearance, and domestic Mexican distribution.
The new offering includes city-to-city freight transportation, port drayage, domestic intermodal services, and managed transportation solutions across Mexico, integrated with Echo’s EchoXBorder division for customs brokerage and warehousing in both the United States and Mexico.
Echo has managed cross-border transportation for more than a decade but significantly expanded its Mexico operations in 2024 by opening locations in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Laredo, Texas. The company’s Mexico division has grown rapidly over the past two years, supported by investments in cross-border technology and bilingual logistics teams.
Ruben Gamboa, director of commercial development for Mexico and the southern border, stated: “Our investments in Mexico are purpose-built to bring the same level of operational excellence and scalable infrastructure our clients rely on in the U.S. directly into their Mexican operations.” By adding domestic transportation, Echo is positioning itself to capture a larger share of freight movements tied to North American manufacturing and trade while reducing operational complexity, Gamboa said.
Echo operates more than 60 locations across North America and provides freight brokerage and managed transportation across truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, cross-border, drayage, warehousing, and other modes.
DP World in Talks for Corpus Christi Container Terminal
DP World has entered exclusive negotiations for a long-term lease to develop and operate a container terminal at the Port of Corpus Christi in Texas, according to FreightWaves. The agreement is an early step toward expanding containerized cargo capabilities at one of the largest U.S. ports by total tonnage. If finalized, the project would be DP World’s first container terminal development on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Under the proposal, DP World would design, build, and operate the terminal, with the exclusive negotiation period focused on terminal design, capacity planning, and investment structure. The Port of Corpus Christi is a major gateway for U.S. energy, agricultural, and industrial exports.
Chinese Auto Supplier Invests $42M in Saltillo
A Chinese auto supplier has invested $42 million in a plant in Saltillo, Mexico, further underscoring the nearshoring trend that is driving logistics expansions in the region. Details of the supplier and its specific products were not detailed in the source.
Implications for Shippers and Operators
For freight forwarders and logistics managers, Echo’s expansion offers a single-provider option for intra-Mexico moves, potentially reducing administrative burden and improving visibility. The DP World Corpus Christi project, if realized, could add container capacity on the Gulf Coast, easing congestion at other ports. The Chinese investment in Saltillo signals continued automotive supply chain growth in northern Mexico, which may increase demand for cross-border trucking and warehousing services.
Watch list: The outcome of DP World’s exclusive negotiations will determine timeline and capacity of the new terminal. Echo’s integration of domestic services may attract new shipper contracts. Further nearshoring announcements could drive additional logistics investments in Mexico.
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