Laredo Freight Hub: DSV Opens $90M Cross-Border Site

What happened

Laredo has a new freight hub for U.S.-Mexico trade. Global logistics company DSV has opened a $90 million building in Laredo, FreightWaves reported on Oct. 21. The site is 853,000 square feet. That is about 15 football fields under one roof.

It sits on 49 acres at Port Grande, right along Interstate 35. Laredo is one of the busiest gateways in the country for trade with Mexico. DSV broke ground on the project in July 2025.

The building mixes many jobs in one place:

• Warehousing and cross-docking (moving freight from one trailer to another fast).
• Bonded warehousing and Foreign-Trade Zone storage (places where imported goods can wait before duties are paid).
• Cross-border trucking.
• U.S. customs clearance and Mexican customs processing.
• Inventory, distribution and e-commerce orders.

DSV says putting it all together should cut delays and make customs clearance smoother. The company also opened an office in McAllen not long ago.

What it means for owner-operators

Big warehouses near the bridges usually mean more loads moving in and out of Laredo. Freight that crosses the border has to be stored, sorted and moved again. Much of that last part happens by truck, on I-35 and the roads around the bridges.

For small carriers, that can mean more chances to haul local and regional freight from Laredo. It can also mean more trucks on I-35 near Port Grande at busy hours. Plan your times and fuel stops with that in mind.

Shippers and logistics companies at sites like this one often check a carrier before giving a load. They look at your USDOT number, your authority and your safety record. If your file is not current, you may lose the load to someone else.

What to do next

• Check your authority. Make sure your USDOT number, MC number and BOC-3 are active. Our trucking filing guide shows each step.
• Update your MCS-150. Old phone numbers or addresses can make a shipper think your company is not active.
• Keep your border papers in order. If you cross into Mexico, have your documents ready before you get to the bridge.
• Watch out for fake brokers. More freight brings more fraud. Learn how to check a freight broker before you take a load.
• Plan your route. Expect more truck traffic near Port Grande on I-35.

Need help getting your file ready? Call TCZ Permits at 956-526-6727.