Echo Global Logistics makes further inroads in Mexico, with the opening of new Monterrey location

Chicago-based third-party logistics (3PL) services provider Echo Global Logistics said today it has officially opened up a new Monterrey, Mexico-based cross-border office, part of an ongoing commitment by the company focused on expanding its presence in Mexico.

Echo said its Mexico services include options for dry van, temperature-controlled shipping, flatbed, LTL, intermodal, and managed transportation. And it added that with its integrated cross-border transportation technology and a team of bilingual experts, Echo provides shippers with what it called a seamless experience for navigating trade and customs regulations.

“By expanding our presence in Mexico, our cross-border team is better equipped to keep the supply chain moving,” said Troy Ryley, President of Echo Mexico. “As one of the few companies to earn a 3PL certification in the CTPAT program for cross-border transportation, Echo is well-equipped to keep freight safe and secure. Additionally, with integrated technology at your fingertips and cross-border experts by your side, shipping into, out of, and across Mexico is much simpler.”

This follows a March 2024 announcement, in which Echo expanded its cross-border services in Mexico, following eight years of managing southern border shipping services. As key parts of this expansion, the company said, at the time, that it has set up new locations in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Laredo, Texas, and also tapped 30-year logistics veteran Ryley as President, Echo Mexico. Ryley has deep experience managing and scaling large teams, as well as extensive knowledge in developing integrated U.S.-Mexico logistics offerings. And this past March, the company officially opened the doors to a new Mexico City-based office.

Ryley told LM earlier this year that Echo’s Mexico division provides Cross-Border and southern border truck brokerage, and U.S. and Mexican Customs Brokerage. He also noted that Echo’s Mexico division also offers the same diversity of services that its U.S. solutions have including Managed Transportation, Warehousing and Distribution, and cargo insurance through EchoInsure+Mexico.

In a recent interview with LM, Echo CEO Doug Waggoner said that the company’s initiatives in Mexico have been very positive for the company, driven by its investments there.

“We're adding facilities and people, and we're getting better penetration into the market,” he said. “And there has been a trend towards near showing long before the tariff noise came up. We see it as sort of a target-rich environment. We feel like we're penetrating that market. We've got growth numbers to prove it, and we're excited about it.

As for how far along Echo’s business efforts are in Mexico, he said the company has added a lot of people, in addition to its facilities in Mexico City and one in Monterey and is also building its carrier network.

“We're also implementing some specialized technology for the Mexico intra-country brokerage business,” he said. “Those things are all sort of being rolled out now. Even though we've got pretty good growth, it was on a fairly low base.”