Redwood Logistics Bolsters Border Operations With EELCO Acquisition

Key Details Redwood Logistics has acquired EELCO, a Laredo-based customs brokerage and warehousing provider with over 30 years of border experience. The deal strengthens Redwood Mexico's cross-border logistics platform and brings in-house customs brokerage capabilities that were previously outsourced to partners. Why It Matters Complex trade compliance requirements and nearshoring trends have pushed customers to demand direct ownership of customs services rather than third-party arrangements. EELCO operates a 250,000-square-foot Foreign-Trade Zone facility in Laredo and provides seamless brokerage services on both U.S. and Mexican sides of the border. What's Next Redwood Mexico currently handles over 40,000 annual shipments through 300 carrier partners. Adding EELCO's licensed brokerage operations, FTZ warehousing, and consulting expertise positions the company to better serve manufacturers and importers navigating increasingly complex cross-border logistics. Financial terms were not disclosed.