C. H. Robinson Acquires Texas Customs Brokerage's Assets

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, one of the largest non-asset based third party logistics companies in the world, announced today that it has acquired certain assets of International Trade & Commerce, a Laredo, Texas-based customs brokerage company specializing in warehousing and distribution.

ITC provides a broad range of services facilitating international customs brokerage in all modes of transportation. Hector Tafoya established the company in 1989, and will continue as C.H. Robinson’s general director of the United States and Mexico Border Operations Center. The value of the transaction was not disclosed.

"ITC strengthens our ability to provide customers a seamless cross-border service package across the United States and Mexico border," said Scott Satterlee, senior vice president at C.H. Robinson. "Customers increasingly want a single point of contact to provide visibility and consolidated invoicing in order to achieve optimal efficiency with their transportation spend. ITC greatly enhances our ability to meet those needs."

C.H. Robinson will continue to operate out of ITC’s 55,000-square foot warehouse and distribution center in Laredo, Texas.

"Customers are looking for a global provider to deliver comprehensive strategic solutions that decrease transit time and risk while increasing reliability, security, and legal compliance,” Tafoya said. “Combining our resources with C.H. Robinson’s increases our ability to meet these growing customer needs."

C.H. Robinson has been providing transportation services in Mexico and along the border for over 20 years. The company has 10 offices along the United States and Mexico border, and over 100 employees dedicated to those local markets.

Contact Alan Field at afield@joc.com.