Freight Services in Chihuahua

Chihuahua: Northern Gateway of Mexico-United States Trade

Chihuahua, the largest state in Mexico, occupies a fundamentally strategic position in cross-border trade with the United States. Its border of more than 500 kilometers with Texas and New Mexico, combined with multiple active crossing points, makes this state one of the most important logistics corridors for trade under the USMCA treaty. The convergence of world-class manufacturing industry, historic mining activity, and a highway infrastructure that connects directly with the main U.S. distribution routes makes Chihuahua a territory where efficient logistics makes the competitive difference.

At Control Terrestre, we operate in Chihuahua with a deep understanding of its commercial and border dynamics. We understand that every crossing, every route, and every industrial zone has particular characteristics that require specific solutions. Our network of strategic suppliers in the region allows us to offer full truckload services that meet the demands of companies that depend on the constant flow of goods between Mexico and the United States.

Infrastructure and Connectivity

Chihuahua's transportation infrastructure is designed to facilitate international commerce. The main highway corridors connect the interior of the country with the most active border crossings in the region:

• Highway 45D (Pan-American): the backbone of the state connecting the capital Chihuahua with Ciudad Juárez to the north and continuing toward the center of the country through Torreón, Durango, and all the way to Mexico City.

• Federal Highway 2: a border route connecting Ciudad Juárez with Ojinaga and continuing toward Coahuila, facilitating movements parallel to the border.

• Highway 16: connection to the Pacific through the Sierra Madre Occidental, linking with Sonora and its ports.

• Highway 49: strategic link to Gómez Palacio, Torreón, and the Bajío corridor.

Chihuahua's border crossings represent critical hubs for international commerce:

• Ciudad Juárez - El Paso: one of the busiest commercial crossings in the world, with multiple international bridges handling thousands of daily cargo movements.

• Ojinaga - Presidio: strategic crossing for routes toward West Texas.

• Palomas - Columbus: crossing point with access to New Mexico.

At Control Terrestre, we coordinate operations that leverage these crossings with certified suppliers who know the customs procedures, operating hours, and best practices to maintain fluidity in cross-border operations.

Industries and Key Sectors

Chihuahua concentrates a diversified industrial activity that generates constant demand for specialized transportation services:

• Maquiladora industry: Ciudad Juárez is one of Mexico's leading maquiladora centers, with hundreds of plants manufacturing electronic products, automotive components, medical devices, and consumer goods for the U.S. market.

• Automotive sector: presence of assembly plants and auto parts suppliers that are part of North America's integrated supply chains.

• Aerospace industry: Chihuahua has positioned itself as an emerging hub for aerospace component manufacturing, with companies requiring high-precision logistics.

• Mining: the state's historic activity that continues to generate significant movements of metallic and non-metallic minerals, including silver, gold, zinc, and lead.

• Agribusiness: production of apples, walnuts, chili peppers, and other agricultural products requiring refrigerated transportation to domestic and international markets.

• Chemical products: industries demanding specialized transportation with certifications for handling controlled materials.

Our Solutions for Chihuahua

We operate in Chihuahua with a comprehensive offering of full truckload (FTL) services designed to meet the specific needs of cross-border trade and regional manufacturing industry.

Available Services

• Cross-border cargo transportation: Mexico-United States and Mexico-Canada movements with C-TPAT and FAST certified suppliers for efficient crossings.

• Export and import freight: comprehensive coordination of movements to and from the United States, leveraging Chihuahua's border crossings.

• Dedicated services: exclusive units for maquiladora operations with scheduled delivery requirements and high volume.

• Expedited freight: urgent solutions for production lines requiring critical components.

• Refrigerated transportation: cold chain for agricultural products, processed foods, and pharmaceuticals.

• Specialized cargo: handling of hazardous materials with Recurso Confiable and Responsible Care certifications, as well as oversized cargo.

• Domestic USA: movements within U.S. territory to complete distribution chains.

• Spot freight: flexibility for unscheduled demands.

Unit Types

• 48' and 53' dry vans (Full and Tandem): for manufactured products, electronic components, and auto parts.

• 48' and 53' refrigerated vans: temperature-controlled transportation for agribusiness and pharmaceuticals.

• Flatbeds: industrial machinery, mining equipment, and oversized cargo.

• Chassis: intermodal movements connecting with ports and rail.

• Tankers: industrial liquid transportation.

• Hoppers: minerals and bulk products.

Certifications

Our suppliers in Chihuahua hold the essential certifications for cross-border operations: C-TPAT, FAST, BASC, Transporte Limpio, Responsible Care, and Recurso Confiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which border crossings do you use for operations from Chihuahua?

We coordinate operations primarily through Ciudad Juárez-El Paso, the busiest commercial crossing in the region. We also use Ojinaga-Presidio and Palomas-Columbus depending on the final destination location in the United States and the operational conditions of each crossing.

Do you handle transportation for the maquiladora industry?

We offer dedicated and scheduled services specifically designed for maquiladora operations, with suppliers who understand just-in-time delivery requirements and the necessary documentation for frequent cross-border movements.

Do you have refrigerated cargo capacity from Chihuahua?

We have access to 48' and 53' refrigerated vans for transporting agricultural products such as apples and walnuts, as well as processed foods and pharmaceutical products requiring a controlled cold chain.