Redwood Logistics acquires Laredo customs broker EELCO
Redwood Logistics has acquired EELCO, a customs brokerage based in Laredo, Texas. Laredo is one of the busiest freight gateways in the country, and customs brokerage work is a key part of keeping cross-border freight moving.
Customs brokers handle the paperwork and compliance steps needed to clear shipments through U.S. Customs. For drivers and fleets, that process can directly affect wait times, appointment schedules, and how quickly a load can legally move past the border.
The move ties Redwood Logistics more closely to border clearance services in a market where delays can cascade quickly into detention, missed delivery windows, and disrupted dispatch plans. Having brokerage operations centered in Laredo places that capability at the same location where many northbound and southbound moves are won or lost on time.
More broadly, the acquisition reflects how logistics providers continue to build out services around the border—pairing freight management with customs and compliance support—because cross-border volumes and documentation requirements make smooth clearance a competitive necessity.