800,000-Square-Foot Cross-Dock Opens at El Paso Port of Entry
Formation Interests breaks ground on four-building industrial park adjacent to Zaragoza crossing, targeting nearshoring freight and last-mile border logistics.
Dallas-based Formation Interests has started construction on an 800,000-square-foot industrial park directly adjacent to the Zaragoza port of entry in El Paso, Texas. The four-building project includes a 513,074-square-foot cross-dock facility designed to move freight across the border with minimal handling.
What does the El Paso cross-dock project include?
FORM375 at Paso Del Norte totals 802,604 square feet across four buildings. The largest structure is the cross-dock facility at 513,074 square feet. The development sits next to the Zaragoza crossing, one of the busiest inland trade corridors between the U.S. and Mexico. Formation Interests CEO Adam Herrin said the site's location allows logistics and manufacturing tenants to reduce "last-mile" friction by operating directly at the port of entry.
Why El Paso matters for cross-border trucking
El Paso's proximity to Ciudad Juárez — a major manufacturing hub — has made the city a critical node for nearshoring freight. Trade volumes through El Paso ports of entry have climbed as manufacturers shift production from Asia to Mexico. The Zaragoza crossing handles both commercial truck traffic and passenger vehicles, and the adjacent industrial footprint has expanded to accommodate warehousing, transloading, and light assembly operations.
Herrin cited the timing of the project in relation to global supply-chain shifts. "At a time when global supply chains are rapidly shifting, the opportunity to develop this site could not have occurred at a better time," he said in a news release.
What this means for cross-border carriers
A cross-dock facility at the port of entry reduces dwell time for northbound freight. Trucks can drop trailers at the facility, clear customs, and pick up pre-cleared loads without staging miles away. For carriers running dedicated lanes between Juárez and U.S. distribution centers, proximity to the crossing cuts fuel and driver hours. The project also signals continued demand for cross-border capacity — carriers operating out of that lane should expect more shipper RFPs tied to nearshoring freight as the park fills.
The development follows other recent cross-border infrastructure expansions. Werner Enterprises doubled its Mexico intermodal container fleet to 800 units by year-end 2026, betting on sustained nearshoring demand. CBP also adjusted operations at Eagle Pass, restricting northbound empty trucks to afternoon and evening hours to clear morning lanes for loaded commercial traffic.
When does the El Paso facility open?
Formation Interests did not announce a completion date in the May 3 groundbreaking release. Construction timelines for industrial projects of this scale typically run 12 to 18 months, which would place delivery in late 2027 or early 2028. The company has not disclosed tenant commitments or leasing terms.
