Project Gateway in Laredo, TX

TDB World Industrial Park LLC is developing a new 41,922-square-foot warehouse distribution facility at World Logistics Park, Block 1, Lot 3, in Laredo, Texas. The project, registered with TDLR as Project Gateway, involves the new construction of a single-story, fully sprinklered building with a drive-through van loading canopy. The facility includes support office areas, a break room, and a training room, creating a comprehensive logistics hub in Webb County. The estimated cost for this development is $12,000,000, which calculates to $286 per square foot.

Construction Scope and Design

CESSO, Inc. serves as the design firm of record for this project. The scope of work specifies a new concrete wall panel structure classified as S-1 occupancy for the main warehouse, with an S-2 occupancy canopy for vehicle loading. Additional spaces include a B occupancy support office area, an A-2 occupancy break room, and an A-3 occupancy training room. Richard Todd Lozano is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.

TDLR completed the plan review in February 2026, and construction is scheduled to finish in February 2027, with work starting April 2026. The total build window is approximately 294 days. This timeline is close to the county median build window of 240 days for new construction projects in Webb County. The estimated cost of $12,000,000 is above the county median estimated cost of $900,000 for similar filings. The size of 41,922 square feet is significantly larger than the county median of 9,776 square feet. The cost per square foot of $286 is above the county median of $95. These figures place the project in the top quarter for cost relative to other TDLR-registered new construction filings in the area.

CESO, Inc. has registered six other projects with TDLR in recent years, totaling $7,534,000. These include commercial developments in Fort Worth, Texarkana, Dallas, Laredo, and Tyler. The firm’s portfolio includes projects such as the Boat Club Landing building and Casey’s General Store locations. The Laredo area has a growing logistics sector, with third-party sources like mexicomusa.com highlighting nearby warehouse facilities with similar specifications. The local economy supports regional distribution and cross-border freight movement, making this new facility a significant addition to the World Logistics Park infrastructure.

The ZIP code 78045 has a population of about 67,185 residents, with a median household income of $89,334. The area features 21,669 housing units, predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $227,300. The Webb County unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in July 2026. This new construction project reflects the ongoing industrial development in Laredo, providing modern warehousing capabilities for businesses in the region. The facility is designed to meet current accessibility and safety standards, ensuring a functional and compliant space for logistics operations.