Strengthening Borders, Growing Economies

As the busiest U.S.-Mexico trade hub, Port Laredo fuels industries, supports jobs, and keeps supply chains moving.

The Economic
Impact of Our Trade

As the leading U.S.–Mexico land port, Port Laredo facilitates major trade flows between the U.S. and Mexico, driving significant economic growth and opportunity.

Key Trade Metrics

  • Port Laredo Trade Share – 39% of all U.S.-Mexico trade
  • Truck Crossings – 5.84M in 2024 (Handling highest volumes with El Paso)
  • Daily Truck Crossings – 18,000+
  • Exports – $128B (6.55% Year-Over-Year growth)
  • Imports – $211B (7.61% Year-Over-Year growth)
  • Trade Share – 44.43% of all U.S.-Mexico border crossing trade
  • Texas-Mexico Land Trade – 70.44% of all trade through Texas-Mexico land ports.
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Investing in Infrastructure

Port Laredo, a pivotal U.S.-Mexico trade gateway, has seen significant infrastructure investments to enhance capacity, efficiency, and global competitiveness.

Key Developments

  • World Trade Bridge Expansion – More capacity, faster trade. Upgrades are underway to streamline cross-border commerce.
  • Railway Bridge Upgrade – The Patrick J. Ottensmeyer International Railway Bridge, completed in December 2024, doubled freight capacity, fueling trade growth.
  • Industrial Hub – The Port Laredo Trade Center brings next-generation logistics space to strengthen Laredo’s role as a global trade powerhouse.
  • Laredo Logistics Hub – High-tech warehousing solutions support just-in-time inventory systems.
  • Border Transportation Upgrades – The Texas-Mexico Border Transportation Master Plan (BTMP) modernizes highways, bridges, and logistics hubs for faster, more efficient trade.
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Investing in Laredo’s Business Growth

Port Laredo fosters a business-friendly environment with key projects that drive economic expansion and investment opportunities.

Investment Initiatives

  • Over 500 Freight Carriers & 3PL Providers – Major logistics companies like C.H. Robinson, FedEx Freight, and J.B. Hunt operate within a 35-mile radius, ensuring efficient freight movement.
  • World Trade Center Industrial Park Expansion – A growing business hub offering distribution centers, warehouses, and cross-docking facilities for international trade.
  • Nuevo Laredo & Laredo Binational Business Collaboration – Strengthening partnerships with the Mexican government and private sector to improve customs efficiency and logistics coordination.
  • Laredo Logistics Hub Development – Expanding warehouse capacity with high-tech storage solutions to accommodate just-in-time inventory systems.
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Employment Impact Analysis

Analyze Port Laredo’s employment impact on the Laredo area. Access detailed job market data and economic insights from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Growth Programs

Business Expansion Support

Explore Laredo’s programs designed to foster business growth, enhance trade, and stimulate local investment

Outdoor Improvement Grant Program

This program helps small businesses improve storefronts and facades, offering up to 75% of project costs, with $300,000 allocated from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Chapter 380 Incentive Program

This program encourages business investments in Laredo by offering incentives, stimulating economic growth, and fostering job creation within the community.

Foreign Trade Zone No. 94

This program offers businesses exemptions to support international trade, reducing costs and enhancing global competitiveness for companies operating within the designated.