Why Invest in Laredo Region
The Laredo Region represents one of the most dynamic and strategic binational economic corridors in North America, integrating Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas into a unified platform for international trade, industrial development, and nearshoring growth. Together, these two cities form a deeply interconnected cross-border region where infrastructure, logistics, and industry operate as a single ecosystem.
At the core of this integration is the Port of Laredo, the most active land port for trade between Mexico and the United States and the third-ranked port of entry among all U.S. ports, while holding the number one position among border crossings. As of December 2025, the port recorded $27.03 billion in trade, with Mexico accounting for 97.07% of total commercial exchange, underscoring the region’s critical role in North American supply chains.
Trade activity through the port reflects the strength of advanced manufacturing and technology-driven industries. The top exports by value include motor vehicle parts ($792.02 million), cell phones and related equipment ($569.85 million), and computer parts ($484.98 million). On the import side, the leading categories are computers ($2.25 billion), motor vehicle parts ($1.72 billion), and cell phones and related equipment ($1.13 billion), illustrating the deep integration of electronics, automotive, and high-tech manufacturing supply chains operating across the U.S.–Mexico border.
This sustained volume positions the Laredo–Nuevo Laredo land corridor among the most active freight transportation routes in the world, not only in terms of capacity, but also in its level of operational specialization. Supported by multimodal connectivity, industrial parks, export manufacturing, customs expertise, and a skilled workforce on both sides of the border, the Laredo Region functions as a single, integrated binational platform for companies seeking efficient access to North American markets.
More than a border crossing, the Laredo Region is a strategic destination for industrial investment, logistics operations, and long-term economic growth, driven by its scale, connectivity, and unmatched role in U.S.–Mexico trade.
