Laredo Economic Development Corportation
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Laredo, Texas is the ideal site for many businesses across a diverse range of industries due to its location, site availability, geographic and logistic advantages, and ample and competitive labor force accessibility. Laredo, Texas is the No. 1 Inland Port in the U.S., supporting over $205+ Billion in annual international trade, with approximately 15,000 commercial trucks and 2,000 rail crossings daily. We are best known as a global logistics hub supporting the international supply chain, manufacturing industry, and logistic centers delivering a competitive advantage.
Location and transportation infrastructure makes Laredo’s conveniently accessible to ship via commercial trucks or railway with fast to market results to U.S., Canada, and Mexico. In addition, Laredo was recently recognized as the best city in the country to start a new business by WalletHub.
US Highways
Upon crossing into the US, commercial trucks have the opportunity to take four different highways (I-35, Hwy 59, Hwy 369, and Hwy 83) which fan outwards to the major metropolitan cities and seaports of the United States.
Interstate Highways
Laredo is located on US Interstate Highway 35 (I-35), also known as the NAFTA/USMCA Highway, from Mexico to Canada.
Airports
The Laredo International Airport (LIA) is a city-owned, public use airport located on 5210 Bob Bullock Loop (Loop 20), accessible by Highways 359, 83, 59, and Interstate 35. LIA has direct daily flights to international airport hubs in Houston (via United Airlines), Dallas, Texas (via American Airlines), and Mexico City (AeroMar).
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