Center of Trade for North America

The NM TradePort™ is your solution to the supply chain challenges for the 21st century.

NM TradePort™

Pioneering Sustainable Intermodal Development in the BorderPlex Region

Doña Ana County, New Mexico, is at the forefront of revolutionizing cross-border trade and logistics with the NMTradePort, driven by the imperative to create a sustainable, efficient, and innovative inland port that addresses the evolving needs of the 21st-century global economy. The initiative represents a significant step towards a more sustainable and economically vibrant future for the communities and existing industrial footprint, seamlessly integrating clean energy solutions with advanced transportation infrastructure.

The NMTradePort's strategic positioning within the tri-state New Mexico, Texas, and Chihuahua binational economic zone capitalizes on a unique geographic advantage. Proximity to the Santa Teresa Port of Entry, identified  for significant expansion and modernization, positions the NMTradePort to become a major gateway of binational trade. The envisioned enhancements to the port of entry would dramatically streamline customs processes, minimize wait times, and optimize overall efficiency, establishing it as the premier crossing point for businesses across North America.

The vision for the NMTradePort leverages this strategic location to create a powerful nexus for international trade, facilitating efficient connections across multiple trade corridors:

•       North-South Axis: The project is poised to maximize existing and planned expansions of manufacturing plants in Mexico, ensuring swift and efficient cross-border movement of goods via the Santa Teresa Port of Entry.

•       East-West Gateway: The NMTradePort will serve as a crucial intermodal link, facilitating the flow of goods between the bustling Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach and destinations throughout the eastern United States from Houston, New Orleans, and beyond.

•       Regional Hub: The position at the US-Mexico border, with direct access to El Paso and Ciudad Juarez, solidifies the NMTradePort’s role as the keystone of regional trade facilitation.

Santa Teresa is home to a growing industrial community. The industrial parks in Santa Teresa currently host over 6 million sqft of commercial space with another 1 million sqft under development. The Union Pacific (UP) Santa Teresa Terminal Intermodal Ramp can accommodate 225,000 units of intermodal lift capacity (expandable to 700,000 units) and has 1,266 stalls for trailer and container parking (expandable to 4,380 stalls). Major exported products currently include computer and electronic products; electrical equipment; appliances and components; fabricated metal products and manufactured food products.

News About The NM Tradeport™

The NM TradePort™ lies within the North American Borderplex, a border region where the states of New Mexico, Chihuahua, and Texas join and where the U.S. and Mexico meet. With a population of 2.7 million residents, a long history of manufacturing and value-added agriculture, and well established cross-border businesses, the region has become the fifth largest manufacturing region in all of North America.

Three States, Two Nations

New Mexico, USA

Equidistant between Los Angeles and Houston, New Mexico has superior logistics to reach your U.S. customers. Located in the southwestern U.S., New Mexico is one of four U.S. states that border Mexico. Situated on the center of the U.S. / Mexico border, New Mexico is west of Texas and east of California and Arizona. To the south, NM is bordered by the Mexican state of Chihuahua.

Low Operating Costs

Operating costs in the NM TradePort™ are some of the most competitive in the U.S. New Mexico’s property tax rates are the lowest on the border and are 67% lower than Texas. Your operation will also benefit from centralized logistics, access to two class A railroads connecting the ports of L.A. and Long Beach with the port of Houston and the eastern half of the U.S. New Mexico also offers competitive incentives which ensure you won’t find a more cost effective location for your operation. Low operating costs: centralized logistics, equidistant between LA and Houston, 2 class A rail lines.

With a few details about your operation, we can perform a Total Cost of Operating analysis for you so you can better compare your costs. Click the link below to request an analysis. We are happy to help.

Business Incentives

The state of New Mexico offers a variety of incentives and assistance programs to help businesses succeed and grow. Some of the business incentives available in New Mexico include:

  • Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP): This program provides grants to businesses for the purpose of training new employees.

  • Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs): IRBs are tax-exempt bonds that can be used to finance the construction or expansion of manufacturing facilities.

  • High Wage Jobs Tax Credit: This credit is available to businesses that pay wages that are significantly higher than the state average.

  • Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) Funding: LEDA funding is available to local governments and economic development organizations to support business development and expansion projects.

  • Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit: This credit is available to businesses that invest in manufacturing equipment or facilities in New Mexico.

We are happy to meet with you to show you what incentives you qualify for. Click the button below to make an appointment.

A central location on the border combined with rail, air, and highway connections provide superior logistics to get your products to your U.S. customers efficiently, quickly, and at a low cost.

Logistics

Low operating costs, a business friendly environment, a skilled workforce, a strategic location, and aggressive business incentives provide many advantages for your operation.

Manufacturing Advantages

Home to a diverse and dedicated workforce that is ready to contribute to the success of any business. The state has skilled workers in various industries, including manufacturing, technology, and logistics.

Workforce