Infrastructure & Logistic Agility
Road Connectivity
The road connectivity in the Rio South Texas Region plays a significant role in the mobility and trade of the region between the cities of southern Texas and northern Tamaulipas, with distances of practically zero miles.
Air Connectivity
Rio South Texas offers a strategic advantage in air connectivity, enabling seamless access to domestic and international markets. With multiple regional airports and proximity to major air cargo hubs, companies operating in the region benefit from efficient logistics, reduced transit times, and expanded reach across North America and beyond.
Whether for executive travel, time-sensitive shipments, or global supply chain integration, Rio South Texas provides the air infrastructure needed to support business growth and operational agility.
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USA Destinations
- Austin
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Denver
- Houston
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Minneapolis
- Orlando
- Tampa
St-Petersburg
México Destinations
- Cancún
- Ciudad de México
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
- Tampico
- Veracruz
Airports in USA
Laredo, TX
Laredo
International Airport
McAllen, TX
McAllen-Miller
International Airport
Edinburg, TX
South Texas
International Airport
Harling, TX
Valley International Airport
Weslaco, TX
Mid Valley Airport
Brownsville, TX
Brownsville-South
Padre Island International Airport
Airports in México
Nuevo Laredo, Tamps.
Quetzalcóatl International Airport
Reynosa, Tamps.
General Lucio Blanco
International Airport
Matamoros, Tamps.
General Servando
Canales International Airport
Airlines
Cargo Companies
Maritime Connectivity
in Rio South Texas
Rio South Texas boasts privileged access to the Gulf of Mexico through multiple deepwater and inland ports, making it a critical gateway for international trade. With direct maritime routes to key global markets and modern port infrastructure designed for high-volume cargo, the region supports efficient import-export operations across industries. From containerized goods to bulk commodities and refrigerated logistics, Rio South Texas ensures maritime connectivity that drives competitiveness and accelerates global expansion.
Port of Harlingen
- 2,000 acres (0.8 hectareas) of land.
- 5 Docks
- Direct connection to US-77, US-83
- Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
- Air Service trough the International Cargo facilites at Valley International
Port of Brownsville
- Connected to the Gulf of México by a 17-mile-long ship channel
- 40,000 acres (16,187 hectareas) of land available for development
- Top 3 commodities: petroleum products, steel and metals
- 6 liquid cargo docks and 13 cargo docks
Port of Matamoros
- Under construction
- Enabled as a high-altitude and cabotage port
- 400 hectareas available
- 80 m navigation channel, templare, 12 m draft
- 2,500 m long, a concrete pier measuring 138 m by 12 m
Border crossings
in Rio South Texas
Rio South Texas is home to some of the busiest and most efficient commercial border crossings between the United States and Mexico. With a dense network of international bridges and customs facilities, the region enables streamlined trade operations, reduced border wait times, and secure, reliable flow of goods.
These crossings are vital for companies seeking to optimize nearshoring strategies, integrate binational supply chains, and gain direct access to the growing Mexican market and manufacturing base.
Spaceport
The establishment of Starbase, SpaceX's orbital mission spaceport in Boca Chica, Cameron County, Texas, near the Gulf of México, has greatly accelerated the region's economic growth, transforming it into a hub of technology and innovation, as one of the world's first commercial spaceports.
SpaceX's investment in Starbase has surpassed $3 billion, generating an estimated annual market value of $6.5 billion for the Rio South Texas Binational Region and over $800 million in state and local government revenue.
