Center of Trade for North America

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

NM TradePort™

Located in southern New Mexico at the cross-roads of Interstate-10 & Interstate-25, the NMTradeport is creating logistical efficiencies for companies participating in the influx of trade across North America. The NMTradeport provides the resources to access the seaports of Los Angeles and Long Beach all while being directly located in the center of trade between the United States and Mexico, plus centralized access to U.S. consumers. In September 2020, the NMTradeport was recognized by the US Department of Transportation as a Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) and was awarded over $1 million to design integrated solutions that merge automated and clean technology solutions with the regions already superior logistical infrastructure. Supported by two Class I rail lines, one of the fastest growing Ports of Entry with Mexico, advanced ground transportation, and air intermodal connectivity, the NMTradeport is a logistical haven providing a centralized solution to the supply chain challenges of the 21st century.

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