Logistics & Distribution

Greater Yuma strategic location connecting the United States and Mexico

Strategic Location

Positioned between Arizona, California and Mexico, providing access to major Southwest and international markets.

Interstate 8 logistics and freight connectivity in Greater Yuma

Interstate Connectivity

Direct access to Interstate 8 connects Greater Yuma to major Southwest markets and key freight corridors.

Union Pacific rail access and freight infrastructure in Greater Yuma

Rail Access

Union Pacific rail service and transload capabilities connect Greater Yuma to regional and national supply chains.

Freight and market access from Greater Yuma

Freight & Market Access

Efficient connections to major Southwest markets, ports of entry and regional transportation networks support product movement.

Industrial land and logistics expansion opportunities in Greater Yuma

Room to Grow

Available industrial land and development opportunities provide space for distribution, warehousing and future expansion.

The Greater Yuma region is strategically located along the border of four states and two countries, providing access to multiple domestic and international markets. The region supports a regional consumer base of approximately 1.8 million people and offers access to approximately 52 million consumers within a one‑day truck haul, supporting industrial production, warehousing, and supply chain operations. The region also benefits from the presence of Foreign Trade Zone #219, offering potential benefits for manufacturers and distributors, and is located near four ports of entry, established aviation and air cargo facilities, and major West Coast markets, including proximity of less than six hours to the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

AT THE CENTER OF OPPORTUNITY

A Strategic Location for a Stronger Supply Chain

Reach major U.S. and international markets faster. Greater Yuma offers a unique combination of location, infrastructure and cross-border access, helping companies move goods efficiently and compete globally.

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Consumers within 1-Day Truck Haul

Commercial POE | 15-Min. Average Wait Time

Consumers | Regional Consumer Base

For more information on the Logistics and Distribution industries, check out our Industry Guide here!

Distance to Major Cities (from Yuma)

  • San Diego 169 miles
  • Phoenix 184 miles
  • Tucson 240 miles
  • Los Angeles 269 miles
  • Las Vegas 363 miles

Interstates

Interstate 8

Runs East to West from San Diego through Phoenix

Hwy 195

Runs South to the US/Mexico Border

Hwy 95

Ports of Entry

Air Cargo / International Airport

  • 718 Tons of Cargo in 2025
  • U.S. Customs on-site
  • 13,300 ft Runway

3 Ports of Entry

  • 2nd Busiest land port in Arizona
  • 176 miles from seaport
  • 9,628 Average trucks a month
  • In 2025, the San Luis II Port of Entry handled approximately 261,623 metric tons of products.
Commercial crossings increased 18% over the past five years (since 2021). In 2025 alone, we recorded 12,205,167 crossings, and 115,539 trucks crossed the border.

Rail

Union Pacific

Union Pacific’s east-west line – traveling the width of the state from Yuma to San Simon – is part of the railroad’s Sunset Route, a 760-mile corridor between Los Angeles and El Paso.

Union Pacific spent $353 million on Arizona tracks, structures, and facilities. This commitment to providing a safe, reliable, and efficient network allows Union Pacific to be a valuable resource in attracting new business and industry.

#2

Most active port of entry in Arizona

+ 12.2 M

Crossings in 2025 at the San Luis, Arizona, Port of Entry

1.82 B

In Imports & Exports during 2025

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