Logistics & Distribution

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.

PORTS OF ENTRY

CONSUMERS WITHIN 1 DAY TRUCK HAUL

CARGO SHIPPED VIA AIR IN 2025

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.