Logistics & Distribution
Strategic Location
Positioned between Arizona, California and Mexico, providing access to major Southwest and international markets.
Interstate Connectivity
Direct access to Interstate 8 and Highway 195 connects Greater Yuma to major Southwest markets, border crossings and key freight corridors.
Rail Access
Union Pacific rail service and transload capabilities connect Greater Yuma to regional and national supply chains.
Distribution Infrastructure
Warehousing, cold storage and last-mile capabilities support efficient product movement and distribution throughout the region.
Room to Grow
Available industrial land and development opportunities provide space for distribution, warehousing and future expansion.
A Strategic Location for a Stronger Supply Chain
Greater Yuma is strategically positioned at the intersection of four states and two countries, connecting businesses to major U.S. and international markets. The region supports a consumer base of approximately 1.8 million people and provides access to approximately 52 million consumers within a one-day truck haul.
With major highway connections, cross-border infrastructure, air cargo capabilities, Foreign Trade Zone #219, and proximity to Southern California’s major ports and markets, Greater Yuma provides the connectivity and infrastructure companies need to move goods efficiently and support growing supply chain operations.
Consumers within 1-Day Truck Haul
Commercial POE | 15-Min. Average Wait Time
Consumers | Regional Consumer Base
MAJOR MARKETS WITHIN REACH
Yuma is positioned for faster delivery to major markets across the U.S. and Mexico.
📍 San Diego — 169 miles
📍 Phoenix — 184 miles
📍 Tucson — 240 miles
📍 Los Angeles — 269 miles
📍 Las Vegas — 363 miles
MORE MARKETS.
MORE POSSIBILITIES.
For more information on the Logistics and Distribution industries, check out our Industry Guide here!
DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS COMPANIES, OPERATING IN GREATER YUMA
National and regional companies leverage Greater Yuma’s strategic location, transportation network, and cross-border access to move products efficiently throughout the Southwest and beyond.
KEY CROSS-BORDER METRICS
(San Luis Port of Entry 2025)
12.2 M
Crossings
58,652
Trucks Crossed
$1.82B
Imports & Exports
#2
Most active port of entry in Arizona
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
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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
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In 2025, the San Luis II Port of Entry handled approximately 261,623 metric tons of products.
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.
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