Transportation & Logistics

Texas is the nation's gateway to global trade. 

The Transportation and Logistics sector is focused on the movement of people and goods via multimodal transportation as well as the distribution of products through physical and electronic retailers. Texas’ central location within the U.S., robust transportation system and efficient logistics infrastructure have made our state one of the most globally connected locations in the world. Texas has led the nation in exports for 23 years on a row. Texas is home to the #1 international trade port in the country — Port Laredo  — and the top U.S. port for waterborne tonnage — Port Houston.

Texas Advantages: Texas is home to 23 seaports, with 12 deep-water ports, as well as more miles of roadways, state highways, freight railways, airports and Foreign Trade Zones than any other state. Our world-class transportation infrastructure network attracts global leaders in transportation and logistics and offers businesses across industries direct access to domestic and international markets. As delivery speed expectations grow, businesses managing complex logistics and heightening supply chain demands are turning to Texas to improve efficiencies and accelerate order fulfillment cycles.

Targest industry clusters within the Transportation & Logistics sector include: 

• Distribution and E-Commerce
• Transportation and Aviation Services
   

Top Companies

Transportation & Logistics companies with a strong presence in Texas:

• Sector Profile: Transportation & Logistics