Logistics and Distribution
The unique location of McAllen MSA/Reynosa corridor positions it as one of the most competitive shipping ports to and from Asia, Europe, and South America. Considered by many companies as the third coast McAllen MSA/Reynosa is the most competitive shipping location. With consolidated distribution centers, globally produced products can be consolidated at one location to serve all North American markets.

The Third Coast Shipping Solution is a new Global Shipping Route that provides direct connection from one of the largest Cities in the world to the population centers of Texas. The new route has a 25% cost reduction over traditional routes. It also averages a three day reduction over traditional routes. The capability of the distribution of globally produced products from one point makes Texas the “Third Coast.”

Trans Texas Corridor
The Trans Texas Corridor consists of the Regional Multi Modal Center, International Center for Rapid Response Manufacturing, International Bridges in Hidalgo County, and the International Connecting Loops.

International Bridges
The Cities of McAllen MSA and Reynosa share the existing 3 International Bridges.

• McAllen Hidalgo International Bridge (Downtown Reynosa)
• Pharr International Bridge (East Side Reynosa – Commercial Traffic)
• Future Anzalduas International Bridge (West Side Reynosa) – Opening 2007

International Connecting Loops
McAllen MSA/Reynosa corridor positions it as one of the most competitive shipping ports in North America

• Two airports the McAllen-Miller International Airport and the Reynosa International Airport
• A railroad project is in progress that will assist in keeping companies competitive by reducing the use of gas cost in transportation.
• The highways, nearby seaports, and international bridges assists in the efficiency in logistics and distribution regarding the Third Coast Shipping Solution.

Regional Multi-Modal Center
The Regional Multi-Modal Center has future plans for a Multi-Modal Service from McAllen that will be located in the McAllen Foreign Trade Zone. It will increase the National significance in improving cost competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing. It will reduce wear and tear on Texas/U.S. highways, lower product distribution costs, and reduce congestion and improve safety on America’s highways.

RoadRailer® Technology
Offers fast, secure, and cost efficient short haul/long haul truck rail movement all of which will allow one train engine to pull 150 trailers. The trailers provide a slack free ride on the rail. Contractors will pick up loaded trailers from shippers and take them to the train assembly terminal in the McAllen Foreign Trade Zone. The unique air ride system lifts the trailer as it is backed over the bogie. The air system then lowers the trailer and lifts and locks the tires above the tracks.