The Port of Brownsville is a deepwater seaport located in Brownsville, Texas, at the southernmost tip of the state. It has been in operation since 1936 and is connected to the Gulf of Mexico by a 17-mile-long ship channel. With approximately 40,000 acres of land, it is the largest land-owning public port authority in the United States. The port serves as a vital international cargo transfer point on the Gulf of Mexico and provides efficient rail service and a cost-saving heavy haul corridor, serving a growing consumption zone of over 10 million people within a three-hour drive on both sides of the border.
With its extensive infrastructure and capabilities, the Port of Brownsville offers covered and open storage facilities spanning over 4 million square feet, as well as 13 cargo docks and 6 liquid cargo docks. It is authorized to have a ship channel depth of 42 feet, with plans to deepen it to 52 feet. The port's Foreign Trade Zone No. 62 is ranked among the top three in the United States. With its mission to drive economic growth and prosperity, the Port of Brownsville plays a crucial role in business development, providing state-of-the-art infrastructure, economic opportunities, and the highest standards of public administration.
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