Texas is a logistics powerhouse due to its sheer scale, diverse industries, and strategic location. The Lone Star State handles a significant volume of high-value freight – for example in 2024, Texas airports handled approximately 2.5 million tons of air cargo.
Major airports like Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Houston Intercontinental (IAH) rank among the nation’s busiest cargo hubs, each moving hundreds of thousands of tons per year. Beyond airports, Texas also boasts the country’s top inland port at Laredo (a gateway for U.S.-Mexico trade, with over $339 billion in commerce last year), underscoring the state’s central role in supply chains.