Heavy Manufacturing
Brownsville was made for heavy industry. With large-scale, development-ready sites, deepwater port access, and multimodal logistics, this is a city where materials move efficiently, infrastructure supports complexity, and production has room to grow. From shipbuilding to steel fabrication, Brownsville is already home to companies that build big — and build to last.
The Port of Brownsville spans over 40,000 acres and supports breakbulk, bulk, and oversized cargo. Its location just seven miles from the Gulf of Mexico and access to Class I rail lines make it a vital industrial gateway for companies handling high-volume or heavy-load operations.
Sites like the I-169 North Corridor Industrial Park and North Brownsville Industrial Park offer hundreds of acres of flat, infrastructure-ready land. These locations are equipped for high-load bearing surfaces, multi-phase utility needs, and industrial zoning.
Heavy industry depends on reliability. Brownsville delivers with direct highway access to I-69E, on-site rail connectivity via the Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway, and nearby access to an international airport for cargo movement and executive travel.
With a labor force experienced in welding, machining, logistics, and assembly, Brownsville offers access to skilled trades at scale. Workforce programs at Texas Southmost College support certifications in industrial maintenance, metal fabrication, and electrical systems.
- Seatrium AmFELS (shipbuilding and offshore fabrication)
- Trico Industries
- Forza Steel
- Port of Brownsville tenants and logistics operators