Greater Yuma Port Authority
Unlocking Economic Potential

Empowering Economic Growth and Cross-Border Connectivity in Yuma County

The San Luis border crossing

Welcome to the Greater Yuma Port Authority

Welcome to the Greater Yuma Port Authority, the heart of cross-border collaboration and economic development in the Arizona-Sonora Megaregion.

At the heart of our collaboration lies a shared commitment to advocating for crucial issues such as port of entry infrastructure, transportation investments, binational coordination, and joint advocacy efforts with state and federal governments. By pooling our knowledge, experience, and voices, we’re amplifying our impact and ensuring that the needs of our communities are effectively addressed.

Explore our website to learn more about our mission, initiatives, and how you can be part of our journey towards a thriving border community.

6 Reasons to Choose
San Luis Port of Entry

Unity

GYPA Focuses On Unity Between Governments

The GYPA BOD and Administrator

Roads

Road Investment to Minimize Time To Market & Actively Supporting Infrastructure for Binational Trade

An aerial view of San Luis showing roads leading to the border crossing

Efficiency

Some of the Shortest Border Wait Times

The border crossing in San Luis

Capacity

A Diamond in the Rough - Less Volume, Underutilized Port

Trucks pasing throught the San Luis port of entry

Growth

Regional Advocate for Expansion

An aerial view of the San Luis border crossing

Partnerships

Collaborate Between US and Mexico Governments and the Local Governments on Both Sides of the Border

GYPA Leaders

The Value of Partnerships

At the Greater Yuma Port Authority, it’s all about partnerships. Our success is thanks to the hard work of our board, which includes members from the City of San Luis, Yuma County, the City of Yuma and the Sovereign Nation of the Cocopahs.

The Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADOT) goal at our borders is to always provide a safe, and efficient flow of commerce into the State of Arizona. Working with the Greater Yuma Port Authority enables ADOT to interact with our valuable stakeholders at the San Luis II port of entry, and provides the proper connectivity for a valuable international supply chain.


Mark Sanders
Director, Office of International and Local Affairs
Arizona Department of Transportation

The City of Yuma is proud to have a partner like the Greater Yuma Port Authority. GYPA propels cities, towns, organizations, tribes and their leaders to work together toward improvements in fulfilling binational regional goals.


Mayor of the City of Yuma
Douglas Nicholls

The GYPA leadership team

Project Update - San Luis I Land Port of Entry


An aerial view of the San Luis Port of Entry

The $359 million San Luis I Port of Entry project will expand vehicle processing from 8 to 16 lanes and expand pedestrian processing from 10 to 14 lanes. The port will remain fully operational through this project, which is expected to be completed in Fall of 2028. GYPA is proud to be a partner in this project, advocating for both safer roadways and the economic future of Yuma County!

Project Updates

Land Available For Development


An areial view of land available for development in the Magrino Industrial Park

GYPA has developed industrial space at the Magrino Industrial Park to welcome new businesses with water, sewer, power and grading near the San Luis II Commercial Port of Entry. We are site-ready for businesses looking to relocate or expand here!

Available Land

No matter where you need to be, Yuma County is the perfect starting point!

We’re centrally located to major Western markets, just a one-day truck haul to over 52 million customers.

A map showing San Luis's location compared to Long Beach, Phoenix and Las Vegas

Area Service Highway - SR-195


A red semi truck on the Robert A Vaughn Expressway - Sate Route 195

The Robert A. Vaughan Expressway (State Route 195) has facilitated smooth, easy access from the San Luis Commercial Port of Entry to Interstate 8, carving out a better path for commercial drivers.

 

The San Luis Ports of Entry By the Numbers

Did You Know? In 2023, The San Luis Ports Of Entry Processed:


47,000 trucks


3,200,000 cars


7,700,000 people


$1.7 billion in imports and exports

Including $521,838,621 in fresh produce imported into the U.S.

Aerial view of cars passing through the San Luis Port of Entry

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