Port of Harlingen calls for rail and corridor upgrades to support Valley trade
· Texas Border Business
During the RGV Connect panel, Walker Smith, CEO of the Port of Harlingen, emphasized the port's significant role in the Rio Grande Valley economy. He called for enhanced rail and corridor connections to support regional trade. The port, the second largest in the Valley, primarily handles fuel, agricultural products, and industrial materials, with fuel making up 85% of its operations. Smith highlighted the need for improved infrastructure, including a planned $30 million rail expansion and $10 million in dock and road upgrades. RGV Connect aims to unify regional priorities and strengthen advocacy for these improvements.
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