Survey Shows Strong Support for Port of Brownsville

More than 95 percent say port has positive economic impact

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Survey Shows Strong Support for Port of Brownsville

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Cargo coming into the Port of Brownsville feeds the Valley economy, such as this load of windmill components for the expanding wind farm industry. (Port of Brownsville)

The Port of Brownsville recently conducted its first public opinion survey of port tenants, logistics, stakeholders and other service personnel. The findings revealed that 95 percent of respondents view the port favorably. Additionally, 57 percent of respondents planning to increase their port business activity in the next year.

Overall, 94 percent of respondents stating the port is vital in creating a positive impact in the U.S. economy.

“The Port of Brownsville’s strategic location combined with top dynamic economic industries — including energy and steel — provide the ideal hub for economic growth in the region and bilateral relationships between Mexico and the United States,” said Eduardo A. Campirano, port director and CEO of the Port of Brownsville. “The newly signed U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement creates a favorable business landscape, supporting continued regional diversification and job creation.”

Other key findings from the survey include:

  • Ninety-five percent of respondents are favorable towards the port, with 82 percent citing that the port has a very positive impact on the Brownsville economy. Respondents believe that the Port of Brownsville positively impacts the economies around it, particularly Texas as a whole, thanks to steady job creation and the port’s position in global trade.
  • Seventy-one percent of respondents say their opinions of the port have improved during the past five years. The Port of Brownsville has become a major economic player responsible for more than 44,000 jobs and with $43 billion in potential new projects in development.
  • Fifty-seven percent of respondents say they’ll do more business with the port in 2019. Additionally, 80 percent cite excellent to good intermodal connections. The majority of its clients agree that the port has the resources needed to help maintain and grow their businesses. Those who do business with the port expect to do the same amount of or more business with the port in the next year.

The survey was conducted via 15-minute online interviews among key audiences in October. The port contacted 3,556 prospective respondents including stakeholders, tenants, operators and logistics personal, among other port service providers. Response rate was 5.7 percent.

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