Phoenix has become one of the fastest-growing industrial real estate markets in the country, driven both by Southwest population growth and by its position as a staging point for nearshoring activity tied to Mexico manufacturing.
Rail Access
Both BNSF and Union Pacific serve the Phoenix market, supporting intermodal freight movement in and out of the Southwest without requiring a full detour through Los Angeles.
Highway Access
I-10 provides the primary east-west corridor connecting Phoenix to Los Angeles and, in the other direction, to Texas; I-17 runs north toward Flagstaff. Phoenix also sits within reasonable trucking distance of the Nogales/Mariposa border crossing, one of the busiest commercial crossings on the Arizona-Mexico border.
Why Brands Choose Phoenix for 3PL & Warehouse Selection
For brands with nearshored manufacturing in Mexico, or those prioritizing Southwest population growth over coastal port proximity, Phoenix offers a compelling combination of growing infrastructure, competitive real estate relative to California, and direct border access.