As supply chains continue to expand across borders, trade compliance is an especially important area in which numerous governmental bodies are increasingly more involved.  Sophisticated users have found they can use FTZ’s to transfer goods from one zone to another to maximize the benefits of the program.  Merchandise in an FTZ can be stored, tested, relabeled, repackaged, manipulated, assembled, manufactured, or processed.  Some firms use FTZ’s for transshipment, adding value to the product before shipping it to the end user.

Designated as a Foreign Trade Zone, Port San Antonio is a master-planned, 1,900 acre International Logistics Center which houses an International Heavy-Air Cargo Airport, a state-of-the art Railport, with onsite access to multiple Interstate Highways which span North America in all directions.  Port San Antonio has also constructed a Federal Inspection Station (FIS) operated by a full-time Customs Border Patrol Officer who is available to inspect International Air and Rail cargo.

Operational Technologies FTZ facility is located in Port San Antonio between the Airport and Railroad facilities.  OpTech’s high security facility offers around-the-clock roving security guards and an Alarm system consisting of Motion Sensors, Smoke Detectors, Surveillance Cameras, and a Fire Sprinkler System.  Our facility is configured to maximize space with 27ft. high Ceilings and 24ft. high Racks which allows OpTech to offer client services at competitive rates.