New Mexico Transloading – Moving New Mexico’s Economy Forward

Today, New Mexico Transloading is expanding its operations through a public-private partnership with the City of Albuquerque. Together, they’re restoring and enhancing a critical stretch of rail infrastructure known as the Kirtland Air Force Base track, with the goal of securing CRISI and other federal rail grants to drive long-term infrastructure growth, increase the distribution of raw and finished goods, and expand warehousing capacity. The joint venture between the City and New Mexico Transloading demonstrates the required financial impact for CRISI funding, as NMT’s 450 clients, ranging from local to international businesses, stand to benefit directly from the enhanced rail access and improved logistics network.

The company’s FTZ designation—established 6 years ago—has proven to be a powerful asset. It enables manufacturers to defer or reduce tariffs and duties, as well as the ability to alter the Harmonized Tariff Schedule more efficiently, and assemble or kit materials onsite while still benefiting from FTZ advantages. New Mexico Transloading has become a catalyst for attracting large-scale manufacturers and global logistics players to New Mexico. Moreover, offering local companies and small businesses the competitive edge typically reserved for Fortune 500 companies.

New Mexico Transloading’s success story isn’t just about infrastructure and trade—it’s about people and resilience. After shifts in the oil and gas industry, New Mexico Transloading pivoted to focus on empowering smaller local businesses by handling logistics and providing the tools they need to compete on a national scale. The company currently employs 20 full-time staff and numerous contractors, with plans to grow its team as new warehouse construction begins. Employees receive high wages, benefits, and specialized training, including HAZMAT and LP9 certifications, preparing them for careers in a critical and growing sector.

“Our mission at New Mexico Transloading has always been simple—help businesses stay and grow right here in New Mexico,” said Brian Connell, Director of Business Development, New Mexico Transloading. “By offering cost-savings logistics solutions, Foreign Trade Zone benefits, and a reliable infrastructure, we’re leveling the playing field so that local companies can compete with anyone, anywhere. We believe that if we make it more affordable to do business here, more companies will choose to invest, hire, and thrive in our state.”

New Mexico Transloading’s facility operates 24/7, with secure access, USDA-certified scales, and closed-loop environmental transfer systems which are designed to protect the surrounding community. Three massive on-site lined containment ponds, with a combined capacity of 1.5 million gallons, ensure that any potential spills are safely managed. The company’s approach to sustainability and safety reflects a deep understanding that they are not just a logistics hub—they are neighbors and partners in Albuquerque’s growth.

As New Mexico Transloading looks to the future, their planned FTZ expansion will make it easier for other companies to benefit from the existing infrastructure, boosting job creation and attracting new investments. With clients ranging from Netflix and Maxeon Solar to New Mexico Gas Company and PNM, New Mexico Transloading is helping fuel the economic engines of multiple industries—from clean energy and construction to film and finished products.

Through support from the City of Albuquerque, federal workforce initiatives like WIOA, and a clear vision for what local logistics can become, New Mexico Transloading is proving that innovation, community investment, and adaptability are the keys to long-term economic resilience.