Businesses
locating here are eligible to apply for a triple freeport tax
exemption, which affords companies a variety of benefits to maintain
a competitive position in the global marketplace. This site offers
a unique opportunity to develop manufacturing, commercial/retail,
or distribution operations within a designated Enterprise Zone
and Foreign Trade Zone, which allow companies to avoid customs
duties when the product is distributed outside the United States.
The site's
location is ideal for international distribution. Situated just
25 minutes from D/FW International Airport, 15 minutes from Redbird
Airport, and 10 minutes from Downtown Dallas, as well as three
major interstate highways, Southport Center has several convenient ways
of getting products to their markets. In addition to motor and
air carriers, Southport Center has railroad access. A sophisticated utility
infrastructure is also in place. In addition to all this, the
City of Dallas has committed $8.3 million dollars for improving
thoroughfares and extending water and wastewater lines in the
center.