Greater Yuma Port Authority
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logoThe Greater Yuma Port Authority, Inc. (GYPA), established September 18, 2000, is a nonprofit corporation. GYPA was created as a cooperative regional effort of government entities (Members), within the Yuma County region for the sole purpose of promoting and developing the new port district and to ensure the economic wellness of the Yuma County region.

Current Members of GYPA are:

  • Yuma County
  • City of San Luis
  • Cocopah Indian Tribe
  • City of Yuma

white truckThe existing San Luis Port of Entry in San Luis, Arizona, was designed in the early 1980's and completed in 1984. Even though the Port made improvements in 1991 by adding dock space and security, it is still not up to today's standards.

Percentage Increases from 1980 - 2005.

 

1980

2005

% Change

Cars

1.5M

3.4M

127%

Pedestrians

1.0M

2.2M

120%

Trucks

13,250

46,522

251%

San Luis is the busiest border crossing and entry in Arizona for cars and pedestrians.

   

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