Bennett strengthens port connectivity with new foreign trade zone in Texas

Bennett and BOSS Companies expanded its Gulf Coast logistics footprint with the activation of a 15-acre (approximately 6 hectare) Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) at its Dayton, Texas, USA facility, strengthening port connectivity and project cargo support just northeast of Houston.

An aerial view of Bennett’s new terminal shows the expanded campus, including an 80-acre yard, office facilities and the newly activated 15-acre foreign trade zone. Photo: Bennett

The new FTZ is at Bennett’s Dayton terminal, which serves Bennett On-Site Services (BOSS), BOSS Heavy Haul and Bennett Motor Express from a single campus. The site includes an 80-acre (about 32 hectare) yard, a 10,000-square-foot (approximately 930 square metre) office facility and 15 acres (around 6 hectares) of activated FTZ space dedicated to customer storage.

The FTZ area is designed for the storage and staging of cargo moving inland from the port, including pipe spools, coolers, lithium batteries and other specialized equipment. Goods entering an FTZ are not subject to import duties or taxes until released for domestic consumption, providing customers with greater financial and operational flexibility.

“We are pleased to add 15 acres of activated FTZ storage, as it significantly enhances our service capabilities along the Gulf Coast,” said Mark Brewton, general manager of the Bennett Motor Express Houston terminal.

“This expanded footprint allows us to better support complex logistics and project cargo needs while offering EPCs and freight forwarders greater flexibility. By delivering cargo directly into a foreign trade zone, Bennett helps customers defer upfront tariff costs and better align import timing with project schedules.”