Laredo Forklift Parts

Laredo Forklift Parts - Laredo City, Texas is situated on the northern bank of the Rio Grande and is the biggest city of Webb County. Currently, Laredo City has 4 international bridges. Two border crossings are currently maintained by the city; One with the Mexican State of Nuevo Leon at Columbia and one with the Mexican State of Tamaulipas at Nuevo Laredo. The principal port of entry into Mexico in the city of Laredo could be accessed on the Pan American Highway.

During spring, the average maximum temperature is 89 F with a minimum average temperature is around 54 degrees Fahrenheit. The highs throughout summer months are near 100 F and the low is 73 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperatures during the months of fall vary from a high of 95 F and a low of 70 F. During wintertime, the temperature varies from 71ºF to 46 F. There is roughly 19 inches of precipitation each year and the average humidity is 62%.

The name of the city came from a small town within Santander, located on the north shore of Spain. Spaniard Jose de Escandon founded one of the last northern provinces of New Spain, Nuevo Santander. The objective was to colonize the country Mexico. Laredo City was colonized in 1755 and was first named San Agustin de Laredo. Together with Laredo, six other settlements were established along the Rio Grande by Escandon, consisting of Reynosa and Carmargo during 1749, Revilla and Dolores during 1750, and Mier during the year 1752. The city of Laredo is believed to be the oldest independent settlement in the state of Texas since there were no missions associated with its founding. It is presently the only remaining Spanish colonial settlement on the north bank of the lower Rio Grande.

Captain Tomas Sanchez settled 15 leagues of land on the Rio Grande, together with three other families on the 15th of May, 1755. The family raised sheep, cattle, horses, goats, oxen and mules. The city was laid out by 1767 with the economy mostly focused on ranching.

There are four South Texas banking institutions within Laredo, comprising International Bank of Commerce, the Falcon International Bank, Texas Community Bank and BBVA Compass. Laredo is likewise the largest inland port in the United States because of its strategic location, the North American Free Trade Agreement, several twin assembly plants, and dozens of import export agencies. Mexican shoppers flock to the city of Laredo as a shopping location, which helps supplement the economy.