Logistics & Distribution
If you’re looking to build or expand your logistics, distribution or transportation company, Ohio is a great option for your business.
4th
Largest interstate highway system in the nation
60%
Of U.S. and Canadian customers within a day’s drive
4th
Largest network of operating railroads in the U.S.
Why Expand or Relocate to Ohio?
Whether shipping via air, land, or water, you have options for domestic and international freight transportation. Ten foreign trade zones located across the state offer reduced or nonexistent customs fees as well as relief from inverted tariffs and duty exemption on re-exports.
The four largest delivery companies in the U.S. (UPS, DHL, FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service) provide more outbound parcel services from Ohio than from any other state in the Midwest. This means businesses have negotiation power when choosing a shipper.
Get ahead with logistics 4.0 resources in Ohio, home to smart mobility research and initiatives including truck platooning, connected vehicles, unmanned aircraft systems, and more. Moreover, several cloud service providers, including Amazon Web Services, are located in Ohio.
Ohio’s education institutions offer nationally recognized programs in supply chain and logistics management. From 2010 to 2019, there was a 73% increase in the number of degrees granted annually for supply chain management, resulting in a large, well-trained logistics and distribution workforce in Ohio.
Gabe's Expands Distribution in Ohio
West Virgina-based retailer Gabe’s has built its largest distribution center in Springfield, Ohio. With 169 stores across 20 states, the Ohio location is within 500 miles of all its stores. This new state-of-the-art distribution center will future-proof Gabe’s operations and make the company’s supply chain more resilient.
Crocs Relocates Key Distribution Center to Ohio
Crocs’ business is booming, and recent growth provided an opportunity to reevaluate its distribution center network. By relocating to central location in Ohio, they were able to prioritize customer reach across the U.S. while maximizing workforce efficiencies.
