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Longship Announces Expansion into Columbus Region

New Entrant into Columbus Market Will Bring 50 New, Well-Paying Jobs

Published: Mon Feb 26 2024

Company Name: Longship

Location: Columbus

Site Region: Central

Country of Origin:

  • Country: USA

Industry Sector: Logistics and Distribution

Company Profile: Longship is a leading third-party logistics company specializing in over-the-road truckloads of fresh, frozen, and dry shipments. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lexington, Ky., Longship has established itself as a key player in the logistics and distribution sector, leveraging technology and expertise to cater to the specific needs of its customers.

Company Website: https://longship.us/

Type of Project: New Location

Jobs:

  • Jobs committed: 50
  • Jobs retained: 0
  • Types of jobs: Management, Sales, Operations, Administrative, and IT

Capital Investment: $200,000

Timetable: Hiring is expected to begin in Q3 of 2024.

Company Need: Longship is on a growth trajectory and looking to expand its operations in the U.S. As a result of rapid growth over the last two years, the company needs to expand its physical footprint and choose the Columbus Region.

We are excited to announce our expansion into Columbus, Ohio. Columbus offers strategic advantages, providing us with access to a new market and a thriving business environment. This expansion will allow us to better serve our clients and meet the growing demand for our specialized services.
- Kenny Ray Schomp -
President of Longship

Why Ohio?

Geographic location and a robust distribution and supply chain make Ohio a hub for logistics and transportation. Ohio has a central geographic location close to customers and a multimodal statewide infrastructure, making reliable, efficient shipping possible.

Collaborators:

JobsOhio, One Columbus, City of Columbus

Tags
  1. Logistics & Distribution