Logistics
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Matt McQuade
Managing Director, Business Development
Overview
Low Cost Logistics Hub with a Wide Reach
With greater access to the U.S. market than any other major metro, the Columbus Region is a strategic location for the movement of goods. More than 4,400 logistics establishments employing over 83,000 employees thrive on the Columbus Region’s ultra-modern interstate highway system, third-party logistics companies and multiple rail terminals.
Home to multimodal logistics hub North American International Freight Center, a top 10 Foreign Trade Zone and the nation’s 2nd-lowest effective tax rate for new distributions centers, the Columbus Region is your all-access pass to the North American and global marketplace.
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North American International Freight Center drives economic growth | Columbus Business FirstOne of the world’s premier logistics hubs is located in central Ohio, and now that hub has a new name: the North American International Freight Center. The North American International Freight Center represents the collection of logistics assets in the 11-county Columbus region. The freight center connects North America with the world and creates economic... View Article
October 15, 2018 -
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DHL breaks ground on $20M Westerville headquarters | Columbus Business FirstA new Westerville headquarters building will help DHL grow its Central Ohio presence, potentially by hundreds of employees.
September 13, 2018 -
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Etihad Cargo and Trinity Logistics Renew Partnership Extending Rickenbacker Services | Albawaba BusinessEtihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, and trinity Logistics USA Inc. today announced the renewal of their partnership that will see the airline continuing to operate three weekly Boeing 777 Freighter services into Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus, Ohio.
September 4, 2018
Notable Employers
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UPS
The world’s largest package delivery company and the premier provider of global supply chain management solutions
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FedEx
Connecting people and possibilities around the world
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DHL
Leading contract logistics provider in the Americas
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XPO
Providing cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the world's most successful companies
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Midwest Express
A world-class third-party provider of customized logistics services utilizing highway
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Zipline
An Ohio-based 3PL specializing in multimodal transportation and supply chain consultation
Quick Facts
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Ohio is the nation’s 2nd-lowest effective tax rate for new distribution centers.
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Rickenbacker International Airport, one of the world’s only cargo-dedicated airports, provides access to the global marketplace.
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One of the most active FTZs in the nation, FTZ #138 is the nation’s top foreign trade zone for total value of imported textiles and footwear, moving more than $6.2 billion of the nation’s total $8.9 billion in the category.
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Four intermodal terminals provide access to world markets and seaports.
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Combined intermodal facilities handle 800,000 container lifts annually.
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Within a 10-hour drive of half the U.S. population.
