Logistics and
E-commerce
The Columbus Region is a global logistics hub that supports some of the world’s largest brands and top logistics service providers, making it a critical link in industrial and consumer supply chains.
By the Numbers
The Region’s location gives companies access to more of the U.S. population and employment base than any other major metro, providing unmatched accessibility.
151M
PEOPLE WITHIN A ONE-DAY DRIVE
48%
OF HEADQUARTER OPERATIONS
WITHIN A ONE-DAY DRIVE
Top 10
FOREIGN TRADE ZONE
Logistics Hub Complete with FTZ
From regional distribution and U.S. consumer and retail stores to weekly scheduled global cargo flights, the Columbus Region has it covered. Multimodal logistics hub the North American International Freight Center and cargo-dedicated airport Rickenbacker International Airport offer U.S. importers and exporters connections to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Coast-to-Coast Service
Norfolk Southern and CSX, two of the nation’s largest rail providers, give double-stacked freight trains access to East Coast ports via the Heartland and Gateway corridors. Three intermodal terminals handle 800,000 container lifts annually on their way to world markets and seaports.
“From an infrastructure perspective, there’s a reason why Cardinal Health is based out of here, why our largest distribution centers for most of our key businesses are here in Ohio. It’s a natural place for us to be – and it’s also a good business environment. Ohio and local officials work with businesses to understand the infrastructure and offer help they need to succeed,”
Jason Hollar, CEO, Cardinal Health
In the News
Learn more about how people and businesses continue to make an impact in these recent stories from the Columbus Region.
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December 4, 2023
How Columbus is Leading E-Commerce Order Fulfillment in the Midwest
With consumer spending trends leading to a 133% increase in global e-commerce sales between 2015 and 2021, there…
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April 22, 2021
Where E-Commerce Goes to Scale
In an uneven year of economic winners and losers, e-commerce was undoubtedly one of the former. With the…
Top Employers
Location: Columbus, Franklin County;
Pataskala, Licking County;
Groveport, Franklin County
Company Headquarters: Germany
dhl.com
Location: Columbus, Dublin, Gahanna, Groveport, Franklin County;
Pataskala, Licking County;
West Jefferson, Madison County
xpo.com
Location: Grove City, Franklin County;
West Jefferson, Madison County;
Gahanna, Franklin County;
Groveport, Franklin County
fedex.com
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