LOGISTICS & Distribution ASSETS
Highway
Three of the country’s most traveled interstates intersect through Northwest Ohio, providing for fast, efficient access to customers
Rail
Four major railways move freight through the region, making Northwest Ohio a top 5 rail hub in the U.S.
Seaport
Port of Toledo well-positioned as an inland distribution point for North American commerce and is home to 15 terminals linked to global markets
Workforce
Plethora of talent offering the skill sets businesses need to succeed
Foreign Trade Zones
Northwest Ohio features two General Purpose Foreign Trade Zones, allowing for users to defer, reduce or eliminate U.S. Customs duties on products
QUICK FACTS
- Within 300 miles of Toledo, this region has access to the most industrial square footage in the U.S.
- Toledo/Northwest Ohio recognized as a “5-Star Logistics Metro”
- Ohio owns the nation’s fourth largest interstate system
- 12 million short tons of goods shipped each year from Toledo Seaport
- 25 Ohio colleges/universities offering nationally ranked logistics and supply chain management programs
- CSX 500-acre intermodal facility part of $850 million National Gateway Project
- Ohio has the second lowest effective tax rate in the country for new distribution centers
NW Ohio LOGISTICS & Distribution Industry Over the last 3 years:
42
Projects
951
New Jobs
$369Mil
Capital Investment
Regional Logistics& Distribution Industry
Low taxes have helped Ohio become the most business-friendly state in the Midwest for the logistics & distribution industry, which is supported by a qualified industrial workforce and comprehensive infrastructure. Companies like CSX have taken advantage of these assets to further grow their operations. With all that, it’s no wonder some of the biggest names in consumer products have established multistate distribution centers in Northwest Ohio, including Home Depot, Best Buy & Menards.
What They're Saying
RECENT LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS
| Company | Investment | New Jobs |
| Amazon | $100 Million | 1000 |
| Norfolk Southern | $160 Million | 275 |
| Ohio Logistics | $23 Million | 92 |
