Large populations, inland infrastructure, ports and advantageous tax codes can bring shippers and carriers knocking, putting cities on the fast track to logistics hub status.
Some cities go to great lengths to attract supply chain activity, while others have the role of logistics hub thrust upon them.
Ports, fresh roads, inland infrastructure and an advantageous tax code can bring shippers and carriers knocking. Large populations draw e-commerce warehouses and last-mile operators into every crevice of available real estate.
Many cities are picking up speed on their path to logistics hub status. Read the stories below of emerging supply chain hotspots.
The automaker approached the state and Norfolk Southern with a plan for an inland port that's now used by shippers from Adidas to John Deere. Read the full article ➔
Industrial real estate is booming in Las Vegas with short transit times west of the Mississippi River and a business-friendly tax structure. Read the full article ➔
The borough offers nearly a dozen connections to Manhattan, making quick last-mile delivery possible. But New York traffic and real estate prices aren't for everyone. Read the full article ➔
When DHL chose El Paso as its flagship border office, it joined a long list of companies that have made the city a magnet for logistics investments over the past six years. Read the full article ➔
The e-tailer's revved-up presence in the area has spurred developments that are expanding infrastructure and logistics resources. Read the full article ➔
The Small Wonder's largest city offers close access to customers and labor but lower land prices than many of the surrounding markets. Read the full article ➔
