Categories: Logistics & Distribution

With a diverse and extensive infrastructure, a central location close to customers, a qualified industry workforce and a thriving tech culture, Ohio is the best place for logistics and distribution companies to excel in a highly digital age.

With the 4th largest interstate system and 9 foreign trade zones (more than any other Midwest state), from Ohio, you can reach large numbers of customers within a day, supporting the expectation of reliable, on-time delivery. Because getting things from point A to point B couldn’t be easier when point A is Ohio, companies who rely on transportation continue to invest here.

No matter what you make or where it needs to go, you can exceed consumer expectations with Ohio’s Logistics & Distribution solutions.

Walkenhorst’s Establishes Distribution Facility in Ohio

This facility will be the company’s first location east of the Mississippi river

Posted on December 7, 2020May 25, 2021

Located in Nevada, Walkenhorst’s has experienced steady growth over the last few years and needs the ability to scale and quickly reach customers in the Midwest and eastern coast.

Family-Owned Integrity Express Logistics Expands HQ in Ohio

The expansion will give the company access to talent to support the increased demand for its logistics services

Posted on December 7, 2020May 25, 2021

Integrity Express Logistics, a family-owned logistics company specializing in local trucking with operational efficiency in custom logistics solutions, has experienced a high demand for shipping goods throughout the U.S., fueled by the coronavirus pandemic. The company plans to expand its headquarters in Southeast Ohio, citing the location’s logistics advantages, to meet the demand.

Tractor Supply Co. Opens Distribution Center in Ohio

Company drawn by Ohio’s logistics, location, and infrastructure advantages

Posted on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020

Tractor Supply Co. is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States and needs to keep up with existing and future demand with the company’s plans to grow. The company plans to build an 875,000-square-foot facility in Northeast Ohio and create 375 jobs.

Ashley Furniture Industries Chooses Ohio for Regional Distribution Hub

The $70 million investment is a strategic move to put Ashley closer to customers

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc., the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world, will build a new one million-square-foot warehouse to serve a variety of needs, including e-commerce fulfillment and store shipments in Central Ohio. The piece will put the company close to almost half of the U.S. population within a day’s drive.

BBI Logistics Expands, Plans to Nearly Quadruple Its Workforce in Ohio

Ohio’s geographical location and infrastructure prove critical to logistics operations

Posted on September 28, 2020July 13, 2021

Founded in Columbus in 2017, BBI Logistics helps customers find the most cost-effective and reliable carrier, while also maximizing load potential for carriers. BBI Logistics must seamlessly serve its current and growing customers while continuing to scale. Ohio’s central location and infrastructure are among the best in the U.S. and are competitive advantages for BBI Logistics.

Forward Air Chooses Ohio to Unify and Centralize Distribution and Office Operations

Forward Air grows within the Rickenbacker industrial complex, central within multiple markets and already a major hub for the company

Posted on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

Forward Air has emerged as a national leader in providing logistics services for a diverse customer base in the North American air freight and expedited less-than-truckload market. With hundreds of facilities and fragmented offices, the company has a large real estate portfolio and needs to centralize operations and accommodate current and expected growth. The company chose Ohio, the home of its largest hub, for expansion.

Carvana Invests in Ohio for Proximity to Multiple Markets

The pioneer of car “vending machines” will be build an inspection, reconditioning and distribution facility in Northeast Ohio

Posted on August 31, 2020May 5, 2021

Founded in 2012, Carvana is known for disrupting the traditional dealership experience with its convenient online car buying and financing platform. As the company grows in popularity, it needs to increase its reach. That’s why it turned to Elyria, Ohio to be close to more customers in nearby markets.

With 210% Revenue Increase, Zipline Logistics Expands in Ohio for “Purposeful Growth”

State’s leading logistics industry helps the Ohio-based company serve its global customer base

Posted on December 20, 2019January 31, 2020

Zipline Logistics serves some of the world’s top retailers and food and beverage brands with digitally enabled transportations services. Founded in Columbus, Ohio, the company is growing quickly and needs a larger facility to continue serving its clients worldwide.

Total Quality Logistics Pledges Nearly 600 New Jobs and $20 Million Investment in Ohio

TQL will construct a second building on its main campus to accommodate increasingly tech-driven growth

Posted on July 29, 2019March 31, 2020

Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the nation’s largest logistics companies. TQL invests substantially in its proprietary technology solutions and needed to expand. The company will add a second building to its existing headquarters campus.

Amazon Will Open Two State-of-the-Art Fulfillment Centers in Ohio, Create 2,500 Full-Time Jobs

Between fulfillment and cloud infrastructure, Ohio now has 8,500+ Amazonians

Posted on July 26, 2019May 25, 2021

Amazon’s fulfillment network supports millions of businesses of all sizes worldwide. The company is adding two new fulfillment centers in different corners of Ohio, continuing the company’s history of creating jobs, investing capital and bringing benefits to Ohioans.