Logistics
Accessibility, low costs, and a concentration of logistics and supply chain workers increase speed to market for Northeast Ohio logistics companies.
Logistics
Industries
Facilitating Movement throughout North America and Europe.
With a GRP of $3.9 billion and nearly 3,000 logistics and supply chain companies, logistics is a healthy industry in the Northeast Ohio Region.
Whether highway, rail, water, or air, Northeast Ohio offers multiple intermodal transportation options to move raw materials into Ohio and finished products to customers across the region and the nation, increasing speed to market. The nation’s fourth largest interstate system includes major highways running north to south and east to west that provide access to most of the Midwest and East Coast within eight hours. Multiple rail options including Class 1 railroads (Norfolk Southern and CSX) and short lines provide convenient access to the entire nation. The Port of Cleveland is the only port on the Great Lakes that provides regularly scheduled direct shipping service to Europe, giving companies an efficient way to move cargo to global markets. In addition, the region offers four dedicated air cargo terminals and seven commercial airports.
Northeast Ohio companies can also get ahead with logistics 4.0 resources, as Ohio is home to smart mobility research and initiatives including truck platooning, connected vehicles, unmanned aircraft systems, and more.
Download our resource guide and learn more about the Logistics industry within the Northeast Ohio Region.
A well-connected region
Northeast Ohio offers significant advantages to logistics and supply chain companies, including a renowned infrastructure, trained workers and substantial warehousing and storage assets.
Logistics Ecosystem in Northeast Ohio
Company
Access to Talent
Partners
Infrastructure
53,000
53,000 logistics and supply chain workers in Northeast Ohio
#1
#1 region for truck transportation employment
grade a
A grade in logistics – Ohio is one of 5 states to earn this grade
Source: Conexus Indiana report from the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research
4th largest
4th largest interstate system in the country
5th
5th state in the U.S. for warehousing and storage services
Available Sites
North Jackson – McCluggage
A rectangle-shaped 92-acre site on three parcels for sale by a private owner, this property is half wooded and half farm land. Currently zoned as agricultural, the site sits along a divided access road between two industrial areas.
Nelson Sand & Gravel
The Nelson Sand & Gravel site, located halfway between Cleveland, OH and Erie, PA, is approximately 94 acres that can be subdivided as needed and is owned by a single owner.
Louisville Industrial Park
This site was home to the former Chesapeake/Encino Energy Corp office. It has over 170 contiguous, developable acres expandable up to 261 acres.
JAB Property, Ashtabula
The JAB property, located on just over 80 acres of publicly owned land in Ashtabula, is a prime site for industrial development.
Cuyahoga Valley Industrial Center
The Cuyahoga Valley Industrial Center is adjacent to I-77.
Colleges, universities, and education providers offering logistics related areas of study.
Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Data
Top 10 Transportation & Warehousing Employers in Northeast Ohio
| Company | Employees |
|---|---|
| Amazon | 7,040 |
| The Kenan Advantage Group | 4,923 |
| Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority | 2,063 |
| Millwood Inc. | 1,400 |
| Yellow Corp. | 1,274 |
| Fresh Mark Inc. | 1,150 |
| Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission | 953 |
| United Airlines Holdings Inc. | 855 |
| Directional Aviation | 720 |
| J.B. Hunt Transportation Services | 700 |
Top 10 Transportation & Warehousing Occupations in Northeast Ohio
| Occupation | Employed in Industry |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 18,580 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 10,696 |
| Light Truck Drivers | 4,842 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,971 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 3,279 |
| Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | 3,188 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 2,073 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 1,836 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,402 |
| Couriers and Messengers | 1,350 |
9.3K+
Certificates
12.3K+
Associate’s Degrees
21K+
Bachelor’s Degrees
9.3K+
Graduate Degrees
Case Study
Macy’s Corporate Services
A $30 million project to establish a fulfillment center in North Jackson, Ohio
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