Jeanette O’Brien
Vice President at GNT USALogistics and Distribution
Connections that can fuel your supply chain.
The Charlotte Region is strategically located on the East Coast of the U.S., equidistant to New York and Miami. Served by four major interstates, three deep water ports, more than 800 miles of rail, and one of the top 10 most connected airports in the world, the Charlotte Region is a top location for these types of operations.
2 lowest corporate tax
burdens in the southeast (NC & SC)
100 million
people within 1-day trucking time
89,000
people employed in the sector
“We’re centrally located on the East Coast, close to major highways, the airport, and ports.”
REGIONAL BENEFITS
The Charlotte Region is one of the most connected locations on the East Coast. The ease of transporting goods makes the region attractive to both domestic and international companies.
60%
of US within 2.5 hour flight
3 major
East Coast ports within 250 miles (Wilmington, Charleston, Savannah) as well as the Charlotte inland port
Two
major railroads (CSX and NS) as well as regional lines, many counties in the region have dual rail service
The depth of the regional workforce across all aspects of e-commerce, logistics, and distribution, combined with some of the lowest unionization rates in the country, ensures that you will find the talent you need regardless of your transport needs.
Lowest unionization rates in the country
Total: 3.1%
Public: 9.5%
Private: 2.5%
89,000 professionals in the workforce
35,000
in truck driving occupations
27,000
in warehousing
14,000
in air transport
Announcements over the last few years by leading companies illustrate the strength of the Charlotte Region in this sector, which saw more than 5,000 jobs and $1 billion in capital investment.
2,800 jobs
$584 million
1,200 jobs
$55 million
180 jobs
$324 million
New fulfillment center
and two new delivery
stations (2021)
and two new delivery
stations (2021)
The breadth of some of our largest employers demonstrates the diversity of e-commerce, distribution, and logistics assets in the Charlotte Region.
2nd largest hub in the U.S., 5,000-14,999 employees
2,500-4,999 employees
500-999 employees
Regional HQ, 500-999 employees
More than 10 delivery and fulfillment centers
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