
Florida’s most connected city is A central Destination
Logistics & Distribution
There are just a few of the many reasons why companies including major industry leaders like Amazon, Publix, Walgreens, CVS and more, choose to locate their logistics and distribution centers in Orlando.
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10M+ Population within 2-Hour Drive
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9 International Airports within 100 Miles
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20 Major Freight Carriers
at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
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5 Major Ports Less than 2 Hours Away
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We’re known by the companies we keep
Featured Logistics & Distribution Companies
80 percent of workers in Orlando are employed outside of the leisure and hospitality industry. We’re a little more corporate than you might think.
Amazon




Company: Amazon
Company Size (Employees): 1000-5000
Description: Amazon.com focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
CVS Caremark






Description: CVS caremark is a pharmacy benefits manager owned by CVS Health.
Lowe’s






Company: Lowe’s
Visit WebsiteDescription: Lowe’s is an American retail company specializing in home improvement.
McLane Foodservice, Inc.






Company: McLane Foodservice, Inc.
Industry: Professional and Business Services
Company Size (Employees): 1000-5000
Description: McLane is an American wholesale supply chain services company which distributes grocery and non-food to convenience stores, discount retailers, wholesale clubs, drug stores, military bases, quick service restaurants and casual dining restaurants throughout the United States.
OfficeMax






Company: OfficeMax
Visit WebsiteDescription: OfficeMax is an American office supplies retailer founded in 1988. It is now a subsidiary of Office Depot, Inc., which is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.
Publix Super Markets






Company: Publix Super Markets
Industry: Professional and Business Services
Company Size (Employees): 10000-50000
Description: Publix Super Markets is an employee-owned, American supermarket chain.
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy






Company: Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Company Size (Employees): 1000-5000
Description: Walgreens is an American company pharmacy store chain.
Major DISTRIBUTION Operations
Orlando’s capacity to move people and products keeps its industries strongly positioned for success and growth. That includes a growing cluster of companies at the heart of Florida’s logistics and distribution sector.


Amazon
Amazon invested in a new facility for first-mile fulfillment and last-mile delivery, creating hundreds of jobs that allow Central Florida residents to receive orders within hours.


McKesson
McKesson created 84 new jobs and invested $102 million to expand its Orlando operations with a brand-new, state-of-the-art 475,000 sq. ft. distribution center.
An Economy That’s much more than Amusing
Comparative Advantages
Toss aside what you think Orlando has to offer and recognize that our region is more than just a great place to vacation. It’s also an amazing place to live and do business. With one of the nation’s fastest growing populations and employment markets, the Orlando region is on the rise—literately and figuratively.


Centralized location
Orlando’s central location in the nation’s third most populous state provides easy access to Central Florida’s vast labor pool, diverse transportation options, and broad consumer base.


Talent & Workforce
Orlando is among the nation’s fastest-growing population and employment markets, ensuring a strong and stable labor pool for well into the future.


Infrastructure & Transportation
Orlando has been in the business of moving people around for a long time. As one of the nation’s only quinti-modal hubs, the Orlando region accelerates connectivity options via road, sea, air, rail and space. The region sits at the crossroads of Florida’s highway network, serving as a hub for distribution for residents and visitors.
THE ORLANDO YOU ONLY THOUGHT YOU KNEW
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