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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.

Tracy Garcia, CEcD, MEDP

Senior Director, Economic Development

407.902.0214

10M+ Population within 2-Hour Drive

ESRI, 2024
9 International Airports within 100 Miles

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20 Major Freight Carriers

at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
December, 2024
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

Amazon.com focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.

CVS Caremark

CVS caremark is a pharmacy benefits manager owned by CVS Health.

Lowe’s

Lowe’s is an American retail company specializing in home improvement.

McLane Foodservice, Inc.

McLane Foodservice supplies food and foodservice items to restaurants nationwide.

OfficeMax

OfficeMax is a U.S. office supplies retailer and Office Depot subsidiary.

Publix Super Markets

Publix is a U.S. employee-owned supermarket chain based in Lakeland.

Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy

Walgreens is a U.S. 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.

Business-Friendly Climate

When considering payroll, construction and real estate, utilities, state taxes and incentives, Orlando serves up savings like sunshine.

Connect with a Subject Matter Expert

Get in touch with Tracy Garcia, Senior Director of Economic Development, for additional information including customized talent data and tailored space recommendations.

Call her today: 407.902.0214

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Logistics & Distribution

Florida’s most connected city is A central Destination