Birmingham has more distribution & logistics.
The Greater Birmingham Region, strategically poised in the Southeast, serves as a vital distribution and logistics hub. With the advantage of five major Interstates, a cargo-ready airport and three Class 1 railroads, including Norfolk Southern, CSX, and BNSF, it offers an unmatched infrastructure for efficient operations.
The region’s skilled workforce ensures rapid customer service fulfillment. Since 2018, Birmingham has witnessed a surge in distribution centers, with major players like Amazon, Carvana, Lowe’s and FedEx Ground leading the way. This influx has generated over 2,800+ jobs and injected more than $670 million into the region’s thriving economy.
“There is no other intermodal rail public-private project today that compares with the magnitude of the Crescent Corridor in terms of job creation or environmental benefits.”
Norfolk Southern CEO Wick Moorman
Distribution & Logistics Employers
Birmingham is a dynamic hub for the distribution and logistics industry, reflecting significant growth with over 20 companies generating 2,800+ jobs and $670 million in investments in the past five years. Our region has excelled in cultivating a skilled workforce, hiring 5,000+ professionals in the past five years and ranking 13th nationwide for our high concentration of logistics talent. With 32,000 regional distribution workers, Birmingham stands out as a strategic location, showcasing innovation and efficiency in the logistics sector and driving the future of distribution and logistics forward.
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Norfolk Southern Birmingham Regional Intermodal Facility
This $97.5 million facility stands as a vital component of Norfolk Southern’s expansive Crescent Corridor initiative, which aims to create an efficient, high-capacity intermodal freight rail route connecting the Gulf Coast and the Northeast.
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Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport has established itself as a vital hub in air cargo shipping, collaborating with top industry giants like FedEx, UPS and Amazon. The addition of a $27 million cargo facility has enhanced its operational capabilities. In April 2023 the facility boasted a successful first charter cargo flight from Stuttgart, Germany.
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McCleod Software
Headquartered in Birmingham, McLeod Software boasts a team of over 500 regional employees. The privately held company, known for its transportation management and trucking software solutions, recently underwent a significant expansion, resulting in the creation of 150 jobs and $14 million of announced capital investment.
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