Industry Initiatives

Logistics

 

Indiana's Advanced Logistics industry is a driving force in today's economy and offers a sustainable competitive advantage to the manufacturer's and distributors who rely upon it.
  • 724 million tons of freight travel through Indiana annually, making it 5th in the rankings of States in volume of commercial freight.
  • Proximity to 65% of the U.S. population within a 2-day's drive.
  • Location of the median center of population of the U.S. in Daviess County, Indiana.
  • 14 limited access federal highways.
  • 11,000 centerline highway miles
  • 4200 miles of Class I rail tracks
  • 3 maritime ports (1 on Lake Michigan, 2 on the Ohio River).

The Indiana workforce already leads the trucking and warehouse/distribution industry sectors:

  • 60% higher employment in warehousing and storage establishments relative to the country average.
  • Twice the national average employment among long distance trucking.
  • A workforce of over 250,000 logistics employees.
  • Customizable training options and high-quality university programs.

Indiana has some of the lowest business costs in the nation:

  • Low workmen's compensation and unemployment insurance costs
  • No inventory tax
  • Corporate income tax based solely on the potion of a company’s sales in Indiana.
  • Indiana’s Sales and Use Tax is one of the lowest in the Midwest.
  • A low cost of living.

Thanks to the progressive State leadership, Indiana is pursuing an aggressive infrastructure plan, investing billions for the future:

  • Recent legislation has allowed Indiana to develop a $3.5 billion infrastructure improvement fund called Major Moves.
  • Upgrades to US 31, St Rd. 25, I-465, I-69, I-80/90 and others.
  • A $974 million upgrade to Indianapolis International Airport is underway
  • $2.8 billion in new highway construction in the next 10 years (over and above previously earmarked funds)
  • $57.8 million in improvements to Gary Airport
  • 117 public airports
  • Brand-new intermodal port financing authority.
  • The expansion of the I-69 artery will connect the NAFTA superhighway through southwest Indiana.

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“The decision to expand in Indiana was made because of its logistical advantage to our customers and suppliers and also for love of our surrounding community.”

- Makoto Torisu, president, Sunright America