Logistics: We’ve Got A Location Ready For You, Just A Call Away.
Everyone talks about a central location, but few places can deliver like Northwest Kentucky. With our combination of Rail, River and Roads, you can reach your customers saving time and money.
But don't just take our word for it. A leading supply chain consultant, Chicago Consulting, has rated Henderson as the best location IN THE NATION for Warehouse Networks. No location in the US is more cost effective than one in Northwest Kentucky.
See for yourself how Northwest Kentucky is ideally situated for Logistics operations and learn more about the area’s transportation network.
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Location & Transportation Advantages
Highway
A freight distribution network that is efficient, safe, and technologically competitive makes Northwest Kentucky an ideal location for businesses needing just-in-time delivery and reliable access to markets and suppliers.
Northwest Kentucky is encircled by I-64 on the North, I-65 on the East, I-24 on the South and I-57 on the West. I-69, on its way from Toronto to Houston, passes through the center of this circle in Henderson, KY, providing fast, efficient access from Northwest Kentucky to any direction in North America.
In addition, US 41 runs north to south through Northwest KY, and both US 60 and the Audubon Parkway run east to west. These excellent highways provide superior connectivity within the region and alternate quick routes to the Interstate Highways.
Rail
A primary north-south line for CSX runs through Northwest Kentucky. Several industrial parks have active rail access.
Water
The Henderson Riverport is a full-port, intermodal facility serving local, national and international industry. Located at mile 808 on the Ohio River and twenty miles from the confluence with the Green River, the Henderson County Riverport is one of the most active river ports in the Midwest and is a pivotal point for all river shipping in the Midwest. In addition to its geographical benefit, the port is a customs port-of-entry for the receiving and shipping of foreign goods and maintains FTZ status.
Air
Commercial air service is available at nearby Evansville Regional Airport with 4 more commercial airports: Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport, 30 minutes away; Barkley Regional Airport, 90 minutes away; and Louisville International and Nashville International each 2 hours away. Additionally, 3 general aviation airports serve Northwest Kentucky.
A Natural Fit For Distribution & Logistics
15 different motor freight carriers serve the cities of Northwest Kentucky. This mix of national, regional, and local carriers insures that your product can reach your customers in a competitive fashion.
Suppliers & Support Services
Nearly a dozen companies operate distribution facilities in Northwest Kentucky, employing approximately 1,000 people. One of the newest to call the region home is Columbia Sportswear's new sprawling distribution center at 4-Star Industrial Park just off of I-69.
Learn how one company is taking advantage of the area's great logistics.
Northwest Kentucky Advantage:
- Henderson-Evansville MSA rated as top mid-size metro for relocating families.
- Northwest Kentucky is home to 12 certified industrial parks and sites. These sites offer more than 6,400 acres of industrial property - plenty of room for distribution facilities.
- Northwest KY has an ample workforce drawn from a three state area with specialized training available to prepare workers for today’s automotive processes. Total workforce - 300,000.
- Northwest KY is at the mid-point of the I-69 route connecting Canada, the US and Mexico.
- Northwest Kentucky supports full multi-modal transportaton & logistics.
- Northwest Kentucky has some of the lowest energy costs in the nation!