Logistics

Indiana’s central location and unbeatable transportation network make it a primary player in advanced logistics – and offers manufacturers and distributors the competitive edge they need.

Indiana – The Crossroads of America:
  • Indiana is the most centrally located state in the U.S.
  • 724 million tons of freight travels through Indiana annually; it’s ranked fifth in the U.S. in volume of commercial freight.
  • 14 limited access federal highways.
  • 11,000 centerline highway miles.
  • 4,200 miles of Class I rail tracks.
  • Three maritime ports.
  • FedEx operates its second largest hub at Indianapolis International Airport.

The Indiana Workforce Leads Tthe Trucking and Distribution Industry Sectors:

  • 60 percent higher employment in warehousing and storage establishments relative to the country’s average.
  • Twice the national average employment among long-distance trucking.
  • Over 250,000 logistics employees.
  • Customizable training options and high-quality university programs.

Indiana Has Some of The Nationa's Lowest  Business Costs:

  • Indiana Tax Foundation’s 2008 Business Tax Climate Index ranked Indiana No. 1 in the Midwest and No. 12 in the nation in its top tax-climate rankings.
  • Low workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance costs.
  • No inventory tax.
  • Indiana’s Sales and Use Tax is one of the lowest in the Midwest.
  • Indiana was ranked No. 1 in the Midwest and No. 8 in the country for competitiveness in Chief Executives magazine’s “2008 Best States for Business.”