FLORIDA
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Home to 11,500+ of logistics and distribution establishments and the second-largest foreign trade zone network in the U.S., Florida is an ideal choice for logistics, supply chain, and distribution companies to locate. Nearly every major global logistics integrator has a presence in the state. The broader wholesale trade, transportation, and logistics industry in Florida accounts for over 67,000 establishments and employs more than half a million individuals. As the Western Hemisphere’s commercial gateway, Florida is a promising choice for any company in search of global access and a direct path to rapidly expanding markets in Latin America and the Caribbean.
In 2022, Florida exports totaled $67.7 billion. Situated on both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, Florida is a logistics hub with industrial ports across the state in places like Broward County, Miami, Jacksonville, and Tampa. Maritime shipping and cruises contribute to an impressive 13% of the state’s GDP.
With one of the most extensive multi-modal transportation systems in the world and multiple high-speed data transmission hubs, Florida sets the standard for getting products and services to market. In Florida, businesses have access to more than 100 airports, 15 deep-water ports within 90 miles of any business, 3,000 miles of freight rail tracks, over 120,000 miles of roads, and state-of-the-art connectivity.