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Memphis has earned its reputation as “America’s Distribution Center”.
With its natural geographic advantage, its deep pool of skilled logistics workers, and its intermodal edge, our core competency in Memphis is distribution and logistics. Home of the world headquarters and hub of shipping powerhouse FedEx, over 400 trucking companies and major operations of UPS, DHL and the USPS, Memphis is uniquely positioned to provide the most cost effective distribution and logistics services in the country.
Did you know:
- Memphis is home to the world hub of FedEx
- Memphis' workforce has a higher percentage of logistics workers than any other metropolitan area in the country
- Access to the world through Intermodal Gateway Memphis.
- Five class-one railroads offer service in Memphis.
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Norfolk Southern
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Norfolk Southern is one of the largest transportation companies in the world. With over 21,000 route miles in 22 states Norfolk Southern transports items like coal, chemicals and intermodal shipping containers.
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Nike is the top manufacturer of althetics shoes and sports apparel in the world. Along with Beaverton, OR the Memphis, TN locations serve as a major distribution center for Nike.
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Complex Industries
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Complex Industries manufactures and distributes iron doors, gates, fencing parts and other home decor. Complex Industries has a warehouse, office and showroom in Memphis, TN and in DongGuan City, China
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