Distribution and Logistics
Alabama is equipped to quickly ship your products anywhere in the world at a competitive cost. We are centrally located in the heart of the U.S.'s fastest growing economy, only a day’s drive from half of the U.S. population. Plus, no inventory tax!
By land, sea, or air, Alabama is a prime hub for distribution and transportation logistics, both nationally and globally. We employ intermodal systems – including six interstate highways, five Class I railways, and the busy Port of Mobile – to maximize the efficiency of your business.
Made in Alabama Quick Facts:
- 6 Interstates totaling 1,060 miles
- Half of U.S. population within one day’s driving distance
- 2,000+ miles of Class I railroad track
- 19 U.S. Highways totaling 3,852.85 miles
- Port of Mobile – 9th largest seaport in U.S.
- 17th ranked U.S. airport for international cargo (Huntsville International)
- 100+ overseas shipping lines served
EDPA: Alabama’s Distribution, Logistics, & Transportation Industry
Made in Alabama: Distribution and Logistics
Covington County
In addition to location and transportation assets, Covington County has fast permitting, shovel-ready sites, and enviable speed-to-market. The Covington County Economic Development Commission offers assistance and customized incentives that make our county one of the most business-friendly locations in the state.
Assets for Success:
Interstates/Highways
- I-65 (west of the county)
- I-10 (east of the county)
- US Hwy 29
- US Hwy 331
- US Hwy 84
Railways
The Three Notch Railroad runs from a connection with CSX Transportation at Georgiana, Alabama to Andalusia, Alabama, 36 miles (58 km). This short line railroad was created in 2001 and is currently a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming.
Port Facilities
Port facilities are available through the Alabama State Port located in Mobile, Alabama (125 miles from Andalusia, Alabama) and the Panama City Port Authority in Panama City, Florida (109 miles from Andalusia, Alabama).
Category: Target Industries
Manufacturers help drive Alabama’s economy, with $18.82 billion in manufactured goods exports in 2019. Additionally, Alabama manufacturers account for 16.83 percent of the total output in the state, coming in at $38.40 billion in 2019. The sector employs 13 percent of the workforce.
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Alabama’s presence in the aerospace and aviation industry is broad and vast, with activities in virtually every segment of the sector. Aerospace manufacturing accounts for around 13,200 jobs in the state. Alabama ranks 5th in the U.S. for employment of aerospace engineers, with a count...
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Alabama’s forestry products industry is expanding. Alabama has the second largest timberland base in the U.S., and companies like Georgia Pacific and Weyerhaeuser continue to make investments in the state. There’s nearly 23 million acres of timberland, and Alabama’s forests are so fertile that the...
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Metals manufacturing takes place across the entire state of Alabama. Abundant mineral wealth in iron ore, coal, and limestone has made the state ripe for economic development and set the stage for growth in the metals manufacturing sector. More than 1,100 primary metal manufacturing companies...
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