With direct access to the I-10 corridor, deepwater ports and Class I rail, Northwest Florida delivers a strategic advantage for companies that move goods. Whether you’re reaching major metros like Atlanta, New Orleans and Orlando or serving last-mile customers across the Southeast, our infrastructure helps your supply chain operate faster and smarter.
National and regional companies are choosing Northwest Florida for its:
Add low congestion, available workforce and room to grow—and you’ll see why the region is built for speed and efficiency.
Supply Chain & Transportation Employees
11,000
At Certified Logistics & Distribution Sites
17,000 Acres
Average Daily Semi-Truck Volume on I-10
6,000
Distribution success depends on location—and Northwest Florida delivers. Our region connects directly to:
We’ve also invested heavily in logistics-ready infrastructure. Our region offers:
Our logistics workforce is trained, available and cost-effective. With 18,000+ material moving workers and more entering the pipeline through CTE programs and technical colleges—your operation can ramp up quickly. Workforce development is supported by:
And with lower average wages than competing metros, your labor investment stretches further here.
Our 13-county region offers a variety of sites tailored for distribution and logistics operations, from certified industrial parks to build-to-suit land with intermodal access. Just a few of our top sites include:
Opened in 2005 at approximately 907,000 square feet, Family Dollar’s Marianna Distribution Center services stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. This is the largest building between Pensacola and Jacksonville.
The Lewis Bear Company handles more than 300 different brands, everything from iconic global labels to beloved local craft beers and everything in between, not to mention high-end sodas and waters. The company operates two warehouse/distribution centers in Pensacola and Ebro, and the experienced team of more than 210 professionals is focused on building strong relationships with customers, meeting their needs and working to grow their brands.
Shelton Trucking, a PS Logistics company since 2018, is a flatbed trucking company located in Altha, FL. The company was founded in 1969, starting with only a few trucks in the fleet. Today, the fleet consists of over 300 lease-purchase and owner-operator trucks and 4 terminal locations.
Florida’s Great Northwest is here to enhance Northwest Florida’s competitive position through industry diversification and quality job growth. Whether you’re a company executive, site selector, or Northwest Floridian, contact us to learn how we can work together.
