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The emergence of Memphis as a global logistics hub over the past 15 years has
not gone unnoticed. In fact, a growing number of companies
have discovered the logistics advantages offered in
Memphis, and have expanded, relocated or opened new facilities here to capitalize
on them. Anchored by Memphis International Airport,
the world's busiest cargo airport for the last 14 consecutive
years, and fueled by the presence of Federal Express'
world headquarters and super-hub, the Memphis economy
of today is healthy and diverse.
Did you know:
- Memphis has been home to the world's largest air cargo
airport since 1991 and handled over
4 million metric tons in 2006.
- Memphis is the third largest rail center in the
U.S.
served by BNSF, CN, CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific.
- Memphis has the 4th largest inland port in the U.S.
- Memphis International Airport is home to one of
the hubs of Northwest Airlines with direct daily flights
to over 90 cities.
- Memphis has some of the latest drop-off times for
overnight shipping in the country.
Central
Location
Located at the nexus of both population and transportation
in the U.S., Memphis:
- Serves more major metro markets overnight by truck than
any other U.S. city
- Can reach 45 states + Canada & Mexico by ground in
2 days or less
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Unmatched
Transportation Infrastructure
Reliable Operations / 24-7-365 /
- One of the country’s most reliable locations in
terms of ability to operate 24-7-365
- Minimal Closure Airport: Memphis has more sunny days each
year than Miami, FL
- WORLD’S busiest cargo airport and home to the FedEx
World Hub
- More experienced logistics workers per capita than any
other U.S. city
- International gateway for product export and import via
three Free Trade Zones
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Agility | Multi-modal + Multiple Providers
- Access to multiple transport companies such as the FedEx
World Hub plus major hubs for UPS & DHL
- Access to all shipping methods - air, truck, water &
rail
- Diversity and redundancy of transport companies and shipping
methods provides efficiency, competitive costs & backup
for your company’s operations
Cost-effective same-day & overnight
delivery /
- FedEx World Hub late pick-up times extend the business
day
- Capture more business with expedited delivery in multiple
time zones
| Major Memphis Distribution
Operations |
| Company |
Employees |
Warehouse SQ. FT. |
| Technicolor Video |
2,800 |
4,317,000 |
| Williams-Sonoma |
889 |
3,500,000 |
| Hewlett Packard |
1,385 |
2,700,000 |
| Nike |
1,469 |
2,700,000 |
| Brother International |
826 |
1,100,000 |
| Ford Motor Company |
252 |
1,069,836 |
| Cleo |
1,000 |
957,016 |
| Pfizer |
230 |
400,000 |
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By
the Numbers
| memphis area distribution wages |
| title |
low |
average |
high |
| Equipment Operator (Fork Lift) |
$12.22 |
$13.10 |
$13.84 |
| Inventory Control Clerk |
15.15 |
16.15 |
17.29 |
| Machine Operator, Distribution |
13.26 |
13.40 |
13.68 |
| Packer |
9.94 |
11.27 |
12.89 |
| Picker |
10.65 |
12.09 |
13.15 |
| Receiver |
12.12 |
12.77 |
13.20 |
| Receiving Clerk |
13.16 |
13.41 |
13.71 |
| Returns Clerk |
11.86 |
12.41 |
13.00 |
| Shipper |
12.35 |
13.18 |
14.56 |
| Shipping Clerk |
14.45 |
14.71 |
14.94 |
| Traffic Clerk |
16.03 |
16.11 |
16.15 |
| Warehouse Person |
12.72 |
13.49 |
14.30 |
| Traffic Supervisor |
52,115 |
54,960 |
57,804 |
| Warehouse Supervisor |
42,313 |
46,812 |
53,423 |
| Warehouse Manager |
69,963 |
72,082 |
74,197 |
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