Toledo – 5 Star Logistics Region
Toledo has been named a 5-Star Logistics Metro, according to an annual ranking by Expansion Management and Logistics Today magazines.
The study evaluates the overall logistics infrastructure of the nation’s 362 metropolitan statistical areas based on 10 major categories. The top 20 percent (72 MSAs) are designated as 5-Star metros.
“Metro areas that offer a broad range of logistics-supporting infrastructure — ground, air, water/sea and rail — have a major advantage over their rivals when it comes to attracting and retaining manufacturing and distribution facilities,” said Bill King, chief editor of Expansion Management.
The 10 categories analyzed for the survey include: overall transportation and distribution industry climate; work force/labor costs, availability and skill levels; road and highway basic infrastructure and spending; road density, congestion and truck safety; road and bridge conditions; fuel taxes and fees; railroad access; water ports, both river/lake and ocean); air service; and interstate highway access. The data comes from a variety of government and proprietary sources.
Toledo ranked highest (15th) in interstate highway access. It placed 34th in railroad service and 48th in water ports/commerce.