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LOGISTICS& DISTRIBUTION

As a leading international trade center, Florida excels at getting people, products, and services anywhere—fast. Most key global shipping lines and airlines alliances, (including specialized cargo operators), 3PFs and VALs have a presence in Florida. We’re generating a robust talent base and supply chain that benefits all.

WHY FLORIDA?

WHEN YOUR BUSINESS CAN BE ANYWHERE,

THERE’S NO LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN TAKE IT.

BUSINESS CLIMATE

BOUNDLESS MARKETS Florida is an economic superstate—home to 21+ million residents3 and home-away-from-home for 131+ million annual visitors.4 Whether you and your customers are serving Florida’s large market, the U.S., Latin America, or the globe, Florida can help you find new growth opportunities anywhere.

15th LARGEST GLOBAL ECONOMY,

IF FLORIDA WERE A COUNTRY 5, 6

Consistently ranked one of the best states for business, Florida is committed to keeping regulatory requirements and business taxes low. That, along with a strong economy and zero personal state income tax, make it a great place to do business. We won’t stand in the way of your success. We’ll pave the way for it.

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TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE

Florida’s has one of the most extensive multi-modal transportation systems in the world—giving you the ability to move your product anywhere in the world. So the only thing easier than operating your business in Florida is moving your product out.

MAP KEYCommercial Airports (20)

Deepwater Seaports (15)

Spaceports (3)

MAP KEYCommercial Airports (20)

Deepwater Seaports (15)

Spaceports (3)

Each year, more than $130 billion worth of goods flow through Florida’s ports and airports3, fueled by our strategic location and impressive trade support services. In fact, Florida is home to one of five U.S. exporters.3 Come see what these businesses already know: Success today requires global access and no other state can expand your reach like Florida.

WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE

FLORIDABUSINESSES

exported nearly

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$56 BILLIONto more than 180 countries

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Deepwater Seaports (15)

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American Roll-On Roll-Off CarrierCEVA LogisticsCoachCrowley Maritime CorporationCSX Intermodal, Inc.FlexColdFlorida East Coast RailwayFlorida Rock & Tank LinesHöegh Autoliners, Inc.KBRwyle Technical SolutionsLandstar Systems, Inc.

Florida East Coast RailwayUS Foods

Allyn International Services, Inc.Data2Logistics, LLCR&L Carriers

FedEx ExpressFlorida East Coast RailwayRyder System, Inc.UPS Americas & the Caribbean

DHL ExpressFlorida East Coast RailwayExfreight Zeta, Inc.

Amadeus Airport AmericasCarroll Fulmer Logistics, Corp.CHEP International Inc.Florida Distributing CompanyGoya FoodsLowesMcLane Company

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Adams Cold StorageAdvance Auto PartsColorado Boxed BeefO'ReillyPublixRooms To GoSaddle Creek LogisticsWalmart E-Commerce

Florida East Coast RailwayIAP Worldwide Services, Inc.

Florida East Coast RailwayGeorge E. Warren Corporation

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Commercial Airports (20)

Deepwater Seaports (15)

Spaceports (3)

FLORIDA’S LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION CLUSTER(select companies highlighted)

CED GreentechXPO Logistics

Marine Transportation Services

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MELBOURNE

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FORT MYERS

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Cheney Brothers

AmazonAutomated Petroleum & EnergyFreightCenter, Inc.ID LogisticsStar Distribution SystemsTech Data CorporationThe Bernd GroupTotal Quality Logistics

Groendyke Transport, Inc.

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WHY FLORIDA? COMPANY TESTIMONIALS

“We look forward to offering more than 1,000 full-time jobs with comprehensive benefits at our new fulfillment centers in Hillsborough County and Lakeland, Florida. We appreciate the state, city and county officials who have worked with us to bring these fulfillment centers to Florida. We’re excited to join the community, bringing great jobs and investment to the area.”

Mike Roth | Vice President of North America Operations | Amazon

“O’Reilly currently operates over 90 stores in Florida, 30 of which opened within the past year. We see great opportunities to continue to expand our store base throughout Florida, and our new distribution center in Lakeland will provide us with the springboard necessary to successfully execute that growth.”

Greg Johnson | Executive Vice President of Supply Chain | O’Reilly Auto Parts

“Our new U.S. headquarters in Jacksonville will enable us to be close to cargo, ships and customers, and to consolidate our activities in one office location. Jacksonville is one fo the world’s largest automotive ports, and a natural place for us to be located. We also view Jacksonville as an attractive location from a cost perspective.”

Steinar Lovdal | Head of Capacity Management | Höegh Autoliners AS

INTERNATIONAL TRADE & DEVELOPMENT201 Alhambra Circle Suite 610Coral Gables, Florida 33134+1-305-808-3660

HEADQUARTERS800 North Magnolia AvenueSuite 1100Orlando, Florida 32803+1-407-956-5600

TALLAHASSEE101 North Monroe StreetSuite 1000Tallahassee, Florida 32301+1-850-298-6620

For expansion and location assistance:Mason Henson Manager, Business Development Logistics & Distribution +1 (407) 956-5633mhenson@enterpriseflorida.com

Carlos GuerraManager, International Trade & Development +1 (305) 808-3590cguerra@enterpriseflorida.com

For exporting assistance:

ARE YOU READY?ENTERPRISE FLORIDA

IS HERE TO HELP

SERVICES

• Confidential Site Selection & Property Search Assistance

•Industry Sector Expertise-Target Sectors: Aviation/Aerospace, Defense

& Homeland Security, Cleantech, Financial & Professional Services, Headquarters, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Logistics & Distribution

• Demographic & Workforce Information

• State Agency Liason

• Permitting & Regulatory Assistance

• Incentive Programs

• Export Counseling

• Certificates of Free Sale & Good Manufacturing

“Hamburg Süd is proud to have been selected to carry the first refrigerated cargo load of fresh Peruvian grapes to Florida. With our state-of-the-art refrigerated cargo containers and our fixed-day of the week liner service between Peru and Port Everglades, we are uniquely positioned to cater to this exciting new business. Port Everglades is the first U.S. port of call for our South American West Coast/United States service and we are looking forward to serving the South Florida fresh produce import community.”

Juergen Pump | Senior Vice President | Hamburg Süd North America