Greater Reno-Tahoe is a hub for businesses everywhere!
From transportation needs to international outsourcing services, businesses large and small establish themselves in Greater Reno-Tahoe to take advantage of the area’s logistics industry.
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Definition
Advanced Logistics can be defined as a company that has a design management process that includes planning, implementing and controlling the efficient flow of goods/services through the supply chain from producer to consumer.
Distribution/Fulfillment Centers Taking Advantage of Northern Nevada Logistics
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3PL Companies Taking Advantage of Northern Nevada Logistics
| Griffin Global Logistics | ITS Logistics | OHL | |
| Bender Group | UPS | Hopkins Distribution |
Trucking
Over 65 trucking firms can reach 80% of the western region overnight, and the other 20% in two days. That's over 53 million people within one short haul!
Airports
Reno-Tahoe International Airport is a mid-sized airport uniquely located close to the central business district. The airport celebrated 75 years of service in 2003. For more information on flight services visit www.renoairport.com
Reno Stead Airport is the area's general aviation airport located just 15 miles north of Reno. The 5,000-acre facility is also home to world renowned National Championship Air Races, which attracts more than 200,000 attendees each year!
Railroads
Two of the nation’s largest railroad operations service Greater Reno-Tahoe. Union Pacific rail network links 23 states, plus every major West Coast and Gulf Coast port and provides service to the east through its major gateways in Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis and New Orleans. Additionally, Union Pacific operates key north/south corridors and is the only railroad to serve all six gateways to Mexico. Burlington Northern Santa Fe rounds out the region’s railway access with 33,500 route miles covering 28 states and 2 Canadian provinces. Inter-modal yards and container freight facilities are conveniently located in Sparks along Interstate 80. A switching yard is located in Fernley. And AMTRAK provides passenger services along popular routes.
Foreign-Trade Zone
Greater Reno-Tahoe's foreign-trade zone (No. 126) is one of the largest in the nation. Companies already taking advantage of Greater Reno-Tahoe's foreign trade zone sites include:
- Bender Group
- Dermody
- Griffin Global Logistics
- ITS Logistics
- OHL
- Patagonia
- Sportif USA
Click here for a full list of properties within Greater Reno-Tahoe’s foreign trade zone.
For more information on foreign trade zones click here.
