ALABAMA S DISTRIBUTION, LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

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1 ALABAMA S DISTRIBUTION, LOGISTICS OVERVIEW Ace, Dollar General, Home Depot, Target, SYSCO, and Wal-Mart are among the nationally known companies with major distribution operations in the state. Wholesale (NAICS 42) in Alabama accounted for 73,635 jobs and 9,336 establishments in Transportation and Warehousing (NAICS 48-49) in Alabama accounted for 55,389 jobs and 3,408 establishments in Alabama was ranked 22nd in the U.S. for exports. Companies in Alabama shipped products to nearly 200 countries. Source: Trade Stats Express; Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2015 Alabama is served by four major commercial airlines and several commuter airlines operating through seven commercial airports. Alabama water corridors connect to over 15,000 miles (24,000+ km) of inland waterways in 23 states. Port of Mobile offers carrier services and shipping options between major global, US Gulf, Southeast and Midwest markets. Alabama is served by five Class I railroads and several short lines, carrying cargo over 3,800 miles (6,100+ km) of track. Six interstate highways (I-10, I-20, I-22, I-59, I-65, I-85) converge in Alabama, allowing easy access to major markets. Interstates Rail Navigable Rivers Regional Airports General Purpose FTZs Port / / 1

2 UNPARALLELED ACCESS Rail Transportation Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, National Transportation Atlas Database, 2015 Interstate Transportation Alabama is served by five Class I railroads and several short lines, carrying cargo over 3,800 miles (6,100+ km) of track. Excellent main line connections give shippers good access to all major market centers. Six interstate highways (I-10, I-20, I-22, I-59, I-65, I-85) converge in Alabama allowing goods to be shipped to major markets. An eleven hour drive time from the center of Alabama reaches west to Dallas/Fort Worth, north to Chicago, east to Charleston, and south to Fort Lauderdale. Source: Google Maps Alabama s interstate system allows companies to access over 160 metro areas within a 600 mile radius. Source: ESRI Aviation Transportation Alabama is served by four major commercial airlines and several commuter airlines operating through seven commercial airports. International flights are easily accessible via direct flights from major connecting cities. In addition, Alabama is located between two of the country's largest air freight centers - Memphis and Atlanta. Alabama has 92 public use airports. Through the Alabama Airport Improvement Program and the Federal Aviation Authority Airport Improvement Program, cities can develop airports for industrial and other civil use. Most public use airports are lighted and can accommodate corporate aircraft. / / 2

3 UNPARALLELED ACCESS Intermodal Facilities of Alabama Water Transportation Alabama water corridors connect to over 15,000 miles (24,000+ km) of inland waterways in 23 states. The Alabama Channel at the Port of Mobile bisects the 1,300 mile (2,090 km) Intracoastal Waterway, giving access to markets from Texas to Florida. Port of Mobile Since 2001, The Alabama State Port Authority has invested more than $700 million in port infrastructure. Investments include $110 million in enhancements and new equipment at McDuffie Coal Terminal, a $300 million container terminal, a $110 million steel terminal, a $26 million rail ferry terminal, a $33 million federal turning basin, and nearly $50 million in site development for a new intermodal container transfer facility (intermodal rail). These investments offer shippers improved carrier services and shipping options between major global, Southeast and Midwest markets. At 45 feet (13.7 meters), the port s main channel is one of the deepest channels in the South. The Port is served by five Class 1 railroads and two short-lines: o CN, CSX, BNSF/AGR, NS & KCS. o CG Railway (4-day Rail Ferry Service between Mobile and Mexico). o Alabama State Port Authority Terminal Railway (Switching and Terminal Rail Services). Brookley Aeroplex, located adjacent to the port, offers immediate access to freight forwarding transportation services. 44 berths. Adjacent to I-10 and I-65. Cargo handling area: 4.5 million square feet (418,064 m 2 ). 3 RO-RO terminals. 900T Barge Mounted Heavy Lift Crane Capable of Lifting 400T from the center of a Panamax ship. Core business: coal, forest products, frozen poultry, iron & steel products, aluminum, oversized / heavy lift, and containers. Foreign Trade Zone no. 89. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, National Transportation Atlas Database, 2015 APM Terminals Mobile (350,000 TEU/Year Capacity 800,000 TEU/Year Capacity at Full Build Out). Set Aside Lands for Logistics / Warehouse / Distribution. Container Carrier Service to the Port. o Providing shippers with world-class container carriage in major global trade lanes. o Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, APL, HMM & ZIM. Waterways of Alabama / / 3

4 WORKFORCE Wholesale (NAICS 42) in Alabama accounted for 73,635 jobs and 9,336 establishments in Transportation and Warehousing (NAICS 48-49) in Alabama accounted for 55,389 jobs and 3,408 establishments in Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, Annual Avg 2015 The Alabama higher education system consists of 31 four-year colleges and universities and 26 twoyear community and technical colleges and junior colleges strategically located throughout the state providing Alabamians with educational opportunities to meet the emerging needs of industry. Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) AIDT was established to help new and expanding Alabama companies recruit and train an outstanding workforce. AIDT is consistently recognized for its excellence. Top 5 U.S. Training Agency Median Distribution/Warehouse Hourly Wages SOC Description Alabama US Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $40.53 $ Shipping and Receiving Clerks $13.76 $ Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $18.08 $ Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers $12.57 $ Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $10.94 $ Packers and Packagers, Hand $9.96 $10.57 Source: EMSI 2016 LOW OPERATING COSTS No inventory tax. Sales and use tax abatements for qualifying companies. Low property taxes. Property tax abatements for qualifying companies. Alabama has one of the lowest overall corporate income tax burdens in the U.S. Alabama is one of only a few states to allow federal income tax paid or accrued to be deducted from state income tax. Right-to-Work state. Source: Federation of Tax Administrators / / 4

5 NEW & EXPANDING Company County Product 2016 Jobs Created Investment (Millions) Big Lots Stores, Inc. Montgomery Consumer goods warehouse/distribution - $6.4 (Expansion) Glovis America Montgomery Logistics 30 N.A. (Expansion) Merchants Foodservice Chilton Food service distribution 60 $8.0 (Expansion) American Tire Distributors Madison Tire merchant wholesalers 25 $7.0 (New) Next Level Apparel Houston Apparel distribution 100 $4.7 (New) Total Quality Logistics Jefferson Logistics 100 $0.158 (New) 2015 Fed Ex Ground Mobile Distribution center 100 N.A. (New) Jo-Ann Store Distribution Lee Distribution center - $2.0 (Expansion) LogisAll USA Macon Freight warehouse for automotive parts 60 $4.0 (New) Publix Distribution Jefferson Grocery distribution 200 $3.4 (New) SCOSCHE Industries Franklin Distribution of consumer electronics 27 $8.0 (New) Southeastern Freight Lines Jefferson Transportation and logistics 25 $20.0 (Expansion) United Parcel Services Montgomery Distribution center - $14.0 (Expansion) 2014 Gulf Coast Produce Distributors Baldwin Food distribution 100 $1.0 (New) Total Quality Logistics Baldwin Logistics 80 N.A. (New) HD Supply Facilities Maintenance Home Depot Jefferson 2013 Maintenance and repair product distribution center Distribution and warehousing for homeimprovement chain 50 $7.0 (New) 150 N.A. (Expansion) Industrial Service & Supply Chambers Third-party warehouse logistics 4 $1.9 (Expansion) Saddle Creek Logistics, Inc. Jefferson Warehousing, transportation, packaging, and other services 25 $1.6 (New) US Foods Montgomery General line grocery merchant wholesalers N.A. $1.7 (Expansion) Alabama Crown Distributing 2012 Distribution of liquor, wine, beer, and other beverages 70 $16.0 (Expansion) Ashley Furniture Home Stores Baldwin Furniture distribution 26 N.A. (New) Children's Place DeKalb Distribution of children s apparel - $4.05 (Expansion) Hibbett Sports Distribution center and warehouse for sporting goods retailer 170 $25.0 (New) / / 5