Key Industries:

DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS

Maryland Delivers

“Next day delivery? No problem.” That’s what companies with distribution centers and warehouses in Maryland tell customers. How does Maryland deliver? Our connected location provides unparalleled access to customers in the North, South and Midwest. Consider also the powerhouse Port of Baltimore, which is investing in next-gen infrastructure and technology projects, and it looks like Maryland just made your shortlist.

A map of the East Coast showing Maryland's location

Get Closer to Customers

A map of the East Coast showing Maryland's location

Distributors in Maryland have access to the 4th largest combined statistical area of the country (Baltimore, Washington, Northern Virginia), with an average per capita income of $84,805 (CBRE Baltimore Industrial Market View, Q4 2020). Beyond that, Maryland’s central location puts other large consumer markets, like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and New York, within reach. Simply put, having a presence in Maryland gives you next-day access to millions of high-earning consumers fueling the e-commerce boom.



The Transportation Total Package

Cranes at the Port of Baltimore

The Port of Baltimore is prepared for a future that accommodates increased shipping volume and improved efficiency. Welcoming some of the largest container ships in the world, the Port of Baltimore offers four Neo-Panamax cranes, and double-stacking capability on railways. Its gate complex leverages the latest technology, creating one of the most efficient turn times in the nation.

Rounding out our connected transportation network, the Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) sits in the center of our state, and three other international airports are accessible in the region. Five major interstate highways and two Class 1 railroads run through Maryland as well.

Cranes at the Port of Baltimore

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Jayson Knott

Senior Director, Business Development, Maryland Department of Commerce