CONNECTING YOU FASTER TO CUSTOMERS, PARTNERS, AND SUPPLIERS

The Cincinnati region is a hub of innovation—an ideal setting to support the promise of cloud-based digital management systems and automation in supply chain and transportation management. This, combined with a low cost of living, high quality of life, and affordable class-A real estate space, provides a recipe for success for a growing list of smart supply chain and transportation tech companies.
Contact REDI Cincinnati

Setting You Up For Supply Chain Success

#1

Metro For Population Access Within One-Day Drive

#1

Nation's Largest Inland Port

#1

Fastest Growing North American Cargo Airport

11%

Job Growth in Logistics and Distribution (Lightcast 2022.1)

Cincinnati MSA Supply Chain Industry Snapshot

Notable Supply Chain & Smart Transport Companies in the Cincinnati Region

DHL packaging

SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS ON THE MOVE IN CINCINNATI

  • Our strong supply chain and logistics & distribution (L&D) industry is robust with zero gaps to move large and small items by train, boat, truck or plane.
  • Thirteen (13) passenger airlines fly nonstop to more than 55 destinations, with nearly 70% of travelers flying out of CVG Airport arriving at their destination nonstop.
  • In addition to serving 9.2 million passengers in 2024, CVG ranks as North America’s 6th largest air cargo hub.
  • The region is home to the Cincinnati Innovation District®, an ecosystem of thinkers, researchers, students, and industry that is developing the next great idea and solving real-world challenges. It’s powered in part by the University of Cincinnati and the promise of 15,000 new STEM graduates ready to provide tech solutions.
  • Young professionals are flocking to the neighborhoods of Over-the-Rhine and Pendleton, where public and private investment has led to breweries, restaurants, and theaters, all within a walkable commute to downtown Cincinnati. It’s no wonder why in 2025 moveBuddha named Cincinnati as its No. 3 Alternative City for Young Professionals.
DHL cargo plane taxiing.

Success Story

DHL Global Superhub

  • In October 2024, DHL announced it began construction on a 305,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art aviation maintenance facility and expanded aircraft apron at its Global Hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
  • The $292M facility will be a LEED-certified, carbon neutral aviation maintenance hangar.
  • The expansion includes the addition of 300 new jobs to the Cincinnati region.
  • DHL’s CVG hub features 194 acres with 67 aircraft parking gates and 6.4 million sq. ft. of ramp area.
  • The hub is the heart of the DHL Express Americas network with 117 daily flights and a fleet of 64 aircraft, connecting customers from more than 220 countries and territories worldwide to every corner of the U.S.
  • It is one of three DHL global superhubs, with the other two based in Hong Kong and Germany.
DHL named James A. Wuenker Growth Award Winner
amazon air hub

Success Story

Amazon Air

In August 2021, Amazon Air opened its largest operation in the world at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The more than $1.5 billion investment and 800,000 square foot facility will employ more than 2,000 individuals. Cargo is coming into CVG on 12 daily flights from 40+ airports throughout the U.S.

Hear from the companies in our region.

“After living on four continents and running businesses in over 60 countries, I would have never guessed my path would lead back to Cincinnati. And I can say that I have never lived in a city, nor do I know of a city, in which so many great things co-exist. Billions of people around the world would consider this a dreamland of possibilities, and I am confident that not only will we continue our momentum, but that our best years are right in front of us.”

Guy Persaud

The Cincinnati Region's Innovation District

Innovation is Here to Stay

“A unique and thriving ecosystem, The Cincinnati Innovation District is anchored by the University of Cincinnati, a Carnegie Level 1 research institution, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, a nationally ranked pediatric and research institution – combined they produce in excess of $450M per year in research. The University of Cincinnati is 46,000 students strong across many disciplines and is focused on solving society’s problems. With the acceleration of STEM graduates and research talent, the Cincinnati Innovation District is positioned to attract talent and the organizations that seek that talent.”

Read More

Take a Look at the Cincinnati Region’s Innovation Corridor:

Innovation CorridorSnap Content

Notable Recent Project Announcements

Fuel your business with innovators and makers

GET STARTED WITH REDI CINCINNATI