2024 Top US Manufacturing Hubs
The Business Facilities 20th Annual Rankings Report identifies leading locations for industries, focusing on factors crucial for business relocation and expansion. The July/August 2024 issue highlights the top hubs in manufacturing and logistics.
Manufacturing Hubs:
- Large Manufacturing Hubs: Phoenix/Mesa/Chandler, AZ tops the list, recognized for its significant labor pool and manufacturing space growth. Other notable mentions include Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington, TX, and Philadelphia/Camden/Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE.
- Small Manufacturing Hubs: Austin/Round Rock/San Marcos, TX leads the category, excelling in workforce and sector growth. Columbus, OH, and Cincinnati, OH also rank highly for their strong manufacturing environments.
Logistics Leaders:
- Top Logistics Leader: Memphis, TN retains its position as the premier logistics hub, featuring the busiest cargo airport in the U.S., an inland port, a trucking corridor, and Class I railroads.
- Second Place: New Orleans, LA, recognized for its strategic location and infrastructure improvements, holds the second spot.
- Third Place: Louisville, KY, known for its robust logistics infrastructure, completes the top three.
Memphis, TN, New Orleans, LA, and Louisville, KY stand out as the top logistics hubs due to their advanced infrastructure and strategic locations, critical for supporting the logistics and transportation sectors. The rankings highlight these cities' importance in facilitating efficient business operations and driving economic growth in their respective regions.