OHIO: THE LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION HUB OF THE AUTO INDUSTRY

It all comes down to strategic location and Plus also offers major market access to markets. is within 600 miles reach to the rest of the US, Canada of more than half the U.S. and Canadian and Europe through its exceptional populations, as well as one day’s drive to infrastructure. more than 60 percent of North America’s manufacturing capacity. This means faster • Cleveland-Europe Express, shipping times, reduced costs and greater the only vessel service that proximity to OEMs. moves containerized and non- containerized cargo between Located at the center of the automotive the and Europe, industry, Cleveland Plus automotive suppliers through the Port of Antwerp, with have quick and easy access to the entire connections to Russia, Finland, supply chain. Spain, UK and the Baltic States. • Five Interstate Highways • Ohio is home to 24 OEMs and 26 Tier 1 suppliers with 500 or more employees. • Three Class I Railroads • Nearly 10% of all Tier 1 auto suppliers • Nine Deepwater Ports are located in Ohio. That’s second • Two Commercial Airports only to in the US. HIGHWAYS AND AIR TRANSPORTATION

With five interstate highways, , which is centrally located between New York City, Chicago and Toronto, is within a day’s drive of 60% of all U.S. Fortune 500 headquarters and provides quick market access to Canada. The region reaches the largest number of consumers in a 250-mile/400-km radius compared with any other metro market in the U.S.

Ohio is also home to four key airports for fast and easy access to customers all over the world:

• The Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) offers 149 flights to 38 nonstop destinations, including the headquarters of many Fortune 500 companies and key markets around the world. • The Akron Canton Airport (CAK), known for its low fares and relaxing environment, offers an additional 35 flights to 15 nonstop destinations. • The Burke Lakefront Airport connects Northeast Ohio to the world by providing premier air travel for business executives and corporate visitors via privately owned and charter aircrafts. • The Akron Fulton Airport offers first-class Fixed Base Operator services, including aircraft rental and charters. • With connecting flights in New York and Chicago, Northeast Ohio is just one stop away from major international markets.

Major airlines serving Northeast Ohio include Air Canada, AirTran, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United and US Airways. Cargo carriers include Continental, Federal Express, ServisAir GlobeGround, Southwest, UPS, Post Office and World Wide Flight Services. RIVER AND SEA PORTS

River and sea ports in Cleveland allow businesses to save time and money when transporting goods. Ohio’s ports include:

• The Port of Cleveland – This port has the best heavy lift capacity on the Great Lakes. Port facilities include nine berths and 6,500 linear feet of dock space. The docks have excellent connections to three major interstates (I-71, I-77, I-90), as well as the Norfolk Southern and CSX railroad. • The Mississippi and the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System saves two to four days on a vessel from Europe to Cleveland, rather than the traditional route of shipping cargo to an east coast port and then using either rail or truck transport to our region. • The Cleveland- Europe Express (CEE) is the only maritime service in the Great Lakes that provides a direct, scheduled service to the European continent. This allows shippers in our region, state, and the Midwest to access global markets faster and more efficiently than moving their goods through coastal ports. In fact, the CEE offers at least 50% savings for specialized or oversized cargo and is up to 10 days faster than through east coast ports. RAILWAYS

Ohio’s expansive railway system is one of the key reasons Ohio is the heart of the auto industry. As a vital piece to the global transportation and distribution network, it keeps auto companies competitive both locally and nationally.

The state’s railway system:

• Ranks 4th in total rail miles • Has the highest concentration of rail lines per square mile in the nation • Includes three Class I railroads that keep companies in the region connected to the entire automotive supply chain.

FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES

The Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) program in Northeast Ohio includes Foreign-Trade Zones #40 and #181. These two zones cover more than 11,000 acres and nearly 40 different sites throughout 12 counties. Together they create one of the largest and most successful foreign-trade zone programs in the country. Northeast Ohio’s FTZ program is nationally recognized as a “best practice” in foreign-trade zone development and management. Foreign Trade Zones provide significant savings for global shippers, and are one reason that Ohio ranks number one in the U.S. in number of exporting companies.