Global Logistics Industry in Virginia's Gateway Region
A Location with Global Access
Virginia's road system consistently ranks in the Top 20 in the nation with low congestion and short average commute times. This is particularly true of the Central Virginia area where the average commute time is a mere 24 minutes.
Central Virginia also boasts both passenger and commercial rail service offered by Amtrak, CSX and Norfolk-Southern respectively. Both commercial services also support the Port of Virginia.
Of the five major airports located in the state, three are within approximately two hour's drive of central Virginia including Washington Dulles International, Richmond International and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport.
The Virginia Port Authority's main seaports are those in Hampton Roads, which carried 17,726,251 short tons (16,080,984 t) of bulk cargo in 2007, the sixth most of United States ports -- the biggest being the Port of Virginia.
Global Logistics Expertise
Central Virginia is already home to a large and well qualified logistics workforce. This concentration of expertise is further buoyed by the only Logistics degree program offered in the state at Virginia State University (VSU).
The VSU Industrial and Logistics Technology degree provides a technical foundation built on core skills in industrial technology, logistics and distribution technology. Graduates from this program are fully rounded with training in interpersonal and communication skills, project management capabilities, and a background in business practices. Oral and written communications are integrated throughout the curriculum. Key emphasis includes:
The CCWA is a partnership between J. Sargeant Reynolds and John Tyler Community Colleges with the goal of supporting central Virginia businesses and their global economic competitiveness. The CCWA responds rapidly and effectively to meet the needs of business and industry through its adaptable offering of job fairs, assessments and training, be that on campus or even at a work site.
Special certificate and technical degree programs exist to support the Global Logistics industry in central Virginia. Pre-employment and logistics operations start-up training will be customized for each employer. The range of topics in these fast track instructional areas is varied—from team building, diversity, and effective supervision to safety, logistical processes, computer skills and statistical process control. Specialized workshops also can be developed for your individual needs.
The entire community college system has years of experience in training qualified employees for the Global Logistics industry and is committed to meeting growing workforce needs.
Additional Benefits:
• The area is a military logistics center and home to the U.S. Army Logistics University at Fort Lee and to the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR).
• Virginia is a right-to-work state with low levels of unionization and union election activity.
• 55 percent of the nation's consumers and manufacturers are within two days delivery by truck from central Virginia.
• More than 100 motor freight companies and brokers operate in the region.
• UPS and Fed Ex district hubs are located in the area.
• The Port of Virginia at Hampton Roads is the third largest container port on the U.S. East Coast and growing rapidly.
• Foreign Trade Zone 207 at Richmond International Airport and the sub-zone in Prince George County allows companies to defer paying customs duties on goods until they leave the zone for domestic consumption.
• Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Compensation costs are among the lowest in the nation.
Additional Links:
Virginia Department of Business Assistance (VDBA)
Virginia Employment Commission (VEC)
- Design and analyses skills
- Project management skills
- Background in technology and management skills
- Logistics and integration of functional areas throughout an operation
Special certificate and technical degree programs exist to support the Global Logistics industry in central Virginia. Pre-employment and logistics operations start-up training will be customized for each employer. The range of topics in these fast track instructional areas is varied—from team building, diversity, and effective supervision to safety, logistical processes, computer skills and statistical process control. Specialized workshops also can be developed for your individual needs.
The entire community college system has years of experience in training qualified employees for the Global Logistics industry and is committed to meeting growing workforce needs.
Additional Benefits:
• The area is a military logistics center and home to the U.S. Army Logistics University at Fort Lee and to the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR).
• Virginia is a right-to-work state with low levels of unionization and union election activity.
• 55 percent of the nation's consumers and manufacturers are within two days delivery by truck from central Virginia.
• More than 100 motor freight companies and brokers operate in the region.
• UPS and Fed Ex district hubs are located in the area.
• The Port of Virginia at Hampton Roads is the third largest container port on the U.S. East Coast and growing rapidly.
• Foreign Trade Zone 207 at Richmond International Airport and the sub-zone in Prince George County allows companies to defer paying customs duties on goods until they leave the zone for domestic consumption.
• Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Compensation costs are among the lowest in the nation.
Additional Links:
Virginia Department of Business Assistance (VDBA)
Virginia Employment Commission (VEC)
The Right Location
With the sort of global access and depth of expertise in logistics that is offered here in central Virginia it is no wonder that so many leading firms are already located here:
If your company is considering joining this growing list of logistics companies already situated in central Virginia you may want to consider taking a look at the following properties -- hand-picked, logistics-ready properties suitable for a wide range of distribution needs:
| Company | Specialization | County |
| Abilene Motor Express | General Freight Trucking | Chesterfield |
| Ace Hardware Distribution | Specialized Freight Trucking | Prince George |
| DSC Logistics | Warehousing and Storage | Chesterfield |
| FedEx Freight | General Freight Trucking | Chesterfield |
| Food Lion Distribution | Warehousing and Storage | Prince George |
| Goya Foods Distribution | Specialized Freight Trucking | Prince George |
| R & L Carriers | General Freight Trucking | Chesterfield |
| Reinhart Foodservice | Specialized Freight Trucking | Prince George |
| Standard Motor Products | Warehousing and Storage | Prince George |
| United Parcel Service | Couriers | Chesterfield |
| Wal-Mart Distribution | Warehousing and Storage | Dinwiddie |
If your company is considering joining this growing list of logistics companies already situated in central Virginia you may want to consider taking a look at the following properties -- hand-picked, logistics-ready properties suitable for a wide range of distribution needs:
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