Supply Chain

Where Logistics Move the World

Supply Chain Delivery and Precision

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Best City for College Graduates

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Location for Population Served within 1-day Drive

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Air Cargo Hubs at CVG

3.9%

Projected Employment Growth

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NKY: The Heartbeat of Global Logistics

Northern Kentucky is a major logistics hub, offering businesses a strategic location and strong infrastructure to power efficient supply chain operations. Sitting within a one-day drive of more than half of the U.S. population, the region links companies to key domestic and international markets.

Amazon rapidly scaled its $1.5 billion Air Hub at CVG, launching operations in August 2021; CVG now functions as Amazon Air's primary U.S. air cargo hub. DHL also operates its North American super-hub at CVG and has expanded many times. Three major interstates cross the region, while the Ports of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky rank among the busiest inland port districts in the nation.

Beyond transportation, the region provides a skilled workforce and strong institutional support that render supply chain management both efficient and cost-effective. As demand for faster delivery grows, Northern Kentucky attracts businesses seeking a location with resilient supply chain solutions.

Where Location Becomes Your Logistics Advantage

#2 largest exporter of aerospace products and parts (ITA 2023)

#6 Largest cargo airport in North America (Air Cargo World, 2024)

DHL Express Global Superhub and Amazon Air cargo hubs at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

Three interstates: I-75, I-71, I-275

One-day drive to 54% of the United States population

The Ports of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Two Class I railroads and one Class II railroad

Best Regional Airport in North America (Skytrax World Airport Survey, 2026)

“Our new Amazon Air hub, opened in 2021, is part of our continued investment in Prime to ensure we have the capacity required for continued outstanding service for our customers. We’re proud to call Kentucky home for our air hub, creating more than 2,000 jobs in this fantastic community.”

Sarah Rhoads, Director, Amazon Air

Supply Chain Sectors in Northern Kentucky

Northern Kentucky is home to leading global supply chain companies, with concentrations in aviation maintenance, logistics management & consulting, logistics technology, and materials & packaging.

Aviation Maintenance

Aviation Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) of cargo or passenger aircraft, typically at hub airports.

AVIATION MAINTENANCE

Foreman control loading Containers box from Cargo freight ship for import export, foreman control Industrial Container Cargo freight ship. Logistic concept.

Logistics Management & Consulting

Operational advice on inventory management, distribution infrastructure planning, materials management and handling.

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING

Fast and efficient printing machine in a factory

Chemicals, Materials & Packaging

Packaging of individual products and bulk collection of goods into “retail ready” pallet displays for easy store placement.

CHEMICALS, MATERIALS & PACKAGING

Education

There are 25 four-year colleges/universities and 11 community and technical colleges located about 75 miles from Northern Kentucky.

Throughout the Cincinnati region, NKU, Thomas More University, University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, and Miami University provide leading engineering, business and technology talent to companies in the region. Business leaders cite the talent – dedication, education, and training combined with a willingness to learn – as a major asset for NKY.

To help fill the growing employment pipeline, ten regional colleges, universities, and career campuses offer related degrees and certificates.

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) now offers a Bachelor of Science in Global Supply Chain Management to provide students insight into strategic sourcing and global management of inventory as well as practical knowledge of distribution, transportation and logistics strategies.
Gateway Community & Technical College offers training in the global supply chain for supply chain specialists, global sales associates, and logistics managers.
Supply Chain OKI is a nonprofit organization that helps youth and the unemployed find job opportunities and the education to create the next generation of supply chain employees in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

SmartAsset named the Cincinnati region as the #1 city for new college grads in 2022, the fourth year in the top spot.