Kansas City is well-known for barbecue, music, and Patrick Mahomes, but another notable feature that keeps the area thriving is its industrial development.
4 CLASS 1 RAILS & 4 INTERMODAL PARKS
There are four Class 1 rail lines intersecting the region (CPKC, BNSF, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific).
4 MAJOR INTERSTATES
The Kansas City region includes the intersection of four major U.S. interstate highways (I-35, I-70, I-29, and I-49) allowing 85% of the U.S. population to be reached in 2 days and 100% in 3 days.
CENTRAL LOCATION
Distributors and e-commerce clients are benefiting from consistent delivery times due to the central location and lower total shipping costs.
KCI AIRPORT
The KCI Airport is one of the best locations in the U.S. for air cargo and distribution development. It moves more air cargo than any air center in a six-state region.
PORT KC
Port KC is the largest navigable inland waterway in the U.S. The port terminal has an annual capacity of 800,000 tons and is capable of rail and truck transfer, covered storage, and product distribution.
FOREIGN TRADE ZONE – TOP 10 U.S. CITY FOR FOREIGN BUSINESS
The Greater Kansas City Foreign Trade Zone has over 450 million square feet of foreign trade zone space including General Purpose and Subzone space in both Kansas and Missouri making it one of the largest zone operators in the country.
LOWER TAXES
The area has lower taxes and a lower cost of living compared to cities on the coasts, reducing overall business costs.
MILD CLIMATE
The Midwest has a mild climate. Our Kansas City warehouses won’t be shutting down because of hurricanes or earthquakes.
Source: KC SmartPort
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