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Logistics and Distribution
Buffalo Niagara is Ideal for Logistics and Distribution
Buffalo Niagara is a fully operational, integrated center for transshipment, storage, collection, and distribution of goods. We have been a logistics and distribution powerhouse since the 1800s, when the Erie Canal opened. Today, it’s our expertise in those areas—along with our strategic location, intermodal infrastructure, easy access to interstate railroads, seven international ports of entry, and a robust network of trucking and freight forwarders—that continues to set us apart.
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With rich assets and a strong advanced manufacturing base, Buffalo Niagara’s technologically advanced infrastructure and extensive capacity make the region well equipped to meet the demands of today’s marketplace. Explore our resources, then contact us to assist with your project. Our economic development professionals can provide site location assistance, labor market and demographics analysis, market research, facilitate state and local incentive applications, and much more –- all confidentially.
Why Buffalo Niagara?
Companies are Choosing Buffalo Niagara
Logistics and distribution companies from across the country choose Buffalo Niagara because of its unique regional advantages..
Sources: US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada (population), Lightcast (establishments and employment), US Department of Transportation (trade and freight data)
Strategic Location
Our region boasts seven international points of entry over road, rail, and water. Buffalo Niagara makes it easier than ever for you to get product into the hands of buyers, thanks to extensive multi-modal transportation networks.
Soft Infrastructure Assets
Your company will have access to more than 40 licensed customs brokers—the most of any one region. In addition to our region’s customs brokerage expertise, we’re rich in 3PL warehousing services, CanAm and international legal and financial assistance, logistics and distribution workforce development programs, and other education and training opportunities.
Bi-national Gateway
Buffalo Niagara facilitate $83 billion in annual trade between the U.S. and Canada—a full 15% of all trade between the two countries. Buffalo Niagara is adjacent to the Golden Horseshoe, Canada’s most densely populated and industrialized region, which encompasses 9.3 million people.
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Download the Buffalo Niagara Logistics and Distribution Brochure
Learn more about Buffalo Niagara’s logistics and distribution assets and our multi-modal transportation network. Then contact Invest Buffalo Niagara. We are well equipped to assist in your business expansion project. In the meantime view tips and our planning form to get started.
Wins & Success Stories
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Success Story
Pressure Drop Brewing
Karl Kolbe was born and raised in the Buffalo Niagara region. However, for the last seven years he has been brewing beer in Sacramento, California. Though craft beers captured his palate, Buffalo Niagara always had his heart.
When he decided he wanted to open his own brewery, he knew the City of Buffalo was the place. He and some partners went in on the business together, and thus, Pressure Drop Brewing was born. They will be brewing around eight beers at a time from 40 recipes, alternating them based on season. Their IPA-heavy beer will be ready in October.
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Niagara Food Specialties
Niagara Food Specialties (NFS), incorporated in 2001, is a food processor, distributor and wholesaler, specializing in the production of prosciutto ham for the foodservice (restaurants & hotels) industry and gourmet retail markets. NFS adds value to raw pork, producing artisanal quality charcuterie, including prosciutto, capicola, pancetta, salami, guanciale, and sausage. This family operated business is currently headquartered in Niagara Falls, ON. NFS began to investigate US expansion when they faced with growth limitations due to border crossing restrictions and rules on imported meats to the US.
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Sucro Sourcing
Sucro Sourcing is a multinational company refining sugar for mills, processors, distributors and industrial customers. Before considering a permanent expansion in Buffalo Niagara, the company first set up a pilot project in the Gateway Trade Zone. At the completion of that pilot project, the company was satisfied and willing to further consider a permanent presence in Western New York. The company was also considering Miami, Florida for the project.
Incentives: Empire State Development Excelsior Tax Credit ECIDA tax abatement NYPA hydropower National Grid grant
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Pride Pak
Canadian-headquartered Pride Pak processes fresh vegetables, making ready-made salads in a bag and chopped vegetables. The company also sources raw vegetables from both the US and Canada. Pride Pak was started in 1984 and has their main office in Mississauga with another facility in New Foundland. They currently employ over 200 people and sell to grocery retailers and into the restaurant industry.
With growing sales in the US, Steven Karr, CEO sought a new facility across the border to grow his business. In 2014, Pride Pak reached out to multiple regions within New York State to locate their new facility.
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