Logistics
Anne Arundel County is a hub for logistics, distribution, and supply chain operations. Its strategic location between Baltimore and Washington, DC, combined with direct access to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, the Port of Baltimore, major interstate highways, and rail networks, allows businesses to efficiently move goods across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.
Positioned within the Washington–Baltimore–Arlington Combined Statistical Area (CSA); the third largest in the United States with a population of more than 10 million and a GDP exceeding $1.03 trillion; the county offers immediate access to a vast consumer base, workforce, and global markets.
Logistics is one of the county’s Core Growth Sectors, with strong growth potential driven by location advantages and national supply chain trends.
Why Choose Anne Arundel County for Logistics
Businesses in Anne Arundel County benefit from a highly connected transportation network that supports fast and efficient distribution.
Key advantages include:
- Proximity to major East Coast markets, with overnight trucking access to much of the Midwest and Northeast
- BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, supporting passenger and cargo movement BWI accounts for more than half the air freight to the nation’s capital region, with approximately 530 million pounds of cargo in FY2025.
- Amazon Logistics: A major driver of regional logistics and e-commerce operations, supporting fast and efficient distribution across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.
- The Port of Baltimore, one of the closest deep-water ports to the Midwest within an overnight drive, generating more than $70 billion in annual economic impact and located about 200 miles closer to the Midwest than competing East Coast ports
- Direct access to interstate highways and rail networks, enabling regional and national distribution
AAEDC works directly with logistics companies to help them succeed in Anne Arundel County. The team can assist with site selection, regulatory guidance, workforce resources, and financing tools, helping businesses identify opportunities and navigate available programs.
Explore Available Commercial Properties
Anne Arundel County offers a wide range of commercial real estate opportunities for businesses at every stage of growth. Start by connecting with our team so we can help identify sites that fit your needs.
You can also explore available office, retail, industrial, and development properties using our online search tool.
Support for Your Logistics Operation
From expanding distribution centers to launching new supply chain operations, AAEDC helps logistics companies access the resources they need to grow.
Businesses can connect with AAEDC to explore available sites, incentives, workforce training programs, staffing assistance, and partnerships that support long-term success in Anne Arundel County.
