By AZ Big Media
Despite record supply and economic uncertainty, the distribution and warehousing sector remains resilient. While the pandemic-driven e-commerce boom is well in the rear-view, distribution still dominated the largest industrial projects delivered so far in 2024. Plus, signs of renewed activity are also evident as major logistics players lease space again with an accompanying rise in distribution support and warehousing jobs. And Phoenix is one of the strongest players in the U.S. when it comes to the distribution and warehousing sector.
Moreover, local factors — like population growth and robust logistical infrastructure — are further driving development across U.S. distribution hubs. So, to identify the most active areas, we selected the 100 largest metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) by total distribution and warehousing square footage. The MSAs were then evaluated based on three sets of criteria: distribution and warehouse space inventory; distribution indicators and costs; and logistics infrastructure. (Read our Methodology section for a full breakdown of the metrics). We then highlighted the top 20 performers for their strengths in supporting distribution capabilities.
