I-4 Corridor
I-4 Corridor: Florida's Fast Lane
Home to more than 8 million residents and over 60 million visitors annually, Central Florida is the state’s fastest growing region and is expected to outpace the growth of south Florida by more than 2 to 1 for the next several years (U.S. Census).
Distribution Central
Anchored by the I‑4 Corridor, this region boasts the largest concentration of distribution centers in the Southeast. More than 400 facilities feed demand for retail, e‑commerce, food and beverage, energy, construction materials, and other freight. And growth isn’t slowing; new mega-facilities along I‑75 and I‑4 are cementing Central Florida’s role as a logistics giant.
Florida by the Numbers
- 23+ million residents (Florida is now the 3rd largest U.S. state)
- 143 million visitors per year (more than the entire population of Japan!)
- Ranked the 15th largest economy in the world. It’s GDP is bigger than that of most countries.
- The Tampa Bay/I‑4 Corridor is home to nearly half of Florida’s residents and tourist visits.
Port Tampa Bay Advantage
Importers and exporters are increasingly choosing Port Tampa Bay as their Florida‑first supply chain solution. It’s a solution that delivers global products closer to the market, cutting inland trucking costs, saving time, and maximizing efficiency.
Distribution Corridor
With a population of more than 8 million people, plus 60 million visitors a year, the Tampa/Orlando region is a huge consumer market and projected to be the fastest growing region of Florida for the next 20 years.
