Transportation Infrastructure
Situated at the intersection of two interstates
and several major highways, Greensboro is strategically located in
the mid-Atlantic. Halfway between New York and Miami as well as Washington,
D.C. and Atlanta, Greensboro is an outstanding East Coast
location for business. More than half of the U.S. population and most
major markets are within 650 miles.
Air Cargo & Air Service
The new FedEx Mid-Atlantic Air Hub is currently under construction
and will open in 2009 at the Piedmont Triad International Airport
(PTIA).
- The Piedmont Triad International Airport offers about 80 direct
flights daily to most major U.S. cities. Its central location and
state-of-the-art facilities make PTIA a catalyst for commercial and
industrial development.
Highway Infrastructure
- I-40, I-85 and future I-73/I-74 intersect in Greensboro and provide
excellent connectivity.
- Access to I-95 and major highways, including US 29, US 220, NC 68
and NC 421.
- The Greensboro Urban Loop is under construction, with the southern
portion complete, to provide greater access to interstates and the
Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Ports
- The proximity of North Carolina’s deepwater ports in Wilmington
and Morehead City, plus the Piedmont Triad Inland Terminal intermodal
facility, link Greensboro business to the world.
Railroad
- Many industrial sites and buildings are served by rail with excellent
freight service provided by Norfolk Southern and CSX.
Trucking and Ground Shipping
- The FedEx Mid-Atlantic Air Hub is complimented by FedEx Freight,
FedEx Ground and other transportation, e-commerce and supply chain
management services.
- UPS operates a significant regional ground hub in Greensboro to
offer worldwide express carrier and package delivery.
- Major logistics operations in Greensboro include DSC Logistics,
Epes Logistics Services, Inc., New Breed, Inc., Schenker Logistics,
and Volvo Logistics North America.
- Greensboro features one of the largest concentrations of trucking
companies on the East Coast as well as excellent trailer availability.