Logistics & Distribution
See how logistics and distribution firms can thrive in Gallia County.
Logistics Firms Operating in Gallia County
US-35 is a four-lane, limited access highway that transects Gallia County. It connects Gallia County to I-64, I-77, and I-79 within an hour in Charleston, WV, as well as to I-71, I-70, and I-75 within two hours.
Steel, Titanium, and Aluminum Industry Opportunity
Major moves are happening in the metals industries in our area.
- Nucor Steel is building a $3.1 billion sheet steel plant 20 minutes away from Gallia County to produce steel for the automotive and construction industries.
- TIMET is building a $500 million facility 40 minutes away from Gallia County to produce titanium ingots for the aerospace industry.
- Constellium, one of the region’s largest employers, is expanding its aluminum production capabilities for the Defense industry, 40 minutes away from Gallia County.
These firms represent a major opportunity for logistics and distribution companies to capture market share with these high-value products.
River, Rail, and Air
River
- Gallia County has multiple river terminals serving the energy, marine fuels, marine construction/repair, asphalt, and construction aggregate industries.
Rail
- Gallia County has 9 miles of CSX- and Norfolk Southern-owned rail, primarily serving the energy sector at Gavin and Kyger Creek Power Plants.
Air
Gallia County is locally served by a 4,000 feet runway at Gallia-Meigs Regional Airport, as well as regional commercial airports in Charleston and Huntington, WV, as well as one of the world’s fastest-growing logistics hubs at Rickenbacker International Airport about 90 minutes away.
