Oklahoma’s Logistical Advantage
The middle of the country, the center of everything.
In business, location goes deeper than a coordinate. Positioned at the heart of North America, Oklahoma gives companies the market reach of a coastal hub at heartland prices. No matter what your supply chain looks like, it runs better where land, air and water work in tandem.
As Central As It Gets
Equidistant from New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and Toronto, Oklahoma puts the global market in your backyard. Over 99 million customers and 26 major cities reside within an 800-mile haul. Plus, the state’s capital and largest city sits at the center of America’s fastest-growing megalopolis — the I-35 corridor. Coast-to-coast access, overnight delivery, same-day decisions. They’re the standard in the Sooner State.
Transportation Infrastructure
Waterways to the World
Oklahoma’s “landlocked” reputation is a myth. Through the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS), we offer a direct, ice-free liquid highway to the global market.
The MKARNS Advantage
Our inland waterway provides year-round access to 20 states and international markets via the Gulf of Mexico and currently sees more than 4 million tons of cargo annually.
Ice-Free Reliability
Oklahoma hosts four inland ports, including one of the largest and most inland ice-free ports in the U.S., ensuring your supply chain never freezes.
Increased Capacity on the Horizon
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is currently executing a high-priority project to deepen the MKARNS channel from 9 feet to 12 feet, making water transport even more cost-effective for heavy industry. Oklahoma’s access to water transport is the gold standard for bulk efficiency.
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