Memphis, Tennessee - Global Air Cargo 3PL Distribution Hub
Memphis serves as Verde Fulfillment USA's southeastern strategic location with two large-scale facilities positioned at the epicenter of America's most dynamic logistics ecosystem. The city functions as the world's second-busiest cargo airport and North America's primary air freight hub, driven by the FedEx World Hub that processes over 475,000 packages hourly across 940 acres of sorting facilities. Memphis International Airport handled 4.4 million metric tons of cargo annually, establishing the region as an essential node in global supply chains connecting over 220 countries and territories across six continents.
The Memphis logistics market combines the unique advantages of the "Four Rs" - runway, rail, road, and river - creating unparalleled multimodal transportation access. Five Class I railroads converge in Memphis (Norfolk Southern, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Canadian National, Union Pacific, and CSX), making it one of only four U.S. cities with such comprehensive rail connectivity. The Mississippi River positions Memphis as the fourth-largest inland port in America, while the city's central location enables overnight truck access to more U.S. markets than any comparable central hub. Verde's Memphis warehousing operations capitalize on this infrastructure convergence to provide scalable fulfillment and distribution solutions for businesses requiring rapid transit capabilities.
Verde's investment in Memphis directly supports a regional economy where logistics and supply chain operations anchor economic prosperity. The FedEx effect generates over 30,000 direct employment opportunities, while the broader logistics sector employs more workers per capita in Memphis than any other U.S. metropolitan area. The city's trade cluster exports exceed $8.4 billion annually, ranking 23rd nationally among all metropolitan statistical areas. Verde's two Memphis distribution centers contribute to this economic ecosystem by providing stable employment, supporting local business partnerships, and enabling the supply chain efficiency that attracts major manufacturers and distributors including Nike, Williams-Sonoma, Medtronic, and Pfizer. The company's growth-focused fulfillment services align with Memphis's position as a premier aerotropolis, reinforcing the city's strategic importance for businesses requiring integrated air, ground, and rail transportation solutions for both domestic and international distribution.