Nebraska, the good life for logistics.
The State of Nebraska has been recognized by CNBC as one of the top ten best states for business.
Gratton Warehouse has been a logistics and warehousing hub in Omaha, Nebraska, for more than 130 years. Living and labor costs are low here. You can save money by running your warehouse logistics in Nebraska.
Open space and proven routes make storing and shipping goods efficient. That is why a Nebraska warehouse
Why Nebraska worksWe are in Omaha, near I-80. Most of the Midwest is one day away by truck. makes sense for so many businesses.
Why Is Warehouse Logistics Important?
Warehousing matters to manufacturers, importers and exporters. Good logistics gives you better control of your inventory and your costs. It also shows you what is on hand and what is on its way.
Distribution runs smoothly, and your customers get their goods quickly. At Gratton Warehouse we store pallets, pick orders and ship them by LTL or truckload.
Warehouses need large facilities in smart locations, and they need room for trucks. A central location that is easy to reach makes moving goods simpler. We work as a third-party logistics partner for businesses that want that central spot.
Top Reasons To Choose Nebraska For Warehousing Logistics
Nebraska offers a central location, strong transportation links and several cost advantages. We cover each one below.
Equidistant Location
Nebraska sits in the middle of the country, between the East and West coasts. Trucks reach most of the Midwest in one day. Either coast takes about two days.
That makes it efficient to distribute across the country.
Fewer miles mean lower fuel costs. Your goods start from the center of the map, so they travel faster. You can ship by LTL, truckload or small package (UPS, FedEx, USPS). Our distribution services are built on that advantage.
Living costs are lower here too. Fewer people live in Nebraska. That keeps living and labor costs down.
Access To Transportation Companies & Natural Shipping Corridors
Nebraska has strong shipping corridors and old, proven routes. Central Nebraska is home to ‘America’s Main Road’, one of the key travel routes in the country.
Four major highways run north and south here, and rail is close. One of the busiest rail corridors in the country runs through the state. Air and river options also make shipping between states affordable and efficient.
No Inventory Tax & Compelling Incentives
Nebraska does not tax inventory, and it has no personal property tax on intangible items. Those are two big reasons the warehouse sector here is growing. Low tax costs also make contract warehousing easier to plan.
The state has also offered incentive programs, such as the Nebraska Advantage Program. These programs help businesses relocate or grow in the state. Credits depend on how many people a company hires and how much it invests.
Benefits include:
- A reduction in sales tax on capital purchases
- A sliding scale wage credit
- Investment credit
- Personal property tax exemption for the higher tier companies
Low Power Costs
Nebraska is known for low-cost electric power. It is the only state served entirely by public utilities. That keeps rates lower than in many states.
Public power companies own the generation and transmission facilities. That cuts costs and makes electricity more affordable.
A business here, like our Omaha warehouse
Our Omaha homeWe offer temperature-controlled storage and hazmat services. We handle single units up to 5 tons., may pay lower electric bills than it would elsewhere.
Stable Economy
The state is not deeply in debt, so taxes are stable, and so is the economy. Farming and exports add to that. Moving or growing here carries low risk.
Final Thoughts
Nebraska is one of the best states for warehousing logistics. Its location, access and shipping corridors rank high.
Do you want a stable economy, low labor costs and tax breaks? Nebraska is a strong place for your logistics. Call us at (402) 339-9993 and we will talk it through.
