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Longship Announces Expansion into Columbus Region

Published: February 26, 2024

Company Name: Longship

Location: Columbus

Site Region: Central

Country of Origin:

  • Country: USA

Industry Sector: Logistics and Distribution

Company Profile: Longship is a leading third-party logistics company specializing in over-the-road truckloads of fresh, frozen, and dry shipments. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lexington, Ky., Longship has established itself as a key player in the logistics and distribution sector, leveraging technology and expertise to cater to the specific needs of its customers.

Company Website: https://longship.us/

Project Summary:

Type of Project: New Location

Jobs:

  • Jobs committed: 50
  • Jobs retained: 0
  • Types of jobs: Management, Sales, Operations, Administrative, and IT

Capital Investment: $200,000

Timetable: Hiring is expected to begin in Q3 of 2024.

Company Need:

Longship is on a growth trajectory and looking to expand its operations in the U.S. As a result of rapid growth over the last two years, the company needs to expand its physical footprint and choose the Columbus Region.

Testimonial:

Why Ohio?

Geographic location and a robust distribution and supply chain make Ohio a hub for logistics and transportation. Ohio has a central geographic location close to customers and a multimodal statewide infrastructure, making reliable, efficient shipping possible.

Collaborators:

JobsOhio, One Columbus, City of Columbus

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