Economy
This Map Explains Louisville's Entire Economy
Two-thirds of U.S. cities are less than 24 hours from Louisville by ground; and three-fourths can be reached within a 2-hour flight.
This article is part of a weeklong America 360 series on Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The most important economic sector in Louisville is one you may never have heard of: logistics. What is logistics? It started out simply as shipping when United Parcel Service opened a hub at the Louisville International Airport in 1980, and then made Louisville the site of its worldwide air hub in 2002. But as other companies relocated to the area to take advantage of UPS's distribution network, the sector has branched out to include a wide range of industries that provide services or products—and want to deliver them fast.