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Columbus offers 20–35% lower fulfillment costs than coastal metros — the smart choice for growing DTC brands. 60M consumers within 1-day ground. Free AI matching in 60 seconds.

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vs. LA / NYC
20–35% lower storage costs
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Order Minimums
Low-volume friendly — from 100 orders/mo
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Growth Fit
Ideal for DTC brands scaling from $1M–$10M

Why Columbus Beats Coastal Warehousing on Cost

BEST VALUE
Columbus
Storage / sq ft / mo
$0.30–$0.55
Fulfillment / order
$2.00–$3.50
Los Angeles
Storage / sq ft / mo
$0.50–$0.80
Fulfillment / order
$2.50–$4.50
New York / NJ
Storage / sq ft / mo
$0.60–$1.00
Fulfillment / order
$3.00–$5.00

* Estimates based on market averages. Your exact rate depends on volume, product type, and services. LogiMatcher gets you competing quotes — free.

Why Smart Brands Choose Columbus for Fulfillment

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Rickenbacker International Airport — dedicated cargo airport (unusual and highly efficient)

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Amazon, Gap, L Brands, Abercrombie & Fitch all use Columbus as national DC hub

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I-70/I-71 crossroads — equidistant from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Indianapolis

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Lower costs than Chicago with comparable Midwest reach

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Columbus Area Warehouse Locations

Key Highways
I-70 · I-71 · I-270 · US-33
Consumer Reach
60M consumers within 1-day ground
📍 Groveport📍 Obetz📍 Gahanna📍 New Albany📍 Etna📍 Rickenbacker

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Columbus 3PL Warehouse FAQ

Why do so many national retailers have DCs in Columbus?+

Columbus achieves 1-day ground to 50% of the US population. Amazon, Gap, L Brands, Bath & Body Works, and Abercrombie all chose Columbus as a primary hub. It's one of the most proven ecommerce distribution cities in the US.

What is Rickenbacker and why is it special?+

Rickenbacker International is a dedicated cargo airport (converted military base) with no passenger traffic — meaning cargo operations run faster with fewer conflicts. It's home to multiple air freight carriers and a massive industrial park.

Where are Columbus's main warehouse districts?+

Groveport and Obetz (south, near Rickenbacker) are the primary hubs. New Albany (east) and Etna Township (I-70 east) are major growth areas.

What does 3PL warehousing cost in Columbus?+

Storage at $0.40–$0.65/sq ft/month. Fulfillment at $1.90–$3.20 per order. Good value for the coverage provided.

Is Columbus good for fashion and apparel 3PL?+

Yes — home to L Brands, Abercrombie & Fitch, and DSW, Columbus has deep apparel and footwear logistics expertise including retail compliance, EDI, and garment handling.

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