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SMART LOGISTICS
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Sector Overview.
The movement and storage of goods is rapidly changing and globally minded businesses are emerging from within Mississauga’s logistics sector, relying on digital technology to trace, manage and move goods. In Mississauga, industries involved or dependent on goods movement account for almost half of our economy. The movement of goods is a central economic function.
Second Largest Logistics Sector
Mississauga has the second largest logistics sector in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Talented Workforce
Sheridan College and triOS College offer programs with specializations in Supply Chain Operations, Management and Logistics.
Access to Markets
Mississauga is home to Canada’s largest airport with over 1.2M sq ft. of airport warehouse space, capable of processing 1M metric tonnes of cargo annually and 5 runways able to handle all aircraft types and 24/7 customs clearance.
Growth
Mississauga’s logistics sector has grown by 20% over the past five years and is considered one of the fastest growing logistics sectors in Canada.
Employment
Mississauga's logistics sector accounts for 30% of the total logistics employment of the GTA.
Connectivity
Mississauga’s is the only city in the Region serviced by 3 Principle Railways and 7 Major Highways. The city is also less than a 90 minute drive to the U.S. border (Buffalo).
Business Community.
Discover our growing business community. Filter through hundreds of logistics businesses and set parameters based on your interests.
1,030+
Businesses
53,000+
Employees
Air Transport
80+ Businesses
Freight Forwarders
175+ Businesses
Logistics Support Services
80+ Businesses
Postal Services & Couriers
50+ Bus...
Trucking Transport
290+ Businesses
Warehousing & Distribution
180+ Businesses
3PL +
150+ Businesses
Sub Sectors.
Mississauga is home to rapidly growing logistics sub-sectors spanning various areas within the industry.
These sub-sectors represent a portion of Mississauga’s smart logistics sector. For a full overview, please see the Smart Logistics Sector Profile.
Notable Companies.
Mississauga has the largest logistics sector in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). These companies contribute to our growing sector and we’re proud that they call Mississauga home.
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Latest News & Events.
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Resources & Tools.
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Mississauga is a great place for a company to be based. They are committed to innovation which you can see in the companies that are based here, or are coming here.
Mississauga is a solid place to do business for a number of different factors, it's a great location, it's got fantastic recreation facilities all within easy travel distance, a world class airport and it's got a world class university
"SOTI is proud to call Mississauga home. It’s in this city that we have found top talent to fuel our company’s global growth. It’s in Mississauga that we draw people from around the world to come and be part of something big. In Mississauga we can achieve endless possibilities.”
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Real Success Stories.
Explore our wide selection of businesses that have found success in Mississauga. Read their story and learn about how this city helped them.
All the right ingredients for success.
We are an open and diverse city that attracts and welcomes people from around the world to live, work, study, visit and play. Discover how our city has the assets your business needs to grow and succeed.
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