Baton Rouge Area Chamber: The Economic Impact Of Amazon In Baton Rouge

Press release from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber:

June 16, 2021

The Amazon project is an example of the Capital Region successfully diversifying its industry mix: during the pandemic, logistics proved to be a resilient sector, with thousands of job openings and a smaller percentage of jobs lost than nearly any other industry. As the percentage of goods sold via e-commerce increases, Baton Rouge will continue to grow as a logistics hub due to attractive access to highways, ports, rail, and air freight. Our central location within a day’s drive of Atlanta and Houston give the region a strategic advantage in the growing area of logistics and distribution.

This press release was produced by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. The views expressed here are the author’s own.