You could say Logistics and Distribution are South Bend's oldest industries, dating back to the time when it was an Indian Portage that linked the St. Lawrence Seaway with the Upper Mississippi Waterway.

Today, South Bend sits at the very center of transportation in the United States.  Its location gives the city unmatched access to air, highway, rail and even sea transportation.  Shipping to and from South Bend is easier than almost anywhere else in the country.  This has made the area a haven for distribution centers and logistics companies.