Logistics & Distribution
Whitby is a successful transportation, distribution and warehousing centre due to its central location in the eastern Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Whitby's location offers prime access to Canada's largest market of over 6 million people with 120 million more people within a day's drive.
Who are the players?
The following companies operate logistics and distribution facilities in Whitby:
| Company Name | Product |
| BMW | Auto parts |
| Ball Packaging | Aluminum beverage containers |
| Bowden Transport | Transport |
| Gerdau | Steel |
| Liquor Control Board of Ontario | Spirits, wines |
| Makita | Consumer hand tools |
| Manufacturing and Technology Centre | Refurbished electronics |
| McGraw-Hill Ryerson | Books and electronic media |
| McNairn Packaging | Packaging |
| Sobey's | Food |
| Sony | Consumer electronics |
Why Whitby?
As one of the fastest growing communities in Canada, Whitby is home to a growing number of logistics and distribution companies. Logistics and distribution companies choose Whitby because of its:
- Convenient Transportation Links
- Competitive Business Costs
- Real Estate Opportunities.
View our success stories and learn why several companies choose Whitby as their Community of Choice. Contact Whitby's Economic Development Office for additional support or information.