Source: Valor Econômico
According to Nicastro, the arrival of distribution complexes usually boosts the economy of cities, with repercussions in the generation of direct and indirect jobs associated with warehousing, transportation, and support services. “In addition, these ventures increase municipal revenue, stimulate the development of local suppliers, and can drive improvements in the surrounding road and urban infrastructure [with paving, widening, signage, and street lighting works],” recalls the CEO of SiiLa. “Over time, the presence of large operators tends to attract more companies and form regional logistics ecosystems, strengthening the economic activity of the regions.”
The analysis is followed by Mônica Barros, managing partner of the Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain (Ilos), a consulting and market analysis firm specializing in the sector. "The arrival of a logistics park in a municipality generates jobs at two points: during construction and during operation," she says. Studies show that for every direct job created in a logistics unit, another indirect job arises in the surrounding area, in food services, healthcare, transportation, and among local suppliers, the executive compares.
