Ports & Free Trade Zones
The evolution and growth of ports and free trade zones around the world is often in the news, which is covered here.
MTC Logistics Opens $61 Million Cargo Hub In Alabama
MTC's new Mobile, AL, facility will lead to the creation of 75 jobs, has potential for further growth in future.
Bonumose To Invest More Than $27M To Expand In Virginia
Thanks to a new R&D partnership with Hershey, the rare sugar producer will expand in Albemarle County, VA, creating 64 new jobs.
September / October 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 5)
The September / October 2021 issue looks at startup ecosystems, innovation centers and Opportunity Zones. Plus, an exclusive interview with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.
North Dakota: Connecting To The World On Intermodal Rail
North Dakota’s new intermodal rail service is reducing shipping costs for agricultural exports and other goods shipped from the logistics park of ND.
Port Of Savannah To Add 1.6M TEUs Of Capacity
By 2023, Savannah will add 230 acres of container space, increasing capacity at one of the nation's busiest ports.
Georgia: Gateway For Global Trade
The Port of Savannah’s Garden City container terminal, the nation’s largest single-terminal operation, is adding more ship-to-shore cranes.
California: Supplier Diversity Spurs Equity-Driven Development
The Golden State has launched a program that promotes inclusive procurement as the prerequisite for a resilient supply chain.
Florida: An International Gateway To Growth
Florida’s 15 deep-water seaports and 19 commercial airports are the entry points for a vast international trade infrastructure.
Southwest Louisiana: Where The Action Is
The diverse, inclusive gumbo in Southwest Louisiana includes a highly skilled workforce that is the hot sauce for success in key growth sectors.
17th Annual Rankings: 2021 Global Rankings Report
San Francisco, New York and Tel Aviv have the best Startup Ecosystems in Business Facilities’ 2021 Global Rankings Report.
New England: Balancing Business & Beauty
While parts of the New England economy experienced a setback, much like its fall foliage, the region will soon experience a beautiful change.
Highlands County, Florida: “The Center of Everything”
Highland County, Florida's ideal location makes the area primed to quickly receive, produce, and distribute goods and services regionally and globally.
Cedar Port: Largest U.S. Industrial Park, With The Best Infrastructure
TGS Cedar Port Industrial Park is the largest master-planned, rail-and-barge-served industrial park in the U.S., offering industry-leading access for distribution, manufacturing and terminal users.
CMA CGM Marco Polo Breaks Record at Port of Savannah
The Port of Savannah recently served the largest vessel to call the U.S. East Coast, the CMA CGM Marco Polo. At 1,200 acres, the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal is North America’s largest single container terminal. Learn more.
Maryland: A Rising Tide Of Recovery
In Maryland, COVID-19 has not stopped the Port of Baltimore, where shipping volume continues to increase.
Six Reasons Why Barbados Is An Ideal Location For Your Remote Office
For persons involved in global business or simply looking for the optimal locale to live and work, Barbados offers a compelling case.
Free And Easy Trading At Ports Of Entry
Foreign trade zones, located in or near U.S. Customs ports of entry, enable duty-free movement of foreign and domestic merchandise. there are more than 200 U.S. FTZs, each a driver of regional economic growth.
Louisiana Green Fuels Plans $700M Renewable Diesel Refinery
A sequestration feature at Louisiana Green Fuels’ plant at the Port of Columbia means it would remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it generates.
Miami: A Thriving Business Climate Adds Flavor To FDI
The diverse cultures, flavors and talents of Miami make it a unique global address for high-tech players in a rapidly growing hub.
Griff Lynch: GPA Speeds Infrastructure Projects
Georgia Ports Authority is expediting improvements to handle unprecedented cargo volumes. GPA has approved projects to increase annual capacity at the Port of Savannah by 1.4 million twenty-foot equivalent container units.
Top Logistics Hubs: Delivering The Goods
The disruptions caused by the pandemic fueled skyrocketing shipping costs, which should ease as market fundamentals return to something resembling normal this year.
Rethinking The Global Supply Chain
The massive disruptions of the global supply chain that occurred in 2020 during the pandemic have increased momentum for the reshoring of manufacturing jobs to the United States, primarily from China.
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Location Spotlight: Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Spotsylvania, Virginia is a highly sought after location for businesses due it's strategic location in the mid-atlantic region. With Interstate 95 carrying thousands of people through the county everyday, Spotsylvania has quickly become a hub of economic activity.
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Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina
Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.