Logistics
Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Logistics articles below.
Nor-Am Cold Storage Adds 90 New Jobs In Kansas
Nor-Am Cold Storage has invested $30 million in a new 148,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse in Dodge City, KS.
Home Meridian International Investing $23.5M In Georgia Expansion
The division of Hooker Furniture Corporation will open a distribution facility in Liberty County, GA, creating 50 new jobs.
Rolls-Royce Investing $13.9M In Minnesota Expansion
The multi-phase expansion will add production lines, testing capabilities, and manufacturing jobs at the company's Mankato, MN Power Systems business unit.
Amazon Hiring 100,000 New Employees Across U.S., Canada
In September alone, Amazon will open 100 new operations buildings — including fulfillment centers, delivery stations, sortation centers and other sites.
New Mexico: A Global Manufacturing And Logistics Powerhouse
Cutting-edge global players in advanced manufacturing are flocking to New Mexico for its superior logistics and one of the fastest border crossings.
Forward Air Investing $31.8M In Ohio Expansion
Asset-light freight and logistics company Forward Air Corporation is expanding its office space in Groveport, OH, creating 50 new jobs.
Georgia: E-Commerce Boom Favors Savannah
To meet surging demand for additional longer-term storage space, the GPA will develop 145 acres next to the Port of Savannah.
VW Opens Tradepoint Atlantic Vehicle Terminal At Port Of Baltimore
The new terminal will import and process 120,000 Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley vehicles annually, create approximately 100 jobs.
Amazon Will Create 1,000 Jobs At New Texas Fulfillment Center
Amazon will invest $250 million to build a new 820,000-square-foot facility in the city of Pflugerville, TX.
Amazon To Open First Fulfillment Center In Little Rock
The new 825,000-square-foot facility will create 1,000 new, full-time jobs at the Port of Little Rock, where Amazon also plans second delivery station.
Logistics Industry Focus: Rethinking The Global Supply Chain
The coronavirus pandemic has forced industry leaders to rethink their supply chain and logistics strategies. The crisis may accelerate a trend toward localization, with industries choosing to go local for local.
May / June 2020 Issue (Volume 53, Number 3)
The May / June 2020 Issue features economic developers' recovery efforts in response to COVID-19. Plus, a look at corporate headquarters, supply chains and high tech.
Lowe’s Canada Building New Distribution Center In Greater Calgary
Expected to open in the fall of 2021, the new 1.2 million-square-foot facility will represent a joint investment of more than $88 million.
Grifols Therapeutics Investing $351M In North Carolina Expansion
The global healthcare company will create 300 jobs at a new specialized blood plasma facility and logistics center at its Clayton, NC campus.
Printful Investing $2M In New Canadian Fulfillment Center
The on-demand fulfillment company will begin production at its first Canadian facility in Mississauga by the end of this year.
Wedge Brands Investing $14M In Colorado
The 76,000-square-foot logistics and distribution center for the outdoor industry will be located on the Colorado Outdoors campus in Montrose.
Georgia Shippers Moving Goods To Front Lines Of COVID-19 Battle
The Georgia Ports Authority is helping importers to get critical equipment and supplies into the hands of frontline health workers.
Did You Miss Our Global Supply Chain Webinar?
In this free video webinar, Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global supply chain.
How Richmond Logistics Firms Are Pivoting During COVID-19
Businesses that will survive the coronavirus pandemic are those that adapt to the challenges and continue to serve existing and new customers.
Hoosier Energy: Power To The People
Since 1989, partnerships with local communities and Hoosier Energy’s 18 member systems have resulted in more than $11.5 billion in new investments creating 50,000 new jobs.
COVID-19 Survey: Impacts On Global Supply Chains
Nearly 75 percent of companies report supply chain disruptions in some capacity due to COVID-19 transportation restrictions, according to a new survey.
West Melbourne, Florida: Logistics Gem On The Space Coast
West Melbourne, FL offers businesses access to international markets while maintaining its small town friendliness just a few miles from Florida’s beautiful white-sand beaches.
Amazon To Create 1,000 New Jobs In Tennessee
The 855,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Memphis, TN is anticipated to launch in time for the 2020 holiday shopping season.
Facing Facility Management Challenges After An Expansion
The challenges that come with a major expansion include facility management issues associated with organizing larger spaces, plus additional workforce, equipment, and maintenance.
Saddle Creek Logistics Services Expanding In Indiana
The company's new, 250,000-square-foot distribution center in Jeffersonville, IN will support growth in the beverage industry.
Casey’s General Stores Investing $50M In Missouri
The new state-of-the-art warehousing, logistics and distribution facility in Joplin, MO will create up to 125 new jobs.
Permian Basin Is Booming In Southeast New Mexico
Logistics are being upgraded to support expanding oil and gas production, including a larger regional airport in Lea County now offering non-stop flights to Denver.
Koch Foods Investing $50M In New Alabama Feed-mill
The company will new establish a state-of-the-art grain storage and distribution facility in Attalla, AL.
Gordon Food Service Creating Over 400 New Jobs In Indiana
The food service distributor will expand in Indiana with a new 500,000-square-foot warehouse facility at the NorthPoint Industrial Park in Westfield.
Mississippi: Making The World Take Notice
With a world-class logistics network and a highly skilled workforce setting new standards for success in advanced manufacturing, Mississippi is aiming for the top.
U.S. Ports: Sizing Up The Logistics Industry
Trade wars may come and go, but U.S. ports are in it for the long haul: expanding their services and dredging harbors to make way for ships carrying gigantic containers.
September / October 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 5)
The September/October 2019 Issue features the booming logistics and transportation industry. Plus, a look at Qualified Opportunity Zones and Business/Industry/Tech Parks.
US Elogistics Service Investing $4M In Georgia
The company will establish a new distribution center in Austell, GA, creating 150 new jobs in the metro Atlanta region.
AIT Worldwide Logistics Opens New Location In Mexico City
The supply chain solutions leader's Mexico City location, its fifth in Mexico, continues its global expansion and includes on-site terminal access.
Southern Indiana: America’s New Premier Development Site
River Ridge Commerce Center, located on 6,000 acres along the Ohio River, has become a prime destination for advanced manufacturing and distribution leaders.
FedEx Investing Another $450M In Memphis Hub
Total investment in the new sort facility, installation of state-of-the-art systems and construction of a new bulk truckload building will now exceed $1.5 billion over six years.
Niagara Bottling Investing $68M In Kansas City Region
The California-based beverage manufacturer's new 420,000-square-foot facility will create nearly 50 jobs in Kansas City, MO.
Amazon Creating 150 New Jobs At Virginia Facility
The new specialty fulfillment and last-mile delivery center in the City of Richmond, VA will add to Amazon’s existing workforce of more than 10,000 full-time employees across the Commonwealth.
TOC Logistics International Creating 87 Jobs In Indiana
The global supply chain logistics company is investing more than $1.8 million to expand its Indianapolis headquarters.
Love’s Investing $8.8M In New Tennessee Facility
The 200,000-square-foot tire retread and distribution facility in Milan will be largest of its kind for Love’s, and will create up to 80 jobs.
