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Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Ports, Intermodal, 3PL, Ocean, Warehousing, Economic Development
Georgia: Logistics Sweet Spot
Georgia offers manufacturers and distributors superior access to logistics providers and transportation infrastructure.
Transportation Infrastructure, Ports, Asia, Global Logistics, Cross-border Trade, China, Labor Management, Canada, Manufacturing, Reverse Logistics, Latin America, Retail, Economic Development
Global—February 2014
China and Taiwan depend on one another; Emirates targets multimodal transportation infrastructure investment; Chile port strike ends, concerns remain; Free online returns stoke Canadian consumption but place onus on U.S. retailers; Europe looks to United States for re-shoring inspiration; Mondelez debuts new GS1 standard
Transportation Infrastructure, Ports, Panama Canal
Ports and Shippers Prepare for the Post-Panamax Age
The Panama Canal expansion, to be completed in 2015, will impact global commerce and affect trade patterns to the U.S. East Coast. Ports such as PortMiami are preparing themselves to accept the new class of mega cargo ships, says Bill Johnson of PortMiami.
Site Selection, Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Ports, Intermodal, Rail, 3PL, Utilities, Air Cargo, Ocean, Trucking, Warehousing, Economic Development
Memphis: America’s Aerotropolis
Geography, transportation infrastructure, and a strong distribution sector make Memphis a natural logistics hub.
Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation, Inland Barge, 3PL, Air Cargo, Trucking, Economic Development
Heading North: Navigating Alaska’s Supply Chain
Alaska’s extreme weather and geography create logistics challenges for shippers moving cargo to, from, and in the state.
Transportation Infrastructure, Ports
Improving America's Ports: A Vital Step in U.S. Economic Recovery
Investing in port infrastructure allows long-term job creation so the U.S. can lead in international trade and commerce.
Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Economic Development
Northeast Florida: America’s Logistics Center Drives Global Business
Jacksonville, Florida’s transportation infrastructure, skilled workforce, and available land makes it an attractive site for businesses siting new locations for logistics services and manufacturing, writes Michael Breen of JAXUSA Partnership.
3PL, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure, Intermodal, Rail, Economic Development
Site Selection: The Rise of Intermodal
Transporting goods via truck and rail services offers shippers economy and efficiency benefits. Site selection teams evaluating intermodal sites also consider factors such as labor, transportation infrastructure, and utility costs.
Transportation Infrastructure, Economic Development
Alaska: Logistics at the Global Crossroads
Logistics providers operating in Alaska brave rough terrain and extreme weather conditions to serve the state’s residents and industries, which include seafood, oil and gas, and timber.
Transportation Infrastructure, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Economic Development
Canada Trade: Driving Growth Northward
Increasing demand for U.S. goods in Canada represents a positive sign for the economies of both countries. But keeping cross-border shipments moving requires building smart and savvy logistics partnerships.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Economic Development
Economic Development: Pulling the Right Strings
Many state governments support transportation and logistics infrastructure development and legislation that facilitate business retention, investment, and expansion. Economic development efforts in Virginia, Iowa, Idaho, Utah, and Wisconsin demonstrate a variety of approaches to supporting in-state businesses.
Transportation Infrastructure, Economic Development
Logistics in Alaska: Taming the Last Frontier
Shipping products to and within Alaska poses challenges and presents opportunities for transportation service providers such as Carlile Transportation Systems, Lynden Logistics, and Alaska Air Cargo.
Sold! Ports Help Close the Deal on Economic Development
Demand for industrial real estate near U.S. seaports is outpacing demand for industrial sites in general. Whether it actively buys and develops land or simply improves its own facilities to draw more interest, port authorities are crucial partners in regional economic development initiatives.
Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure, Economic Development
Efficient Use of State Resources Keeps Transportation Flowing
Christopher Chung, CEO of the Missouri Partnership, describes how Missouri's efficient use of state resources results in efficient transportation that does not compromise safety or customer satisfaction.
Transportation Infrastructure, Site Selection, Economic Development
Supply Chain Gain: Site Smarts
Where you locate a logistics facility can greatly influence how well your supply chain runs.
Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure, Economic Development
Economic Development Outlook: Focus on 2011
Does lingering uncertainty about economic conditions, freight demands, and funding sources pose a threat to industrial real estate development and transportation infrastructure projects?
Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, 3PL, Utilities, Economic Development
Great Logistics Sites: Supply Chain Central
Here is a look at the attributes that rank high on the list for any company seeking a location for supply chain activities.
Ports, Global Economy, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Rail, Global Logistics, Panama Canal, Ocean, Trucking, Green Logistics, Latin America
Trends—September 2010
News briefs: U.S. Ports Dig Panama Gold, Reducing the Carton Footprint, SaaS to the Rescue, BNSF Brings Shortlines On Line, Truckers Tackle Credit Crunch
Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure, Economic Development
Ports-to-Plains Alliance Corridor: North America’s Energy and Agricultural Heartland
Spanning the U.S. heartland and reaching into Canada and Mexico, the Ports-to-Plains Alliance corridor links North America’s vital agricultural and industrial communities.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Economic Development
Growing Together: Promoting Government and Industry Collaboration
Logistics leaders can make a difference when they actively collaborate with the government on regulatory issues, workforce training, and infrastructure development, writes John A. Evans, Evans Distribution Systems.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Economic Development
Paving The Path To Progress
Public-private partnerships fund transportation projects and make infrastructure improvement a priority.
Site Selection, Economic Development
5 Issues to Consider Before Selecting Your Next Site
Supply chain considerations such as fuel costs, niche products, and sustainability drive many site selection decisions.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Economic Development: The Care and Feeding of U.S. Enterprise
Companies seek to put down roots in regions that nurture the entrepreneurial spirit.
Supply Chain Management, Ports, Manufacturing
Trends—June 2014
Port of Los Angeles targets $3 billion for infrastructure investment; Montreal-based Fednav uses drones to scout shipping conditions; U.S. manufacturing renaissance faces a skilled labor shortage; Apple tops Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chain list for the seventh consecutive year.
Latin America, Economic Development
Latin American Logistics: The View to the South
U.S. companies trading with Latin America face opportunities and challenges, but logistics service providers can help.
Asia, Global Logistics, Economic Development
Managing Complex Supply Chains in Emerging Asia
Asia’s rapid growth presents challenges of its own, especially in the area of supply chain management.
Site Selection, Utilities, Economic Development
Logistics Leadership: The New Spirit of St. Louis
For site selection teams, the St. Louis area’s logistics advantages make it ideal for storing and moving product.
Site Selection, Intermodal, Rail, Economic Development
Keeping Intermodal In Your Sites
When selecting manufacturing and distribution sites, companies should ensure rail/intermodal accessibility.
Education & Careers, Economic Development
Georgia’s Supply Chain Industry Steers the Next Generation of Workers
A Transportation Club of Atlanta internship program connects Georgia’s supply chain students with leading businesses.
Supply Chain Management, Ports, Risk Management, Global Logistics, Import, Export, Cross-border Trade
Steering Clear of Supply Chain Disruptions
Companies make contingency plans to prepare for possible supply chain disruptions caused by port labor negotiations.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ports, Partnership, Automotive Logistics, Ocean, Specialized Logistics
Trends—March 2014
New Jersey’s salty tale misplaces blame on the Jones Act; UPS unveils new hazmat shipping protocol; Automakers collaborate to map the auto supply chain
Ports, Intermodal, Transportation, Trucking
How the Changing Chassis Market Affects Your Supply Chain
Rapid changes in the chassis market mean shippers must ensure they are creating value from the chassis they use.
Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure, Manufacturing
Site Selection: Follow the Signs to Competitive Advantage
Selecting sites for manufacturing and DC facilities involves tax incentives, suppliers, and logistics providers.
Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Global Logistics, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Manufacturing, 3PL, Latin America, Economic Development
Cross-Border Trade: Made in Mexico
U.S. companies stand to gain from establishing manufacturing operations in Mexico – if they manage the challenges.
Supply Chain Management, Ports, Intermodal, Global Logistics, Import, Export, Transportation, 3PL, Site Selection, Ocean, Warehousing
FTZ Basics & Benefits
Foreign Trade Zones can help global shippers cut operational costs and speed customs clearance for imports and exports.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Intermodal, Rail, Industry Associations, Transportation, Safety, Security, Transportation Infrastructure
Rail Trends Recap: Shared Strategies, Mixed Signals
The 2013 Rail Trends conference addressed issues of rail safety and regulation.
3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Middle East, Asia, Risk Management, Global Logistics, Panama Canal, China
Global Logistics—January 2014
Global dry-bulk commodity trade reveals rate growth, steadying inflation in China; Preparations for 2022 World Cup trigger DC explosion in Qatar; Supplier risk analysis will become more complex as companies expand into new global markets; Pakistani protests force U.S. military drawdown to consider $1 billion airfreight alternative; Asia truck bans taking toll on logistics industry; Africa’s piracy problem shifting to continent’s west coast; Trans-Pacific Partnership pact stalls, 2014 ratification expected; China’s Nicaraguan Canal stirs intrigue; Tesco acquires stake in “Asia’s Amazon”
Supply Chain Management, Global Economy, Global Logistics, Panama Canal
Panama Canal Expansion: Changing the Channel
The Panama Canal expansion, opening in 2015, may alter shippers' sourcing and routing decisions.
Optimized Operations Are Green Operations
Ocean shipping lines have made significant progress to optimize operations, leading to reduced costs and environmental impact.
Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Intermodal, Health Care Logistics, Automotive Logistics
Trends—November 2013
Regulatory compliance is top supply chain challenge for healthcare executives; Ohio’s transportation funding plan pays dividends with bridge repair program; GM saves $40 million a year by co-locating stamping and assembly facilities; Collaboration is the key to sustained procurement savings; U.S. domestic intermodal surpasses international as growth driver.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Opportunities in the Southeast are Fueling Logistics Growth
The Southeastern U.S. is a logistics hotspot thanks to increased trade with Latin America and auto manufacturing growth in the region.
Belgium Travelog: Dispatched from Flanders
Inbound Logistics recently joined Flanders Investment & Trade on a tour of Belgium’s ports and distribution facilities.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Logistics Hotspots: Site Selection Standouts
Locating a manufacturing or distribution facility requires weighing a number of key site selection factors.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Nebraska: A Crossroads and a Gateway
A leader in U.S logistics, Nebraska is extending its reach worldwide through its outstanding transportation access.
Utilities, Economic Development
Utilities & Site Selection: Powering U.S. Manufacturing Growth
Site selection teams get help from energy providers looking to boost local economic development.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Have You Seen That 584-Page ‘Map’ Yet?
The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act steps up surety bond requirements for freight brokers.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Transportation Infrastructure: Building Hope for the Future
U.S. industry confronts a failing transportation system and looming capacity crunch. New legislation may help.
3PL, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Economic Development
We Need Jobs…Let’s Raise Taxes?
Minnesota's warehouse tax may push jobs out of state.
Health Care Logistics, Picking Solutions, Finance, Economic Development
Trends—May 2013
Prologis Pulaski DC breaks ground, breaks new barriers in sustainable development; Voice technology finds traction in the supply chain; Healthcare industry stands to gain by adopting retail supply chain best practices; Freight spot market swings with seasonal demand; Midwest floods present new challenges for inland waterway shippers
Ports, Intermodal, Transportation Management
Sharing the Load
Transloading shipments allows shippers to reduce touches and costs, and create greater flexibility to respond to changing demand in global shipments.
Global Economy, Economic Development
Emerging Markets Break Through
Growth in overseas manufacturing spurred a boom in transportation of goods to and from developing nations. New emerging markets require shippers to reconsider their global operations.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Georgia: Logistics Front and Center
Locating manufacturing and distribution operations in Georgia gives businesses a logistics advantage, thanks to the state’s prime geographic location, transportation infrastructure, highly trained workforce, and business incentives.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
America’s Hardened Arteries
The United States lags behind other nations in transportation policy and infrastructure funding, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.
Site Selection, Asia, Economic Development
St. Louis: New Gateway to Asian Markets
For new businesses or those seeking to grow trade relationships, St. Louis represents a gateway to Asian markets, writes Tim Nowak of the World Trade Center St. Louis.
Panama Canal: More Questions Than Answers
As Panama Canal expansion nears completion, global shippers gain a viable alternative for shipping ocean cargo from Asia to U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Kentucky: Racing Toward Logistics Leadership
Kentucky is building America’s future with its technological savvy, good jobs, hard work, and a government focused on making the most of the state’s logistics assets.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Memphis: Incomparable Reach
An outstanding variety of transportation options helps make Memphis an ideal location for logistics operations.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Site Selection: An All-Star Lineup of Logistics Hot Spots
Site selection for U.S. manufacturing and distribution facilities requires considering geographical placement, transportation infrastructure, utilities costs, and labor resources.
Calgary, Alberta: Western Canada's Distribution Hub
Superior access to markets, the availability of serviced land, massive warehousing and logistics parks, cost-effective business environments and a highly skilled labor force combine, unprecedented regional growth, and the ability and foresight to meet future market needs make Calgary a global transportation hub and Western Canada's undisputed distribution center and inland port.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Nebraska: A Can-Do Logistics Leader
Nebraska offers numerous advantages to businesses that operate manufacturing and distribution facilities in the state, including affordable and competent labor, attractive and available land, reliable and low-cost utilities, and accessible and economically competitive transportation.
Ports Can Help Ensure Ship-Shape Supply Chains
Ports must take a proactive role in managing the supply chain so it runs as efficiently as possible, writes Kevin Doherty of Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Blazing Trails from the Crossroads of America
Missouri’s location at the Crossroads of America has been one of the state’s greatest assets, their integrated transportation system maximizes its geographic and natural resources, creating economic advantages for the state and working as a conduit between rural and urban areas.
Site Selection, Economic Development
San Antonio: At the Crossroads of Opportunity
San Antonio is growing rapidly as an increasing number of U.S. and international business recognizes the inherent advantages of its location and infrastructure.
Trends—April 2012
Shifting supply and demand trends focus attention on the U.S. Southeast; Retailers turn to social media to increase real-time communication; U.S. retailers explore e-commerce opportunities offshore; Supply chain collaboration improves performance metrics; Ranking the world’s most ethical supply chains
Wind Logistics, Economic Development
Wind Power: Generating Logistics Opportunities
The wind power industry continues to grow, expand, and excel domestically—and equipment manufacturers and specialty transportation providers are growing with it.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Supply Chain Management
A Lost Art?
Today's supply chain professionals are tough, practical, and undeterred by the specter of failure, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Economic Development
On a Roll: How a New Auto Plant Revived a Town
Congressman Lynn A. Westmoreland shares his perspective on West Point, Georgia’s manufacturing revival spurred by the opening of the town’s Kia Motors plant.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Tiger Grants: Road Work Ahead?
The Department of Transportation's third set of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants provides funding for a range of projects.
Scrutinizing Supply Chain Security
The logistics sector is using new approaches, mandates, and technologies to support global supply chain security.
Joplin is Rebuilding and Open for Business
In the wake of a destructive tornado, the Joplin, Missouri, community banded together to provide healthcare services and begin rebuilding, writes Rob O'Brian, president of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Illinois-Missouri Bi-state Region: Logistics Center of Attention
A central location, well-developed transportation infrastructure, emerging trade connections with Asia and South America, and unified vision for economic development have made the bi-state metropolitan area around St. Louis a global intermodal crossroads.
Trends—October 2011
U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rules against Port of LA; Florida Inland Port signs MOU with Jacksonville Port Authority; Parcel shippers primed for change; Proposed FTZ rules changes threaten U.S. manufacturing.
The Panama Canal Expansion Will Be a Supply Chain Game Changer
The upcoming Panama Canal expansion will have a substantial impact on the U.S. supply chain and its efficiencies, writes Gary Forger, Material Handling Industry of America.
Intermodal Inroads
Carriers, port authorities, and other service providers are working to keep intermodal going strong. Here’s a look at some of the newest developments in intermodal transportation around North America.
Site Selection, Utilities, Economic Development
Strategic Logistics Sites: In the Right Place At the Right Time
Discover the logistics advantages of the Buffalo Niagara region; Joplin, Missouri; Southern California; and Nebraska.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Nebraska: Lasting Logistics Appeal
Nebraska’s central location, dedicated workforce, and affordable industrial power combine to create an ideal site for logistics operations.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Embracing Interstate 2.0: A Rail-based Transportation Vision
Gil Carmichael, founding chairman of the Intermodal Transportation Institute at the University of Denver, explains how the United States can create new economic vitality by producing a safe, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly multimodal transportation policy in which rail once again plays a dominant role.
Ports Plug In: Electronic Tracking Tools Create Smooth Sailing for Ocean Cargo
Most ports today compete globally with one another and reflect tremendous productivity gains in ocean transport achieved in recent decades. Simon Kaye of Jaguar Freight offers tips on choosing a port with electronic and data processing sophistication.
Site Selection, Economic Development
South Carolina: The Logistics Advantage
Boasting proximity to major U.S. markets and a wealth of transportation resources, the Palmetto State leads the Southeast in serving the nation's distribution needs.
Transportation Infrastructure, Intermodal
Northern Exposure: Navigating the Alaskan Supply Chain
Intermodal transportation stitches together Alaska's 663,268 square miles of rugged terrain, presenting challenges and opportunities for intrepid shippers.
The Perfect Storm: Weathering a Chassis Crisis
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Roadability Rule has shifted responsibility for obtaining and maintaining chassis to shippers and drayage companies.
Growing a Statewide Logistics Sector
Conexus Indiana, a statewide forum for key logistics and manufacturing companies, helps logistics operations grow in Indiana and attracts new businesses and high-paying jobs to the state.
On the Road: Between the Pines In Florida’s Great Northwest
Panama City, Fla., is primed for economic prosperity, thanks to the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport and a local aerospace and defense research and development facility.
On the Road: Cross-Country Running
Driving across the United States presents insights into the nation’s manufacturing, energy, transportation, and sustainability developments.
Global Economy, Mexico, Economic Development
Ask the (M)experts 2011
Supply chain leaders and economic development experts provide insight on what's new in security, infrastructure, and manufacturing in Mexico.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Transport Funding: Who Gets the Big Piece of Pie?
The U.S. Department of Transportation's second round of stimulus funding for infrastructure development exposes a widening gap between U.S. roads, rails, and bridges and government special interests.
Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation Management, Air Cargo
How to Ship Air Freight in Alaska
Moving cargo by air in Alaska requires expertise in transportation and logistics management.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Elephants Chasing TIGERs
The latest round of Department of Transportation TIGER grants continues the spending bias for passenger and other non-freight initiatives.
Supply Chain Management, Ports, Logistics I.T., Ocean, Trucking
Trends—November 2010
David Bennett of Schneider Logistics addresses how shippers, ocean carriers, and trucking companies are struggling with responsibility for providing chassis for cargo container units at ports; Boeing appoints new VP to handle 787 Dreamliner delays; companies restructure outsourced technology contracts.
Ports, Global Economy, Middle East, Asia, Ocean, Green Logistics
Global Logistics—November 2010
Heineken implements inland barge distribution in Europe; CMA CGM, MSC, and Maersk Line partner to fight piracy; PepsiCo UK and Ireland help farm suppliers cut carbon emissions and water usage; New Dubai Logistics Corridor facilitates UAE trade; Japanese economy shows signs of rebound; Taiwan launches project to improve logistics performance.
Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Air Cargo, Ocean
Trends—October 2010
U.S. transportation spending lags, according to Transportation Performance Indexes; International air cargo traffic increases; Ocean volumes rise; Large corporations band together to help smaller suppliers sell goods and services to global companies.
Mexico, China, Health Care Logistics, Agriculture Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure, Global Economy, Global Logistics, Import, Export, Cross-border Trade, Air Cargo, Ocean, Green Logistics
Global Logistics—September 2010
Mexico Taxes U.S. Imports, Audi's carbon friendly cars and carbon friendly transportation, Australia labors over transportation expansion, UPS opens health care logistics hubs in Singapore and China, U.S. football imports from China
Supply Chain Management, Materials Handling, Ports, Forklifts, Ocean, Education & Careers
Trends—August 2010
Gulf ports maintain container volumes despite Deepwater Horizon oil spill; Supply chain leaders climb the corporate ladder; Toyota Material Handling engineers work with MIT scientists and the U.S. Army to develop a remote-operated fork lift
Site Selection, Distribution, Utilities, Warehousing, Economic Development
Energy Security for the Future
When selecting a site for a new warehouse or distribution center, there's a second infrastructure that demands attention: the power generation and delivery system.
Security, Transportation Infrastructure, Cross-border Trade, Canada
Ties That Bind: Sewing Up U.S.-Canada Trade
A steady stream of goods passing north and south across the U.S.-Canada border stitches the two nations tightly together, complicated by factors such as customs regulations, security protocols, data exchange, and infrastructure projects.
Mexico Takes Flight
A booming aerospace sector south of the border offers tremendous opportunities for U.S. and Canadian manufacturers.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Georgia: Fueling Logistics Competitiveness
A flourishing transportation and logistics sector keeps Georgia on the business community's mind.
Transportation Infrastructure, Global Logistics
Let's Go Europe: Touring Transportation Best Practices
U.S. companies exploring uncharted markets to expand their global presence might consider taking a second pass through Europe for a fresh perspective on transportation best practices.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Prime Location for Logistics: Nebraska
Centrally located and boasting a highly trained workforce and low industrial power rates, Nebraska offers an ideal site for logistics operations.
Trends–March 2010
A proposed arctic port could make America's Last Frontier a new freight gateway; Weighing the importance of demand management; Uptick in e-commerce benefits expedited transport services; Conflicting opinions on proposed transport-related legislation.
SIN Centers: An Investment in Ideas
Synchronous innovation networks are regional centers of excellence funded by a combination of public and private resources. Robert W. Jennings of Captar Group explains how they benefit entrepreneurs.
On the Road | Elizabeth, New Jersey: On the Waterfront
Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O'Reilly visits New Jersey's Port Elizabeth, one of the East Coast's busiest intermodal ports.
Transportation Infrastructure, Air Cargo
On the Road | Piedmont Triad, North Carolina: Visions of an Aerotropolis
Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O'Reilly tours North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, home to a new FedEx hub and growing Aerotropolis.
Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, 3PL, Utilities, Economic Development
Great Logistics Sites: Supply Chain Central
Here is a look at the attributes that rank high on the list for any company seeking a location for supply chain activities.
Site Selection, Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Ports, Intermodal, Rail, 3PL, Utilities, Air Cargo, Ocean, Trucking, Warehousing, Economic Development
Memphis: America’s Aerotropolis
Geography, transportation infrastructure, and a strong distribution sector make Memphis a natural logistics hub.
Site Selection, Utilities, Economic Development
Logistics Leadership: The New Spirit of St. Louis
For site selection teams, the St. Louis area’s logistics advantages make it ideal for storing and moving product.
Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Ports, Intermodal, 3PL, Ocean, Warehousing, Economic Development
Georgia: Logistics Sweet Spot
Georgia offers manufacturers and distributors superior access to logistics providers and transportation infrastructure.
Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure, Manufacturing
Site Selection: Follow the Signs to Competitive Advantage
Selecting sites for manufacturing and DC facilities involves tax incentives, suppliers, and logistics providers.
Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Economic Development
Northeast Florida: America’s Logistics Center Drives Global Business
Jacksonville, Florida’s transportation infrastructure, skilled workforce, and available land makes it an attractive site for businesses siting new locations for logistics services and manufacturing, writes Michael Breen of JAXUSA Partnership.
3PL, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure, Intermodal, Rail, Economic Development
Site Selection: The Rise of Intermodal
Transporting goods via truck and rail services offers shippers economy and efficiency benefits. Site selection teams evaluating intermodal sites also consider factors such as labor, transportation infrastructure, and utility costs.
Utilities & Site Selection: Energized for Success
For many businesses selecting sites for new distribution centers and warehouses, ensuring adequate and affordable energy to power the facility is a challenge. Smart companies enlist the help of local resources to explore the cost of utilities in municipalities they are considering for new locations.
Site Selection, Utilities, Economic Development
Strategic Logistics Sites: In the Right Place At the Right Time
Discover the logistics advantages of the Buffalo Niagara region; Joplin, Missouri; Southern California; and Nebraska.
Utilities & Site Selection: A Powerful Partnership
Energy resources often spell the difference between an adequate location and a great one. Energy utilities may therefore serve as a valuable partners in the site selection process.
Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure, Economic Development
Efficient Use of State Resources Keeps Transportation Flowing
Christopher Chung, CEO of the Missouri Partnership, describes how Missouri's efficient use of state resources results in efficient transportation that does not compromise safety or customer satisfaction.
Transportation Infrastructure, Site Selection, Economic Development
Supply Chain Gain: Site Smarts
Where you locate a logistics facility can greatly influence how well your supply chain runs.
Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure, Economic Development
Economic Development Outlook: Focus on 2011
Does lingering uncertainty about economic conditions, freight demands, and funding sources pose a threat to industrial real estate development and transportation infrastructure projects?
Site Selection, Distribution, Utilities, Warehousing, Economic Development
Energy Security for the Future
When selecting a site for a new warehouse or distribution center, there's a second infrastructure that demands attention: the power generation and delivery system.
Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure, Economic Development
Ports-to-Plains Alliance Corridor: North America’s Energy and Agricultural Heartland
Spanning the U.S. heartland and reaching into Canada and Mexico, the Ports-to-Plains Alliance corridor links North America’s vital agricultural and industrial communities.
Site Selection, Economic Development
5 Issues to Consider Before Selecting Your Next Site
Supply chain considerations such as fuel costs, niche products, and sustainability drive many site selection decisions.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Economic Development: The Care and Feeding of U.S. Enterprise
Companies seek to put down roots in regions that nurture the entrepreneurial spirit.
Site Selection, Intermodal, Rail, Economic Development
Keeping Intermodal In Your Sites
When selecting manufacturing and distribution sites, companies should ensure rail/intermodal accessibility.
Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation, Inland Barge, 3PL, Air Cargo, Trucking, Economic Development
Heading North: Navigating Alaska’s Supply Chain
Alaska’s extreme weather and geography create logistics challenges for shippers moving cargo to, from, and in the state.
3PL, Site Selection, Distribution, E-commerce, Warehousing, Retail
E-Commerce DC Site Selection: Connecting the Dots
E-commerce retailers choose specialized distribution centers near parcel carrier hubs and transportation infrastructure.
Transportation Infrastructure, Ports, Asia, Global Logistics, Cross-border Trade, China, Labor Management, Canada, Manufacturing, Reverse Logistics, Latin America, Retail, Economic Development
Global—February 2014
China and Taiwan depend on one another; Emirates targets multimodal transportation infrastructure investment; Chile port strike ends, concerns remain; Free online returns stoke Canadian consumption but place onus on U.S. retailers; Europe looks to United States for re-shoring inspiration; Mondelez debuts new GS1 standard
Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Global Logistics, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Manufacturing, 3PL, Latin America, Economic Development
Cross-Border Trade: Made in Mexico
U.S. companies stand to gain from establishing manufacturing operations in Mexico – if they manage the challenges.
Supply Chain Management, Ports, Intermodal, Global Logistics, Import, Export, Transportation, 3PL, Site Selection, Ocean, Warehousing
FTZ Basics & Benefits
Foreign Trade Zones can help global shippers cut operational costs and speed customs clearance for imports and exports.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Intermodal, Rail, Industry Associations, Transportation, Safety, Security, Transportation Infrastructure
Rail Trends Recap: Shared Strategies, Mixed Signals
The 2013 Rail Trends conference addressed issues of rail safety and regulation.
Supply Chain Management, Materials Handling, E-commerce, Customer Service, Site Selection, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Retail
Setting the E-Commerce Gold Standard
Chris Halkyard, chief supply chain officer for e-commerce site Gilt, discusses managing flash sale logistics.
Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Security, Materials Handling, Expedited Shipping, Risk Management, Global Logistics, 3PL, Ocean, Trucking, Warehousing
163 Ways to Supercharge Your Supply Chain
Actionable tips help you revitalize your warehousing, 3PL, trucking, and global logistics operations.
Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Intermodal, Health Care Logistics, Automotive Logistics
Trends—November 2013
Regulatory compliance is top supply chain challenge for healthcare executives; Ohio’s transportation funding plan pays dividends with bridge repair program; GM saves $40 million a year by co-locating stamping and assembly facilities; Collaboration is the key to sustained procurement savings; U.S. domestic intermodal surpasses international as growth driver.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Opportunities in the Southeast are Fueling Logistics Growth
The Southeastern U.S. is a logistics hotspot thanks to increased trade with Latin America and auto manufacturing growth in the region.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Logistics Hotspots: Site Selection Standouts
Locating a manufacturing or distribution facility requires weighing a number of key site selection factors.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Nebraska: A Crossroads and a Gateway
A leader in U.S logistics, Nebraska is extending its reach worldwide through its outstanding transportation access.
Utilities, Economic Development
Utilities & Site Selection: Powering U.S. Manufacturing Growth
Site selection teams get help from energy providers looking to boost local economic development.
Ports-to-Plains Corridor: A Pipeline for Progress
The Ports-to-Plains Corridor represents a vital trade conduit for North America’s energy and agriculture heartland.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Have You Seen That 584-Page ‘Map’ Yet?
The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act steps up surety bond requirements for freight brokers.
Transportation Infrastructure, Ports
Improving America's Ports: A Vital Step in U.S. Economic Recovery
Investing in port infrastructure allows long-term job creation so the U.S. can lead in international trade and commerce.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Transportation Infrastructure: Building Hope for the Future
U.S. industry confronts a failing transportation system and looming capacity crunch. New legislation may help.
Transportation Infrastructure, Economic Development
Alaska: Logistics at the Global Crossroads
Logistics providers operating in Alaska brave rough terrain and extreme weather conditions to serve the state’s residents and industries, which include seafood, oil and gas, and timber.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Georgia: Logistics Front and Center
Locating manufacturing and distribution operations in Georgia gives businesses a logistics advantage, thanks to the state’s prime geographic location, transportation infrastructure, highly trained workforce, and business incentives.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
America’s Hardened Arteries
The United States lags behind other nations in transportation policy and infrastructure funding, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.
Site Selection, Distribution, E-commerce
e-Commerce: Finding the Sweet Spot
Online retailers seeking new sites for DCs and warehouses need the transportation infrastructure to support a constant, rapid-fire flow of shipments – plus a capable workforce, affordable utilities, and business incentives to help them get the most from their investment.
Site Selection, Asia, Economic Development
St. Louis: New Gateway to Asian Markets
For new businesses or those seeking to grow trade relationships, St. Louis represents a gateway to Asian markets, writes Tim Nowak of the World Trade Center St. Louis.
Site Selection: You Are Here
Choosing the right location for your distribution center can give your business significant edge. Here’s how the pros decide where to go.
Transportation Infrastructure, Ports, Panama Canal
Ports and Shippers Prepare for the Post-Panamax Age
The Panama Canal expansion, to be completed in 2015, will impact global commerce and affect trade patterns to the U.S. East Coast. Ports such as PortMiami are preparing themselves to accept the new class of mega cargo ships, says Bill Johnson of PortMiami.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Kentucky: Racing Toward Logistics Leadership
Kentucky is building America’s future with its technological savvy, good jobs, hard work, and a government focused on making the most of the state’s logistics assets.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Memphis: Incomparable Reach
An outstanding variety of transportation options helps make Memphis an ideal location for logistics operations.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Site Selection: An All-Star Lineup of Logistics Hot Spots
Site selection for U.S. manufacturing and distribution facilities requires considering geographical placement, transportation infrastructure, utilities costs, and labor resources.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Nebraska: A Can-Do Logistics Leader
Nebraska offers numerous advantages to businesses that operate manufacturing and distribution facilities in the state, including affordable and competent labor, attractive and available land, reliable and low-cost utilities, and accessible and economically competitive transportation.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Blazing Trails from the Crossroads of America
Missouri’s location at the Crossroads of America has been one of the state’s greatest assets, their integrated transportation system maximizes its geographic and natural resources, creating economic advantages for the state and working as a conduit between rural and urban areas.
Transportation Infrastructure, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Economic Development
Canada Trade: Driving Growth Northward
Increasing demand for U.S. goods in Canada represents a positive sign for the economies of both countries. But keeping cross-border shipments moving requires building smart and savvy logistics partnerships.
Intermodal: More Than Roads and Rails
Intermodal rail facilities located around the United States allow shippers to save transportation costs and move goods efficiently. Transportation infrastructure, a skilled workforce, logistics service providers, and affordable utilities support the manufacturing and distribution facilities located in these intermodal hubs.
Site Selection, Economic Development
San Antonio: At the Crossroads of Opportunity
San Antonio is growing rapidly as an increasing number of U.S. and international business recognizes the inherent advantages of its location and infrastructure.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Economic Development
Economic Development: Pulling the Right Strings
Many state governments support transportation and logistics infrastructure development and legislation that facilitate business retention, investment, and expansion. Economic development efforts in Virginia, Iowa, Idaho, Utah, and Wisconsin demonstrate a variety of approaches to supporting in-state businesses.
Transportation Infrastructure, Economic Development
Logistics in Alaska: Taming the Last Frontier
Shipping products to and within Alaska poses challenges and presents opportunities for transportation service providers such as Carlile Transportation Systems, Lynden Logistics, and Alaska Air Cargo.
Site Selection, Global Logistics, Mexico, Latin America
Nearshoring Latin America: A Closer Look
Factors such as labor costs, transportation time and costs, and infrastructure may make Latin America the best global location for manufacturing operations.
South Carolina: Invested in Logistics Excellence
South Carolina’s logistics advantages include central East Coast location, transportation infrastructure, capable supply chain service providers, a skilled workforce, and a business-friendly economic climate.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Supply Chain Management
A Lost Art?
Today's supply chain professionals are tough, practical, and undeterred by the specter of failure, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Tiger Grants: Road Work Ahead?
The Department of Transportation's third set of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants provides funding for a range of projects.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Illinois-Missouri Bi-state Region: Logistics Center of Attention
A central location, well-developed transportation infrastructure, emerging trade connections with Asia and South America, and unified vision for economic development have made the bi-state metropolitan area around St. Louis a global intermodal crossroads.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Nebraska: Lasting Logistics Appeal
Nebraska’s central location, dedicated workforce, and affordable industrial power combine to create an ideal site for logistics operations.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Embracing Interstate 2.0: A Rail-based Transportation Vision
Gil Carmichael, founding chairman of the Intermodal Transportation Institute at the University of Denver, explains how the United States can create new economic vitality by producing a safe, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly multimodal transportation policy in which rail once again plays a dominant role.
Site Selection Decisions: A Matter of Data
When selecting locations for logistics hubs, regional factors such as population density and facility costs determine where and how businesses store and distribute inventory.
Site Selection, Intermodal, Rail
U.S. Intermodal Gets a Lift: America’s Great Rail Sites & Services
Intermodal connections help shippers move product quickly and efficiently. Get on track with some locations, utilities, and service providers that are helping intermodal grow.
Site Selection, Economic Development
South Carolina: The Logistics Advantage
Boasting proximity to major U.S. markets and a wealth of transportation resources, the Palmetto State leads the Southeast in serving the nation's distribution needs.
Transportation Infrastructure, Intermodal
Northern Exposure: Navigating the Alaskan Supply Chain
Intermodal transportation stitches together Alaska's 663,268 square miles of rugged terrain, presenting challenges and opportunities for intrepid shippers.
Trends—February 2011
Household moves as a leading indicator of regional growth. Inbound transportation dynamics among manufacturers, distributors and retailers are changing. President Obama's 2011 State of the Union address elicits response from a range of industry groups
On the Road: Cross-Country Running
Driving across the United States presents insights into the nation’s manufacturing, energy, transportation, and sustainability developments.
Tapping Into the Power of Supply Chain Integration
Jeremy Woods of Summit Realty Group explains how an orchestrated strategy to integrate supply chain, energy use, and real estate costs can help save money.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Transport Funding: Who Gets the Big Piece of Pie?
The U.S. Department of Transportation's second round of stimulus funding for infrastructure development exposes a widening gap between U.S. roads, rails, and bridges and government special interests.
Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation Management, Air Cargo
How to Ship Air Freight in Alaska
Moving cargo by air in Alaska requires expertise in transportation and logistics management.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Elephants Chasing TIGERs
The latest round of Department of Transportation TIGER grants continues the spending bias for passenger and other non-freight initiatives.
Global Economy, Middle East, Asia, Intermodal, Air Cargo, Utilities, Latin America
Global Logistics—October 2010
Russia developing a super-heavy cargo plane; Suppliers cannot meet Northern Europe's demand for wind power equipment; United Arab Emirates top re-exporter of rice; Outsourcing grows in Brazil; FedEx Express expands expedited offerings in China; Luxembourg-based 3PL introduces new multimodal hanging garment container to Australian apparel industry.
Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Air Cargo, Ocean
Trends—October 2010
U.S. transportation spending lags, according to Transportation Performance Indexes; International air cargo traffic increases; Ocean volumes rise; Large corporations band together to help smaller suppliers sell goods and services to global companies.
Mexico, China, Health Care Logistics, Agriculture Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure, Global Economy, Global Logistics, Import, Export, Cross-border Trade, Air Cargo, Ocean, Green Logistics
Global Logistics—September 2010
Mexico Taxes U.S. Imports, Audi's carbon friendly cars and carbon friendly transportation, Australia labors over transportation expansion, UPS opens health care logistics hubs in Singapore and China, U.S. football imports from China
Security, Transportation Infrastructure, Cross-border Trade, Canada
Ties That Bind: Sewing Up U.S.-Canada Trade
A steady stream of goods passing north and south across the U.S.-Canada border stitches the two nations tightly together, complicated by factors such as customs regulations, security protocols, data exchange, and infrastructure projects.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Georgia: Fueling Logistics Competitiveness
A flourishing transportation and logistics sector keeps Georgia on the business community's mind.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Economic Development
Growing Together: Promoting Government and Industry Collaboration
Logistics leaders can make a difference when they actively collaborate with the government on regulatory issues, workforce training, and infrastructure development, writes John A. Evans, Evans Distribution Systems.
Site Selection, Economic Development
Prime Location for Logistics: Nebraska
Centrally located and boasting a highly trained workforce and low industrial power rates, Nebraska offers an ideal site for logistics operations.
Transportation Infrastructure, Global Logistics
Let's Go Europe: Touring Transportation Best Practices
U.S. companies exploring uncharted markets to expand their global presence might consider taking a second pass through Europe for a fresh perspective on transportation best practices.
Wind Logistics: A Mighty Wind
Rapid change follows rapid growth in the wind power industry. Here's how logistics providers are working to go any way the wind blows.
Transportation Infrastructure, Air Cargo
On the Road | Piedmont Triad, North Carolina: Visions of an Aerotropolis
Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O'Reilly tours North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, home to a new FedEx hub and growing Aerotropolis.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Economic Development
Paving The Path To Progress
Public-private partnerships fund transportation projects and make infrastructure improvement a priority.
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