Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution | Trade and Industry Development

SC: Multi-Pack Expands Greenville County Facility, Creates 72 Jobs

News May 09, 2019

Multi-Pack announced plans to grow its existing Greenville County operations. The company's $16.3 million investment is projected to create 72 new job...

PA: State Launches Program to Train Logistics Technicians

News May 06, 2019

Pennsylvania has launched an apprentice program to train and certify technicians to work in the logistics and warehousing fields, writes Mark Solomon ...

GA: Kia to tap Savannah for Telluride components, Brunswick for export

News May 03, 2019

Through vertical integration (parts in via Savannah, autos out via Brunswick) Kia takes advantage of Georgia's road and rail infrastructure.

LA: Expansion by US Foods in Marrero to Create 45 New Jobs

News May 03, 2019

LED estimates the project also will result in 38 new indirect jobs, for a total of more than 80 new permanent jobs in Louisiana’s Southeast Region.

TN: Arrive Logistics Expanding in Chattanooga, Adding 500 Jobs

News May 01, 2019

The logistics company will invest approximately $3.6 million into the region and create 500 new jobs in Hamilton County.

Port of Savannah Achieves Record March

News Apr 22, 2019

The Port of Savannah handled more total containerized cargo and more intermodal rail volume, with greater connectivity and velocity, than any March on...

OR: Apparel Start-Up Oros to Relocate to Portland, Hire Additional Workers

News Apr 18, 2019

Oros, a Cincinnati-based outdoor apparel digital start-up, will move to Portland, Ore., and increase its workforce to 20 employees.

IN: Global Maritime to Expand in Floyd County, Creating Up to 50 Jobs

News Apr 16, 2019

HMS Global Maritime announced plans to expand in New Albany, creating up to 50 new jobs by the end of 2022.

Ports Call on Congress for Long-Term Solution for Maintenance, Infrastructure

News Apr 15, 2019

In House testimony, the American Association of Port Authorities called on Congress to invest in critical landside and waterside connections to seapor...

AR: Coca-Cola Bottling Announces Expansion at Arkansas Facility

News Apr 12, 2019

Coca-Cola Bottling will expand its West Memphis, Arkansas, production facility and transfer some 60 jobs to it, nearly doubling its current workforce....