Illinois: Mid-America Port Receives State Support for Intermodal
The Mid-America Intermodal Port in Quincy, Ill., is one step closer to reality after the recent announcement by Governor Pat Quinn of an investment of up to $1.3 million from the Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program. The investment will help complete the planning and design phase for…
Modern Logistics Offers Competitive Edge
By Mark Kleszczewski
Advances in the logistics industry and supply chains give companies a competitive edge.
The prospect of cutting-edge innovations such as “lights-out” robotic factories, customized 3-D printing and unmanned aerial delivery vehicles have put the spotlight on supply chains like never before. Yet it’s…
Next Level Warehousing and Distribution
By Mark Kleszczewski
Trends include more automation and same-day delivery.
When asked to think of a warehouse or distribution center, people typically picture a cavernous building full of workers maneuvering forklifts around racks, pallets and loading docks. But today’s warehousing and distribution industry is more than just…
South Carolina: 2AM Group Locating in Richland County
2AM Group, supplier of logistics, manufacturing and services to the auto, aerospace and marine industries, will establish a new production facility in Richland County. “South Carolina and its supportive governing officials have made all of our establishments and growth in the state very productive, and it’s extremely beneficial for…
Notebook: Same Day Delivery Makes Its Move
Today’s delivery methods require companies to be closer to their customers than even five years ago. “What some call the ‘Amazon effect’ is driving rapid growth in direct-to-customer fulfillment centers and significant demand for large-scale logistics facilities around major populations centers, particularly in retail, consumer products…