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Port of South Louisiana: Your Key to the World

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The Port of South Louisiana is not only the #1 grain exporter in the United States, distributing over 50 percent of the nation’s grain, but also the highest ranked exporter in North America. To date, 70 companies utilize the Port’s intermodal transportation network of roadways, rail, air, and waterways.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Nissan North America Expanding in Canton, MS

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Phil Bryant and officials from Nissan North America announced a major expansion at the automobile manufacturer’s Canton, MS, plant. Bill Krueger, vice chairman of Nissan Americas, said. Also in late June, Rolls-Royce North America broke ground on its second jet engine test stand at NASA’s John C. By Carla Higgins.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33

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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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The state boasts an excellent transportation infrastructure that makes it a natural and cost-effective location for any business. Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel. market as well as international ports.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Recently you may have heard that Indianapolis International Airport is offering daily nonstop flights to both Los Angeles and San Francisco. Several ongoing infrastructure upgrades taking place are greatly enhancing transportation in the region, adding to the capacity for businesses to grow. By Dominique Cantelme. and San Francisco.

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Winners in the Next Economy

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The Aerotropolis Steering Committee has taken steps to set the city on a strategic path to redevelop the area around Memphis International Airport and other areas in the business community. The term Aerotropolis or “airport city” comes from Dr. John Kasarda who also spoke at the conference. Why start from scratch?”.

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Celadon to Open Driver Training School in Indy, Add 500 New Jobs

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The company, which provides long-haul, dry van truckload service throughout North America, will invest $5.7 “At the heart of the nation, our convenient location and expansive transportation infrastructure strengthen Indiana’s reputation as the ‘Crossroads of America.’