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

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million to build a 61,000 square-foot training facility near its Indianapolis headquarters campus. “Driver recruitment and driver retention is a long-term challenge within the industry,” said Paul Will, president and chief executive officer of Celadon.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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Its proximity to O’Hare International Airport means that residents and businesses alike have direct, non-stop access to 200 destinations worldwide through 1,400 daily departures. Midwest Airports. Currently, O’Hare International Airport is ranked #6 in the nation in cargo coming through the airport with 4.6

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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In addition to warehouses, autonomous vehicles in logistics can also be found in airports, harbors and yards. Johnson County, located on Indianapolis’ near south side, is capitalizing on its prime location and welcoming the logistics industry and scores of distribution centers to the area. In fact, Indiana ranks No.1 percent increase.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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Developers, investment interests and supply chain executives remain optimistic about our nation’s seaports,” said John Carver, head of JLL’s Ports, Airports and Global Infrastructure (PAGI) group, “Influenced by an evolving maritime logistics industry, global and trade transformations such as the extension of the Panama Canal and growth of U.S.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Hat World Puts Expanded Headquarters In Zionsville, IN

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million to construct and equip a 150,000 square-foot office to house its headquarter operations at the Creekside Corporate Park in Zionsville, as well as lease more than 600,000 square feet of additional warehouse space in Indianapolis. Mike Pence. Hat World, Inc. ” BERRY PLASTICS ADDS 336 JOBS.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back

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There are networks with 120,000 miles of major railroads, more than 25,000 miles of commercially navigable waterways and more than 5,000 public-use airports. Commercial air service is available at Joplin Regional Airport and three other major airports within 90 minutes drive time. It is comprised of 3.9

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State Focus – Indiana: Regional Plans Are Hopping In The Hoosier State

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Southern Indiana supports business air transport from three locations: Louisville International Airport with a UPS Worldport, Louisville’s largest employer, with its own control tower. Overnight delivery from DHL via the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). Indianapolis International Airport with a FedEx hub.

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