Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution | Trade and Industry Development

NE: Amazon Opens Fulfillment Center in Papillion, Its first in Nebraska, Creating 1,000 Jobs

News Mar 28, 2023

Amazon recently opened a fulfillment center in Papillion, its first in Nebraska, that will create 1,000 jobs. The company says the fulfillment center ...

MS: Mississippi State Port Authority Enters Into Operating Agreement With Ports America

News Mar 27, 2023

The Mississippi State Port Authority has entered into a long-term lease and operating agreement with Ports America, the largest terminal operator and ...

AAPA to Host Ports in DC for Legislative Summit

News Mar 27, 2023

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is excited to host its annual Legislative Summit: Strong Ports, Strong America in Washington, DC, ...

Supply chain management students at the University of Arkansas participate in a corporate engagement event prior to the spring 2020 career fair at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Photo Courtesy of David Speer, Sam M. Walton College of Business.

Arkansas Delivers When It Comes to Supply Chain Management

Article Mar 21, 2023 | By: State of Arkansas

Delivering products to customers around the world is the goal of every business, but no state delive...

As the only East Coast port with authorization for 55-foot channels, The Port of Virginia boasts no height restrictions and contains double-stack rail service with two Class I railroads, enabling it to transport cargo to 75 percent of the U.S. population within 48 hours. Photo Courtesy of Virginia Port Authority

Virginia: America’s East Coast Logistics Hub

Article Mar 21, 2023 | By: Commonwealth of Virginia

Virginia offers unparalleled access to markets from its location on the East Coast, complemented by ...

3 Digitalization Strategies Driving Supply Chain Resiliency

Article Mar 21, 2023 | By: Merilee Kern

Labor shortages, shipping cost surges, new patterns of production and consumption have played a role...

America’s Top Sites for Business Prosperity and An Enjoyable Life

Article Mar 21, 2023 | By: Tracey Schelmetic

Happy employees make successful companies, so business locations must cater to the needs of workers....

Baton Rouge: Image courtesy of Port of Greater Baton Rouge

Engines of Economic Expansion: Ports, Inland Ports and Depots

Article Mar 21, 2023 | By: Tracey Schelmetic

Following the lessons learned during COVID-19, many U.S. ports are making changes to accommodate hig...

Constructed with the help of Nunez Community College students in partnership with Boeing, Artemis further cements Louisiana’s role in space exploration. Thanks to the LED FastStart team who traveled to other aerospace programs to assess the necessary tools, curriculum and equipment needed, LED paved the way for Nunez’s Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Program. Photo Courtesy of NASA

Louisiana Empowers Business Prosperity

Article Mar 21, 2023 | By: State of Louisiana

Companies establishing their first Louisiana ventures are welcomed by the state’s pro-business ecosy...

IN: Hoosier Entrepreneur Locating Fulfillment Firm in East Central Indiana, With 50 New Jobs

News Mar 20, 2023

Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb joined local officials and executives of Full Throttle Fulfillment Solutions, a woman-owned, third-party logistics provid...