Q1 2025

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

In this issue, our features examine supply chain management and the energy markets that help drive domestic economic growth. Our Sites & Programs offers an update on major U.S. ports, and our Shortlist examines America’s Top Sites for Business Development: a compendium of locations from across the country that include critical business infrastructure and transportation. Regionally, we’re presenting six locations – Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Virginia and Washington – that are ready for expansions and greenfield projects.

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In this issue

U.S. Ports Represent the Backbone of a Strong Economy

BY: Tracey Schelmetic

The U.S. port system is a critical component of a growing national economy, and ports remain the backbone of the nation’s intermodal transportation system. More than 95 percent of the cargo entering the U.S. arrives by ship into one of more than 360 commercial ports. From these ships, goods are transported by truck, air or rail to their destinations. more....

Features

Global Energy Production and Consumption Stand at a Crossroads

Driving Change: How the Auto Industry is Steering Global Supply Chain Innovation

Insights

Greater Value in Site Selection in Tertiary Markets

Short List

The Right Mix of Advantages in Site Selection with America’s Top Sites

Sites & Programs

U.S. Ports Represent the Backbone of a Strong Economy

Spotlights

How Arizona Has Become U.S. Semiconductor Central

Arkansas: The Natural Choice for Business

Louisiana: Committed to Energy Innovation and Investment

Michigan: Shaping the Future with Semiconductors

Infrastructure Investments Make Virginia an Elite Business Destination

Washington State: Building a Sustainable, Clean Future