Q1 2026

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

In this issue, our features examine supply chain management issues and strategies 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, workforce and transportation. Regionally, we’re presenting six locations – Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Virginia and Pennsylvania – that are ready for expansions and greenfield projects.

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In this issue

U.S. Ports Are Key Links in Driving the Broader Economy

BY: Tracey Schelmetic

In the U.S., ports are major drivers of the nation’s economy. They’re more than a place where ships dock: they are generally full-featured transportation hubs designed to effortlessly facilitate the movement of raw materials, finished goods and everything in between. Whether large or small, all ports have a role to play in keeping the economy moving. more....

Features

The Science of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

‘Human-In-The-Loop’ AI Strategies For Transportation Fleets

Insights

Before the Rail Consolidation

Short List

America’s Top Sites Help Business Development Get a Running Start

Sites & Programs

U.S. Ports Are Key Links in Driving the Broader Economy

Spotlights

Arizona’s Energy Leadership Powers Economic Growth

Arkansas Grows New Investments in Rural Counties

Louisiana’s Economic Advantage, Reinvented for a New Era

Michigan: Reimagining the Arsenal of Democracy

Energy Manufacturing is Powering Pennsylvania

Infrastructure Investments Bolster Virginia’s Business Ecosystem