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    2021 Advancements in the St. Louis Region’s Freight Network

    Progress on Key Infrastructure Projects, Expansion on the Ag Coast of America and Advancement of New Shipping Options Among the…

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    Freightway Releases Monroe County Manufacturing and Logistics Industry Overview

    The St. Louis Regional Freightway has released its overview of the Manufacturing and Logistics Industry in Monroe County, which was…

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    Freightway: Regional News & Updates | April 8, 2021

    Check out our latest Freightway Regional News & Updates to read about the progress being made on a couple of…

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    Kaskaskia Regional Port District Featured on World’s Greatest TV Show

    The St. Louis region’s port system continues to gain widespread recognition, with the spotlight this time on the Kaskaskia Regional Port…

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    Are You On The Right Track? It’s Time to Think Rail

    This article was originally published in “The Illinois Manufacturer: Fourth Quarter 2020 Edition.“ Manufacturers want options. They want less touches and…

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    Public-Private Collaboration Helps Grow Supply Chain Workforce for St. Louis Region

    The vital role of the national and global supply chain has remained constant this year during all the challenges created…

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    Manufacturer expands to St. Louis in bid to leverage COVID-19 opportunities

    This article originally ran in the St. Louis Business Journal on October 20, 2020.  A Chicago-area global industrial manufacturer, distributor and…

  • Pictured is America’s Central Port with the city of St. Louis in the background. (Photo courtesy of America’s Central Port)

    Missouri, Illinois Ports Collaborate to Grow Business on Inland Waterways

    This article originally ran in the September 2020 issue of Heartland Real Estate Business magazine. (Photo courtesy of America’s Central Port) By:…

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    Manufacturer adding St. Louis jobs after demand spikes for hygiene products

    This story was originally published in the St. Louis Business Journal on October 6, 2020. Vi-Jon, the personal care products manufacturer known for…

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    I-270 Preliminary Engineering Study to Host Virtual Public Meeting on Oct. 27

    The Illinois Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is finalizing the first of three phases for…