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  • Clarke: U.K. agritech delegation envisions partnerships with St. Louis region

    This story was originally published on AgriNews on May 30, 2020. Belinda Clarke | Special Contributor to AgriNews “For members of the British agritech sector who had the opportunity to visit St.…

  • Virtual FreightWeekSTL Connects, Informs, Educates

    This story was originally published in The Waterways Journal on May 29, 2020. David Murray | The Waterways Journal “The first all-virtual FreightWeekSTL event was held May 18–22 in St. Louis, packing in…

  • St. Louis plastics manufacturer finds niche — and a Fortune 100 customer — in PPE supply chain

    This story was originally published in the St. Louis Business Journal on June 4, 2020. Nathan Rubbelke | St. Louis Business Journal “During the Covid-19 outbreak, defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp.…

  • STL 2020 YTD Air Traffic Activity Report

    This story was originally published on FlySTL.com on May 26, 2020. “Today, we are sharing data that illustrates how the airport is operating to meet essential trade, travel, and economic needs of…

  • Look ENE at Hazelwood Logistics Center on Hazelwood Logistics Center Dr Hazelwood MO 63042 with Lambert International Airport KSTL in the background

    Contegra believes Metro East market is positioned to adapt

    This story was originally published on Illinois Business Journal on May 13, 2020. Editor | Illinois Business Journal “The year kicked off with much optimism in the industrial market.  While COVID-19 has…

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    Why St. Louis might be the best destination for new grads seeking careers

    This story was originally published in the St. Louis Business Journal on May 21, 2020. Erik Siemers| St. Louis Business Journal “A new analysis from career-focused social media platform LinkedIn shows what…

  • New director faces modern-day challenge at MidAmerica Airport

    This story was originally published in the Illinois Business Journal on May 12, 2020. DENNIS GRUBAUGH | Illinois Business Journal “Bryan Johnson was barely on board as the new director this spring when…

  • Metro East industrial market thrives despite COVID-19

    This story was originally published in the Illinois Business Journal on May 12, 2020. Editor | Illinois Business Journal “On the heels of record setting industrial activity in 2019, the Metro East…

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    St. Louis regional ports claim No. 2 spot for total tonnage

    This story was originally published in the Illinois Business Journal on May 12, 2020. Editor | Illinois Business Journal “The St. Louis region’s port system, home to a 15-mile section of the…

  • St. Louis Region Barge Freight Traffic

    St. Louis Region’s Freight Network Delivers Essential Shipments During COVID-19 Pandemic

    This story was originally published in the American Journal of Transportation on April 27, 2020. AJOT “As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the movement of goods into, out of and throughout…

  • Front Line: Inland Ports Spur Distribution Growth

    This story was originally published in the Area Development May 2020. Karen Thuermer | Area Development “Inland ports serve an important role in attracting businesses. They offer companies an opportunity to…

  • Truckers are getting free food through Illinois program to thank them

    This story was originally published on Fox 2 Now on May 4, 2020   “O’FALLON, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Transportation plans to work with groups providing free food to…