Atlanta-Based UPS Chairman Named to President's Export Council
7/16/2010
Scott Davis, Chairman and CEO of Atlanta-based UPS, was recently named to President Obama’s Export Council which also includes Boeing Co. President and CEO Jim McNerney, Xerox Inc. Chairman and CEO Ursula Burns, and chief executives from large companies including Ford Motor Co., MetLife Inc., Walt Disney Co., P … read more »
COI for Logistics Assists Georgia Company With Freight Shortage
7/12/2010
The booms manufactured by Meltblown Technologies in Sandersville are being used to corral the oil floating on the surface of the Gulf due to the recent oil spill catastrophe. The booms, linked to form miles of barriers, absorb oil and prevent its spread. Company Vice President George Gonzalez said the co … read more »
New Industry Makes Impact on Georgia Ports
6/29/2010
There are distinct advantages to exporting grain overseas in containers rather than in loose bulk in the holds of cargo ships. Dried distillers grain – or DDG – is a co-product of ethanol production exported as animal feed. If DDG is exposed to moisture, it can harden or set, but when packed in containers, th … read more »
Construction Begins on Cordele Inland Port
6/15/2010
The new Cordele Inland Port will be built and operated under a private-public partnership between the Crisp County/Cordele Industrial Development Authority and Cordele Intermodal Services, Inc. (CIS). “Georgia continues to see significant improvements in the volumes of cargo flowing into, out of and through ... read more »
Georgia's Logistics Industry Gaining National and International Attention
6/07/2010
In the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Enterprising States report, released June 1, Georgia was featured as a top performer in infrastructure measures and strong in measures of tax and regulation, workforce development and training, and exports. This strong overall performance suggests a comprehensive approach t … read more »
