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Kansas City was recognized as a top logistics hub for 2024 by Business Facilities magazine, underscoring the region's position as a leading U.S. industrial market. Key factors that contribute to KC's success include: ➡ Strategic central location ➡ Robust transportation network ➡ Available real estate solutions ➡ Low operating costs Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gcd8Yd_z #LogisticsHub #KansasCity #KCIndustrial

Chris Gutierrez & Mary Rooney will be in New Orleans next week for the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) Annual Conference. Connect with our GKCFTZ team if you are attending as well! #FTZ #GKCFTZ #NAFTZAnnual24

Just announced: Marshalltown, supplier to major brands including Lowe's Companies, Inc. and The Home Depot, announces plans to open a 200,000-sq.-ft. distribution center in Kansas City, Kansas, investing $27 million and creating 40 new jobs. Get the details: https://lnkd.in/gyN-r6mR The Kansas City Area Development Council was proud to partner with the following organizations in attracting MARSHALLTOWN to the KC region: State of Kansas Kansas Department of Commerce Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS Wyandotte Economic Development Council Scannell Properties CBRE Olsson FINKLE + WILLIAMS Architecture Storage Solutions Union Pacific Railroad Aerotek KC SmartPort #whyKC #industrial #distribution #manufacturing

Joshua Sherfy, KC SmartPort summer intern and second year law student at the University of Kansas, provides an in depth review of the transportation industry in the 2025 Transportation Outlook. Read the full report to gain insight into technology trends, freight transit modes, and where the industry is headed in 2025. #Transportation #Logistics #KC https://lnkd.in/gRnz6YDX

Join us on October 7 at Union Station to explore how the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone program can have a positive impact for manufacturing and distribution operations. Seminar Topics: - Introduction to the Greater Kansas City FTZ (GKCFTZ) - Financial and supply chain benefits of FTZs - FTZ Operator perspective  - How to harness the power of FTZs for your business Featured Speakers: - Laura Gipson, AZS, Bayer Crop Science - Melissa Irmen, AZS, CZS, National Association of Foreign Trade Zones - Chris Gutierrez, GKCFTZ & KC SmartPort - Mary Rooney, GKCFTZ No cost to attend, but registration is required. Lunch provided. https://lnkd.in/gskqh8Jc

Our team had a fantastic time in #MexicoCity at the IAMC International Conference. We gained valuable insights into trade perspectives in the U.S. and Mexico, the evolving dynamics of the USMCA trade agreement, and emerging trends in Mexico’s energy sector. A big thank you to Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC) for organizing such an informative event, and to our partners BNSF Railway, CPKC, and Distribution By Air Kansas City & Greenville-Spartanburg for the productive discussions and continued collaboration.

Food & Bev in Kansas City continues to shine on the national stage, with KC recognized as a Top 10 U.S. Metro for Food Processing in Business Facilities magazine’s 2024 Annual Rankings report. As home to more than 700 F&B companies employing 28,000+ workers, KC continues to attract food processing businesses looking to elevate their operations. Also highlighted in this issue: The groundbreaking of Americold Logistics, LLC.’s new $127 million cold storage facility in Kansas City, part of a strategic collaboration with Canadian Pacific Kansas City. Contact KC SmartPort to connect with the right resources for your site selection choice in KC. #FoodAndBeverage #FoodProcessing #WhyKansasCity https://lnkd.in/ga54Qdx7

Full house at this morning’s CSCMP Kansas City Heartland Roundtable panel on Global Issues Affecting Supply Chain. Timely discussion on the current state of global logistics. Thank you to our host JE Dunn Construction, to John Faur, CCIM for organizing this event and to our panelists: Chris Gutierrez of KC SmartPort; Adam Hill of Scarbrough Global; Brian Gordon of Commerce Bank; and Eric Goodman of CPKC.

The U.S. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) program was created to help keep manufacturing and distribution operations in the U.S. There are multiple ways importers can reduce costs by utilizing the FTZ program. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gdz5QMYv #FTZ #GKCFTZ

Inviting all Kansas City area companies that have manufacturing or distribution operations in the region to join us on October 7 to learn about benefits of the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone program. Free to attend but registration is required. Lunch is on us! World Trade Center Kansas City #FTZ #GKCFTZ #ForeignTradeZone #Import