Intermodal facility being explored |
Intermodal facility being explored |
Aug 20 2007, 01:01 PM
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http://thenewsdispatch.com/main.asp?Sectio...amp;TM=54065.42
QUOTE Co. Committee To Look At Intermodal Officials to start advisory task force to ensure ‘transparent’ process in development. Laurie Wink The News-Dispatch LA PORTE - An advisory task force is being created to help county officials evaluate prospective developers and sites for an intermodal freight terminal in La Porte County. County Commission President Barbara Huston said in a press release Friday the commissioners are developing an "orderly and fair process" that would involve public input. The task force will have 15 to 20 members. The convergence of rail lines, coupled with closeness to major interstate highways, has positioned La Porte County as a prime location for a facility that could create jobs and boost economic development. It would serve as a place where cargo is transferred between trucks and trains. Two railroad companies are said to be eying locations here, but are saying little publicly about their plans. Some property owners have said they have been approached by a real estate company that has been buying options on farmland in southern La Porte County. "We will put a very public, transparent process in place to evaluate developers and sites before we ever give approvals to anyone," Huston said. Huston said the county has received multiple inquiries from real estate firms, venture capital groups, railroads and real estate investment trusts interested in prospective county locations. She said county attorney Shaw Friedman and county economic development coordinator Matt Reardon will coordinate contacts and issue a request of interest to identify serious proposals. Her own preference is to use the Kingsbury Industrial Park as the site of the intermodal facility, but she and the other commissioners are open to all possibilities, she said. |
Sep 17 2007, 09:12 AM
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Just in case anyone has an extra $250 burning a hole in their pocket...
http://heraldargus.com/archives/ha/display.php?id=385399 QUOTE Logistics summit to discuss intermodals The 5th annual Indiana Logistics Summit is scheduled for Sept. 25 and 26 in Indianapolis. The summit will focus on how to expand the competitive advantages of the state’s transportation, distribution and logistics industry, which includes intermodals. Purdue University President France A. Córdova is scheduled to make opening remarks to the more than 300 leaders from industry, government, economic development and academia. Gov. Mitch Daniels also is scheduled to make remarks. Featured speakers will be former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta and Michael Gallis, an expert in large-scale regional development strategies. The summit, which will be at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St., will examine ways to build the high-growth, high-tech transportation, distribution and logistics industry. The industry creates jobs and supports other key sectors, including advanced manufacturing, information technology and the life sciences. The schedule for the summit is available online at http://www.indianalogistics.com. Additional program information is available from Jody Peacock, Ports of Indiana, at 317-233-6225 or jpeacock@portsofindiana.com. Registration, lodging and transportation questions can be directed to Kathy Walters, conference coordinator at Purdue University, at 1-800-359-2968 or kw@purdue.edu. The summit is organized by Purdue, Ports of Indiana and Conexus Indiana. Sponsors include Duke Realty, Indiana Department of Transportation, Indiana Economic Development Corp., the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, UPS, First Industrial Realty, National City, FedEx, Charter One Bank, RedCats USA, Northwest Indiana Forum, Relay Express, Duke Energy and AEP Memco Barge Line. The summit is open to transportation professionals and the general public. The $250 registration fee includes an evening reception on Sept. 25 and lunch on Sept. 26. Registration information is available online at http://www.indianalogistics.com or by calling 765-494-2758. |
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