Logistics - Georgia Department of Economic Development

Georgia companies rely on the state’s logistics infrastructure and services to handle and haul more than $900 billion of cargo each year . This is because Georgia has unparalleled options for cost-effective intermodal transportation – ocean, truck, rail, and air – as well as reliable connections to suppliers and customers, and the technology and workforce that make efficient logistics possible. The Center of Innovation for Logistics helps companies take advantage of the state’s world-class logistics industry , so that they can improve supply chain efficiencies, support growth, and increase global competitiveness. The Center connects companies to the technical industry expertise, collaborative research, and partnerships that cargo-owning companies need. The Center understands all segments of the logistics industry, and provides a truly impactful forum for companies to network, address logistics challenges, and share knowledge . Stay Connected. Matt Markham. How Centers of Innovation can help. Featured Videos. From the Blog. Chances are you’ve touched something today that came from Georgia-Pacific. With about 35,000 employees, many popular consumer brands, and more than 180 locations around the world – it is nearly impossible not to interact with a GP product on a regular basis. Despite the incredible success, Georgia-Pacific knows that in today’s business landscape, past success… Article first appeared in Hypepotamus By: R. Steven, Justice, P.E.; Executive Director, Georgia Centers of Innovation Most entrepreneurs are jacks-of-all-trades who are equipped with the knowledge and abilities to solve business problems as they arise, but there are some obstacles that require a more specialized industry-centric approach. These are the challenges that keep business owners… For ten years now, the Georgia Logistics Summit has been the premier supply chain focused event in the Southeast. The 2018 Summit continued in that tradition by offering more cutting edge content than ever, and by partnering with MODEX, showcased the Georgia Logistics Summit to more than 30,000 trade show attendees from around the globe.… Latest News. The Georgia Ports Authority, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on July 31 at the Port of Savannah that creates a new relationship aimed at supporting the state’s logistics industry in economic development, research, and education. “For years, Georgia Tech has been… In The News. From WSAV-TV Savannah An important gathering driving a major economic engine in the Coastal Empire staged at Georgia’s Ports Authority’s Garden City Terminal on Tuesday.… This year’s Georgia Logistics Summit gave industry professionals a look into the largest logistics and supply chain exhibition on the continent thanks to its… From Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Georgia @ Work blog The beauty of Georgia’s diverse economy is the opportunity that diversity brings to Georgia’s workforce. Are…