“The Port of Savannah is poised to be a key plastics export hub, and our new export operation delivers a strategic facility from which we can best serve our customers’ global needs,” Ball said.
The Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub (SGIH) is being developed by OmniTRAX, a private transportation management company that partnered with the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority. The park is on 2,600 acres known as the Research Forest tract in unincorporated Effingham County, on McCall Road and behind the Lowe s in Rincon. OmniTRAX is the Broe Group’s transportation affiliate.
“Savannah Gateway unlocks unparalleled multi-modal logistics connectivity through rail, truck and ship to markets throughout the Southeast, North America and the world,” OmniTRAX said in a news release announcing the official opening of the park.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Georgia Visitor Information Center to shine light on Effingham County Effingham County’s Linda Mitchell and Grayson Powers, 2, have their picture made with a Forrest Gump replica during the 2018 Georgia On My Mind Day at the Port Wentworth Georgia Visitor Information Center on I-95. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff It will be a good way for the people of Effingham County to show what they have to offer there.
Emily Murray, Explore Georgia communications manager
SPRINGFIELD Georgia visitors will soon be able to catch of glimpse of Effingham County from several miles away.
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FreightCar America names new CFO
Railcar manufacturer FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) has named Terence R. “Terry” Rogers CFO, effective last Monday. Rogers has been serving as interim CFO since January.
As CFO, Rogers will lead FreightCar America’s finance activities, including its business planning, budgeting, forecasting, treasury and information technology, the company said.
President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Meyer commented in a release, “We are thrilled to have a person of Terry’s caliber join the permanent team. He is an extremely experienced financial leader and brings invaluable experience as we complete the remaining steps of our strategic repositions and look to pivot to long-term growth.”
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. AeroDynamic Aviation Inc. set to expand This is a rendering by Kern & Company of the new 40,000-square-foot facility to be built on Ga. Hwy 21 in Springfield. - photo by Photo submitted
SPRINGFIELD Steady growth in the aerospace sector over the past six years has prompted a local aerospace parts manufacturer to expand its footprint in Effingham County.
AeroDynamic Aviation Inc., a supplier of subassembly interior parts for a regional luxury aircraft manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of a 17-acre site on Ga. Hwy 21 in Springfield to quadruple its footprint from 9,000 to 40,000 square feet. This expansion will allow AeroDynamic to increase production and add new machines and capabilities to its product line and should be complete by the summer of 2021.