Transportation & Logistics
Track developments in Wisconsin’s transportation and logistics sector, including supply chain trends and infrastructure projects.
WisDOT seeking public input on Muskego Yard project, which would allow Amtrak Hiawatha expansion
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is now seeking public comments on the proposed Muskego Yard bypass project, which is one of several rail-improvement projects needed to expand Amtrak's Hiawatha passenger service to 10 daily round trips.
Amazon facilities in Kenosha sold for $176 million
Amazon's massive fulfillment center and neighboring distribution center in Kenosha have been acquired by a New York-based investment firm for $176 million, according to state records posted Wednesday.
Tax-Air names new CEOÂ
Milwaukee-based Tax Airfreight Inc., a transportation and logistics company, announced this week that it has named Brandon Pearson as its new chief executive officer.
Mitchell International nearly tripled traffic level from April to May, but it’s still way down
Nearly three-times the number of people flew in and out of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport in May compared to April, but passenger traffic is still well behind last year.
Lake Express Ferry resumes service
After a one-month delay to the start of its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lake Express Ferry announced today that it has resumed service between Milwaukee and Muskegon, Michigan.
HSA breaks ground on 68-acre industrial park in Bristol
HSA Commercial Real Estate has broken ground on the first phase of the Bristol Highlands Commerce Center, a 68-acre business park at Wilmot Road and 136th Avenue near the Wisconsin-Illinois border.
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Milwaukee County anticipates spring 2021 construction start on bus rapid transit project
With federal grant money apparently on the way, Milwaukee County officials say they plan to commence construction of the long-anticipated bus rapid-transit project next spring and have the service available to riders in 2022.
Midwest Express raises $1 million
Midwest Express Airlines has raised $1 million in a funding round led by three investors, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
Trump commits nearly $41 million to Milwaukee County’s bus rapid transit project
President Donald Trump announced Thursday on Twitter that he is committing $40.9 million to the East-West Bus Rapid Transit project in Milwaukee County.
Moving and storage company expanding Midwest presence with lease of Racine industrial building
As part of plans to grow its business in the Midwest region, Somerset, New Jersey-based Budd Van Lines Inc. has signed a long-term lease of a roughly 115,800-square-foot industrial building in Racine.