(CNG trucks) to the company’s asset fleet and building rail capacity are examples of JIT’s forward-thinking decision- making that enables the company to keep pace with the growth of Georgia itself. A new location with Norfolk Southern and JIT’s expanded heavy-haul/cargo fleet to accommodate new
metropolitan area. Dusseldorf- based Gerresheimer currently supports more than 260 jobs in Georgia, and its existing manufacturing facility will support an additional 180 jobs with operations beginning in April 2024. “Employers from across the globe can find a skilled workforce here that we continuously invest in through innovative programs like the
Savannah-based JIT Warehousing & Logistics delivers just-in-time service with responsiveness and a personal touch.
facilities and plants being built in the region further solidify the company’s standing as a star in the logistics constellation of Georgia. ESTABLISHING A SOLID FOUNDATION For more than a century, Georgia has fostered healthy industry practices, encouraged collaboration and innovation, and positioned itself as a leader in developing and harnessing emerging technologies, including for the evolving automotive and mobility industry.
GEORGIA MATCH Direct College Admissions Initiative,” Kemp said. The program, officially launched in 2023, is intended to make higher education more accessible to Georgia’s youth, and it helps pave the way for a new generation to continue Georgia’s leadership in logistics. The state’s pursuit of this type of leadership in logistics, together with its other assets, continues to successfully attract business and drive growth. n
As the electric vehicle market continues to grow, for example, Georgia has pursued the entire supply chain, creating more than $25.7 billion in investments and 30,200 jobs since 2018. Other industries thrive as well. For example, Gov. Kemp recently announced Gerresheimer, a manufacturer for the pharma and life science industry, will invest more than $88 million in expanding its manufacturing operations in Peachtree City in the southern Atlanta
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