Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report for April 21, 2021

Industry news from GSA Business Report Click here to view this message in a browser window. Share with a friend: April 21, 2021 SPECIAL REPORT: Inside the Leatherman Terminal Take a look inside the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal, the first container terminal to open in the U.S. in 12 years. This special report gives behind-the-scenes details on the construction, operations and future of a facility that will eventually double the capacity of South Carolina's ports. (Charleston Regional Business Journal) Truckers work to change perception behind windshield The trucking industry is in desperate need of drivers. To help address the problem, the S.C. Trucking Association has created a handful of CDL prep programs at the high school level to engage students aspiring to be a truck driver or technician, or work in diesel or engine technology and maintenance. (Charleston Regional Business Journal) Women can help close manufacturing workforce gap With manufacturing in need of a workforce pipeline infusion, S.C. leaders encourage women to consider the industry as a career path. Recent research shows that there are more than half a million open manufacturing jobs in the U.S. (Columbia Regional Business Report) DHL Supply Chain to expand S.C. operations The logistics company is investing $92.7 million to develop a 1.3-million square-foot warehouse that will increase operating capacity. The company operates a warehouse and distribution center in St. George in Dorchester County. (Charleston Regional Business Journal) Upstate company acquires 2 businesses in Washington state A Greenville-based company that specializes in service, repair and engineering for electric motors, generators and rotating equipment, has purchased Delta Electric Motors and Eastside Electric Motors. (GSA Business Report) Carolinas Project Center Featured Projects The Carolinas Project Center from SC Biz News updates daily with construction bids, government bids, service contract bids, and other opportunities in the Carolinas. Asheville Broadway public safety station Contracting agency: Asheville, N.C. Scope of bid: The city of Asheville is contracting a three-story, 21,831-square-foot public safety station, including fire station with living and office areas, police station and Emergency Operations Center. Get more information on this project at the Carolinas Project Center Assembly Street streetscape and intersection improvements Contracting agency: Columbia, S.C. Scope of bid: Columbia is taking proposals from consulting firms for the design, relocation, installation, landscaping and other improvements along Assembly Street between Pendleton Street and Lady Street. Get more information on this project at the Carolinas Project Center Connect with us: SC Biz News 35 Cessna Court, Suite A, Greenville, SC 29607   Unsubscribe/manage the emails you receive from us