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Ohio Rail Hub Gets $100K Grant for Logistics
1 Aug
Summary
- A $100,000 state grant will fund a new rail logistics hub.
- The project will create a 66-acre hub and 50 new jobs.
- It aims to shift long-haul movements from trucks to rail.
A significant rail logistics project in Columbus Grove, Ohio, is moving forward with a $100,000 grant from the Ohio Rail Commission. This marks a first for the state, supporting a new 66-acre rail logistics hub.
G&D Trucking and Hoffman Transportation are spearheading the development, which includes constructing nearly 28,000 feet of new track. The project aims to reduce truck traffic by shifting long-haul movements to rail, handling an estimated 500 to 1,500 railcars annually as demand grows.
The initiative is expected to create 50 new jobs within three years post-completion. This rail hub will anchor a future 300,000-square-foot warehouse and packaging facility, positioning itself as the state's first transload and warehousing facility.
The total estimated cost for this ambitious undertaking is between $25 and $30 million. The companies involved specialize in industrial chemical logistics and operate multiple rail facilities across several states.
