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Wagner Logistics to Add Nearly 80 Jobs with New High-Volume Logistics Operation in Liberty

The nationwide provider of third-party logistics today announced it has signed a multi-year agreement with a Kansas City-area manufacturer to launch a new manufacturing support and warehouse operations program in Liberty, Mo.
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Regional Partnership Brings New High-Volume Logistics Operation to Liberty

The Kansas City Area Development Council was proud to partner with many regional organizations in attracting Wagner Logistics’ investment to the KC region.
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Hunt Midwest sells 1.5 million-square-foot KCI 29 Logistics Park distribution center to Morgan Stanley

The sale highlights the KC advantage for companies seeking strategic access to major markets.
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Building the Platform, Catching the Wave: The 2027 KC SmartPort Transportation Outlook

The transportation industry is entering one of its most consequential periods of change in history. See the Transportation Outlook for more.
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VanTrust Real Estate Welcomes Final Occupant to Platte International Commerce Center

Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting Celebrated Purina Animal Nutrition’s Move to the Campus
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UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selected for $160 Million NSF Award

Historic investment positions the Greater Kansas City region to strengthen America’s supply chains, advanced manufacturing and national security
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Josie Calkins

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KC SmartPort
calkins@OneKC.org
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