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Report: Dallas Metro Area to Grow As Logistics Hub

The Dallas-Fort Worth area will continue to gain prominence as a logistics hub.

By John McCloud | Updated on October 22, 2008

DALLAS-A new report distributed by Colliers International predicts the Dallas-Fort Wort area will continue to gain prominence as a logistics hub. According to the study, written by Dr. Terrance Pohlen, associate professor of logistics management at the University of North Texas, the area’s mid country location, abundance of affordable real estate and extensive rail networks make it an ideal location for 21st century distribution purposes.

“The strategic location of the area has attracted many businesses seeking short transit times from a single point to the US market,” says Pohlen. “Intermodal freight from Asia can reach the Metroplex within three weeks as opposed to four weeks to arrive in Houston or the East Coast. Trucks departing Dallas-Fort Worth can reach over 75% of the US population within a two-day drive time.”

According to Colliers executive vice presidents Tom Pearson and Chris Teesdale, increases in fuel costs are prompting distributors to reexamine how they do business. “We think that has a big impact on why a lot of decisions aren’t being made on new distribution centers,” says Teesdale. “They are trying to figure things out.”

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