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NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL LOGISTICS COUNCIL

AUGUST 2015

ENSURING CONNECTION TO THE WORLD

Conexus Indiana is the state’s advanced manufacturing

and logistics initiative, dedicated to making Indiana

a global leader in these high-growth, high-tech industries.

The mission of CILC is to work with a sense of urgency to

strengthen the logistics sector in Indiana by identifying and

acting on concrete opportunities for enhancement, which

better positions the State to grow existing business, attract

new business, and thereby create new jobs.

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CONEXUS INDIANA NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL LOGISTICS COUNCIL

CHAIR

*John PhairPresident & CEOHolladay PropertiesSouth Bend(Public Policy, Chair)

Mary BakerBusiness System AnalystCPEGSouth Bend

Dan BrownPresidentPhend and Brown, Inc.Milford(Infrastructure, Chair)

Paul CafieroPresident & CEOCorporate Partnership for Economic GrowthSouth Bend

Jeffrey ChambersDistribution Center ManagerCoca-Cola South Bend South Bend

Alan D. ChambleeDirector of TransportationSteel Warehouse, Inc.South Bend

Dean ChildersVice President, LogisticsZimmerWarsaw

Jefferson ClayDirector of Business DevelopmentCargo ServicesSouth Bend

Joe CoarVice President, OperationsTonn and Blank ConstructionMichigan City

Ken CubberleyPresidentKeystone LogisticsSouth Bend

*Mike DaigleExecutive DirectorSt. Joseph County Airport AuthoritySouth Bend

Chris DaveyPresidentGrubb & Ellis/Cressy & EverettMishawaka

Kyle HannonPresident & CEOGreater Elkhart Chamber of CommerceElkhart

Dean HucekDivision DirectorDays Distribution & LogisticsElkhart

*Kevin KellyPresidentWalsh & KellySouth Bend

Dave KreighVice President, Corporate AdministrationTowne Air FreightSouth Bend

Terry LeeExecutive DirectorFulton Economic Development CorporationRochester

**John LethermanPartnerFM Stone Real EstateElkhart

Mike MetzgerPresidentMetzger TruckingSilver Lake

Ray PatnaudeRetired Director of Human ResourcesRACO, Hubbell Electrical ProductsSouth Bend(Workforce Development, Chair)

Frederic A. PetersenCEOPetersen International Consulting ServicesSouth Bend

Mark PittmanSenior Project ManagerWeaver Boos ConsultantsSouth Bend

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Jeff ReaPresident & CEOThe Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph CountySouth Bend

George RobertsonPresidentKosciusko Economic Development CorporationWarsaw

Ron RzepkaVice President, National AccountsCeltic InternationalTinley Park, IL

Timothy SextonAssociate Vice President of Public AffairsUniversity of Notre DameNotre Dame

Brad ToothakerPresident & CEOBradley CompanySouth Bend

Bob VitouxVice President, Commercial OperationsBiomet Orthopedics USWarsaw

Tom WiersPresidentWiers International TrucksPlymouth

Rudy Yakym IIISenior Vice PresidentBradley Company South Bend

Gene YarkieVice President, Operations IndianaRieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.Goshen

Mike YoderOwnerCrystal Valley Dairy FarmsMiddlebury

* Conexus Indiana Logistics Council Member

**US 31 Coalition President

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LETTER FROM CONEXUSNORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL LOGISTICS COUNCIL CHAIR

We have completed our first year and a half of local operations, and the North Central Regional Logistics Council (NCRLC) Strategic Plan Ensuring Connection to the World is complete. Although Conexus Indiana has been active on a statewide level since 2008, the North Central Regional Logistics Council was formed approximately 2 years ago. Its purpose was to bring focus on logistical issues within this region of North Central Indiana. It has, and we are happy to present this important plan.

Our logistics community has four primary modes of transportation, including air, rail, truck and water. However, it also includes advanced manufacturing, infrastructure support, service providers and warehouse/distribution companies. This report represents the work of each of these areas, with a strong focus on our local region. NCRLC has been supported locally by the Corporate Partnership for Economic Growth (CPEG), local chambers of commerce including the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County, and has included the Fulton Economic Development Corporation and the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, who represented the seven local economic development organizations (LEDOs).

NCRLC has formed a coalition, which will lead to a common agenda across all logistics sectors, including both private and public. We have had significant involvement with the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) as well as the local governments of the counties and cities we serve. We believe that by achieving an alignment of priorities in the areas of infrastructure, public policy and workforce development the NCRLC will help grow business in this region and create a more attractive climate for higher paying jobs for our local citizens.

If the strategies, goals and tactics developed in this plan are implemented by the private and public sectors, we believe that the NCRLC will continue to grow our region’s reputation for logistics and advanced manufacturing and help us ensure future job opportunities for our citizens.

I would like to thank those who have provided countless hours and dedication as volunteers for the NCRLC, and to recognize those who have added their support. The local plan is a great start at advancing an agenda that has never been looked at on a regional basis in our communities. We have established priorities on a regional basis as well as a county basis. We are thankful to the efforts of the dedicated staff of Conexus Indiana as well as the CPEG organization, in particular Mary Baker, who will help us carry out these initiatives and drive the implementation of the tactics necessary to ensure the plan’s success.

We look forward to continuing the conversations on opportunities we might have missed to improve logistics in the North Central Region. We also will continue our work by updating the plan on a regular basis, making this a “living, breathing document.” Lastly, we will continue creating innovation, engagement and vision ensuring positive economic results for this region.

Sincerely,

John T. Phair President & CEO of Holladay Properties Chairman, Conexus Indiana North Central Regional Logistics Council

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .....................................................................................1

PROBLEM STATEMENT ..............................................................................................1

MISSION STATEMENT .............................................................................................1

OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................2

LOGISTICS STRATEGIES ....................................................................................3

INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS .........................................................................................3

PUBLIC POLICY GOALS .............................................................................................4

PUBLIC AWARENESS GOALS .....................................................................................4

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GOALS ........................................................................4

IMPLEMENTATION TACTICS ............................................................................5

INFRASTRUCTURE .....................................................................................................5Regional Tactics .....................................................................................................5 Local Tactics ..........................................................................................................8

PUBLIC POLICY ......................................................................................................23

PUBLIC AWARENESS ..............................................................................................23

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................24

LOGISTICS MARKET ANALYSIS ....................................................................25

TRANSPORTATION MODE SWOT ANALYSIS .............................................................25

PUBLIC POLICY SWOT ANALYSIS .............................................................................29

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SWOT ANALYSIS ........................................................33

PUBLIC AWARENESS SWOT ANALYSIS .....................................................................34

NORTH CENTRAL REGION INFRASTRUCTURE DATA ....................................................35

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL LOGISTICS COUNCIL

The Conexus Indiana North Central Regional Logistics Council (NCRLC) is a forum of 31 logistics executives and thought leaders from throughout the North Central Region representing the following logistics sectors: air, infrastructure, rail, trucking, warehousing/distribution, advanced manufacturing and services firms. Logistics users are manufacturers, distributors/warehousing, and third-party providers.

NCRLC is working to:

◆◆ Enhance the environment for companies in advanced manufacturing and logistics to grow their business, taking advantage of Indiana’s position at the heart of the global supply chain;

◆◆ Create a more attractive environment for manufacturing and logistics companies to relocate to or expand in the North Central Region, thereby creating jobs and increasing State and local revenue; and

◆◆ Create high-paying jobs for Hoosiers – the average wage of Indiana’s manufacturing and logistics jobs is more than 33% higher than the State’s median income.

PROBLEM STATEMENTThe North Central Region’s transportation network has opportunities for improvement due to lack of Interstate connectivity transportation “bottlenecks;” lack of direct rail service; underutilized air facilities with little international freight movement; lack of efficient mode-to-mode connectivity (e.g. road to rail; road to water; road to air; rail to water); lack of warehouse distribution facilities; lack of logistics career awareness and skilled logistics laborers. This disconnect has created higher costs, potential environmental impacts, inefficient freight movement, loss of productivity for North Central Region businesses, and safety concerns.

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the North Central Regional Logistics Council is to promote logistics opportunities in the North Central Region through development of infrastructure, public policy, public awareness, manufacturing capabilities and workforce development goals. The North Central Region is positioned strategically in the population center of the United States.

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OBJECTIVES

1. Executive Forum: Provide a forum for North Central regional logistics executives to discuss issues affecting the industry;

2. Infrastructure: Develop a comprehensive plan to strengthen the North Central Region’s public and private logistics infrastructure;

3. Public Awareness: Develop paid and earned media to promote the sector;

4. Public Policy: Identify Federal, State and local public policy areas that impact the logistics industry and work with Federal, State and local thought leaders from government, academia and associations to enhance the sector; and

5. Workforce Development: Develop and implement strategies to build the human capital needed to support the growing demand for logistics services through innovative workforce programs in the North Central Region.

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LOGISTICS STRATEGIES

◆◆ Increase the flow of goods originating, terminating, and adding value within the North Central Region over the next five years, thereby, creating an increase of net new jobs and growing the logistics sector.

◆◆ Provide a broad-based forum, consisting of North Central Region business executives throughout the logistics industry, for collectively vetting critical relevant logistics public policy issues of commonality, therefore, optimizing the business climate.

◆◆ Strengthen and grow the logistics qualified workforce in the North Central Region by creating portable skills curricula leading to academic degrees/certifications that will increase the pipeline of qualified workers over the next five years.

◆◆ Increase the public’s awareness of the importance of the logistics industry on the North Central Region’s economy.

INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS

1. Reduce bottlenecks in the North Central Region to improve the reliability and efficiency of freight movement leading to less congestion, reduced infrastructure repairs, and lower emissions.

2. Ensure global access by connecting North Central Region cities based on impact and potential to Interstate-like access.

3. Create better connectivity to Indiana’s water ports via roads and rail modes, and improve the reliability and efficiency of water freight movement to and from the North Central Region.

4. Develop a fast and efficient process for unplanned economic development infrastructure needs.

5. Develop and implement transportation networks that provide direct rail, truck access and air cargo expansion leading to the improvement and establishment of multimodal and intermodal service and air cargo facilities.

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PUBLIC POLICY GOALS

1. Ensure Federal, State and local Government do not legislate or regulate barriers to the safe, efficient, and innovative movement of goods and resources that are necessary to support the growth of the logistics sector.

2. Ensure Federal, State and local Government provide the necessary funding for the public infrastructure needed to support the efficient and cost effective operation of the North Central Region’s logistics sector.

3. Ensure NCRLC is recognized by governmental entities as a resource of first resort and the voice for the logistics industry within the North Central Region.

PUBLIC AWARENESS GOALS

1. Develop brand awareness of NCRLC.

2. Create general public knowledge of logistics by ensuring that the population has a basic understanding of logistics.

3. Increase the perception of the need to improve/expand the North Central Region’s infrastructure.

4. Highlight the North Central Region’s logistics companies by bringing awareness to their products and services.

5. Increase the public’s understanding of the positive impact of global trade on the North Central Region’s economy and jobs.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

1. Increase the skill levels of the North Central Region’s logistics workers through workforce education programs.

a. Support local educational programs and the Conexus Indiana HIRE Technology program that promote logistics and advanced manufacturing industries.

b. Support local certification and degree programs that promote logistics and advanced manufacturing industries.

2. Increase the upward mobility and job prospects of current and future North Central Region logistics workers.

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IMPLEMENTATION TACTICS

REGIONAL TACTICS IN SUPPORT OF ACHIEVING NCRLC INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS

◆ REGIONAL TACTICS IN SUPPORT OF ACHIEVING AVIATION GOALS

◆◆ Air Cargo Volume Study: NCRLC supports the expansion of air cargo with the long-term objective of maximizing the use of airport capacity in the North Central Region

◆◆ South Bend Customs Office: Facilitate the completion and manning of a US Customs Office at South Bend International Airport to allow expanded use of the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and allow for the clearing of international cargo in South Bend

◆ REGIONAL PRIORITY PROJECTS

PROJECT NUMBER COUNTY NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL PROJECTS TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3 TIER 4

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Private Sector Identified Regional Needs

Data: Indiana GIS Library & Stakeholder InputINDOT Engineering & Asset Management

Please Note: This map depicts non-committed, non-funded, conceptual regional transportationinfrastructure needs identified by the private sector. These needs are displayed as placeholdersfor graphic representation. Use of this map should be limited to preliminary planning purposesonly. Additional planning, environmental study, and cost-benefit analysis is needed to identifyoptimum alternatives, actual corridor alignments, and system impact to support further decisionmaking. Also note, the data used to create this map are from the best known source at thetime and is subject to change.

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Mobility Improvements(Added travel lanes,freeway upgrade)

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◆ REGIONAL TACTICS IN SUPPORT OF ACHIEVING PRIMARY INTERSTATE/HIGHWAY GOALS

◆◆ Project 0201: US 30 Limited Access - Convert the existing 4-lane highway to a 4-lane full access-controlled freeway with interchanges at major intersections. Reason: Relieve the combined bottleneck truck and passenger car congestion on US 30 creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.

Estimated Cost: $933.5 million

◆◆ Project 2501/5001: US 31 Indianapolis to Benton Harbor, MI - Complete the existing 4-lane highway to a 4-lane full access-controlled freeway with interchanges at major intersections on US 31 from I-465 in Indianapolis to I-94 and I-196 at Benton Harbor, Michigan. Reason: Relieve the combined bottleneck truck and passenger car congestion on US 31 creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.

Estimated Cost: $730 million

◆◆ Project 2001/4301: SR 15/CR 17 - Design and build an expressway corridor from I-80/90 to US 30. Reason: Relieve the combined bottleneck truck and passenger car congestion on SR 15 creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.

Estimated Cost: $77.8 million (4301); $104.5 million

◆◆ Project 7109: Illiana Expressway - Design and build a proposed 8-lane connector from US 30 in Lake County to SR 49 in Porter County then North to I-80/90 (Toll Road) in Porter County. Reason: Relieve the combined bottleneck truck and passenger car congestion on I-65, I-80/90, and I-94 creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.

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◆ REGIONAL TACTICS IN SUPPORT OF ACHIEVING RAIL GOALS

◆◆ Project 4607: Kingsbury Multimodal - Design and build rail lines into Kingsbury Industrial Park that will provide a niche multimodal rail service yard for the distribution of cold storage commodities from Kingsbury, Indiana, to Tampa Bay, Florida, via CSX Rail. Reason: Provide direct rail access leading to the improvement and establishment of multimodal and intermodal service facilities.


◆ REGIONAL TACTICS IN SUPPORT OF ACHIEVING WATERBORNE GOALS

◆◆ Project Project 4517: Soo Locks - Construct a new lock to ease the passage of large vessels between Lake Superior ports and steel mills and power plants that support business of the North Central Region. Reason: Create better connectivity of Indiana’s water ports.


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◆ REGIONAL TACTICS IN SUPPORT OF ACHIEVING GENERAL INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS

◆◆ Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)/Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Capital Asset Development Awareness Campaign - Support a plan of action to ensure that the North Central Region’s logistics industry has unparalleled LNG/CNG access and availability.

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PROJECT NUMBER COUNTY NORTH CENTRAL LOCAL PROJECTS TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3 TIER 4

2003 Elkhart SR 15/CR 17 Connector2004 Elkhart US 20 Additional Travel Lanes 2006 Elkhart US 33 Goshen Northern Connector 4302 Kosciusko North Milford Truck Corridor 4303 Kosciusko Western Warsaw Bypass 7101 St. Joseph Adams Road Interchange 7102 St. Joseph Olive Road Improvements 7108 St. Joseph Olive Road Extension0902 Cass US 24 Hoosier Heartland Corridor Interchange 2002 Elkhart Bristol Truck Bypass 2502 Fulton North Rochester Truck Corridor 4304 Kosciusko Downtown Warsaw Rail Grade Separation 5004 Marshall US 31 Plymouth South Truck Corridor 7103 St. Joseph Auten Road Extension 7104 St. Joseph Southern Industrial Truck Corridor 7105 St. Joseph New Carlisle Industrial Park Improvements0901 Cass US 24 East Side Connector 0904 Cass Western Southern Railroad Rail Road Ties 2005 Elkhart SR 6/Old US 20 Improvements 4306 Kosciusko Alternative Western Warsaw Truck Corridor 4307 Kosciusko Western Warsaw Truck Corridor

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KOSCIUSKO COUNTYPROJECTS

◆◆ *Project 0201: US 30 Limited Access - This is a regional project reflected on the map on page 6.

◆◆ *Project: 4301: SR 15/CR 17 - This is a regional project reflected on the map on page 6.

◆◆ Project 4302: North Milford Truck Corridor - Extend CR 1300 North from Old SR 15 to SR 15. The route will include a rail grade separation over the Norfolk Southern Railroad. Reason: Relieve the bottleneck of combined truck and passenger car traffic through Milford creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo. Create economic development by allowing access to the Milford North Industrial Park.


◆◆ Project 4303: Western Warsaw Bypass - Design and build road access from SR 15 South to US 30 West of Warsaw. The route will include a rail grade separation, bridge and interchange at US 30. Reason: Relieve the bottleneck of combined truck and passenger car traffic through Warsaw creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.


◆◆ Project 4304: Downtown Warsaw Rail Grade Separation - Design and build a rail grade separation at Lincoln Highway and South Hickory Street in Warsaw. Reason: Relieve the bottleneck of combined truck and passenger car traffic through Warsaw creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.


◆◆ Project 4306: Alternative Western Warsaw Truck Corridor - Improve and widen CR 700 South from SR 19 to SR 15. Reason: Ensure the safety of trucks moving cargo creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.


◆◆ Project 4307: Western Warsaw Truck Corridor - Improve and widen from US 30 on North 150 West to Fox Farm Road South to Lincoln Highway. The route will include a new interchange at US 30. Reason: Relieve the bottleneck of combined truck and passenger car traffic through Warsaw creating better truck traffic flow for the movement of cargo.


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TACTICS IN SUPPORT OF ACHIEVING PUBLIC POLICY GOALS

◆◆ Airline Pilot Duty Time (Federal)

◆◆ Reduce the “First Officer Qualification” (FOQ) Rule or 1,500 Hour Rule without compromising flight safety through Federal legislation or regulation

◆◆ Truck Driver Hours of Service (Federal)

◆◆ Increase the driver hours of service with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations regulation without compromising highway safety through Federal legislation or regulation

◆◆ State Setback Policies and Stoplight Policies (State)

◆◆ Pass State legislation to create a setback, access and traffic control policy on Indiana Federal Interstates, and high volume US and State highways

TACTICS IN SUPPORT OF ACHIEVING PUBLIC AWARENESS GOALS

◆◆ “Did You Know Stories” in the North Central Region to educate the public on the importance of the logistics industry to the North Central Region and, therefore, the need for world-class logistics infrastructure

◆◆ Newspaper/magazine/social media/blog online opinion pieces in the North Central Region to educate the public on the importance of the logistics industry

◆◆ Editorial boards in the North Central Region to educate the public on the importance of the logistics industry

◆◆ NCRLC Strategic Plan launch press conferences; editorial boards; newspaper/online/social media opinion pieces and social media to educate the public on the importance of the logistics industry to the North Central Region

◆◆ TV/radio interviews to educate the public on the importance of the logistics industry to the North Central Region

◆◆ Grasstops meetings and briefings

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TACTICS IN SUPPORT OF ACHIEVING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

◆◆ Support and expand the Conexus Indiana A+ Partners program and implement the Hire Technology curriculum into high schools to develop job skills in logistics and operations for the North Central Region

◆◆ Coordinate a certification and 2-year postsecondary logistics program at North Central Region public or private colleges

◆◆ Develop a plan to address the logistics shortages for warehouse/logistics maintenance technicians; and 4-year degree supervisors in the North Central Region

◆◆ Create a private sector survey to identify possible solutions for logistics job shortages and skills gap in the North Central Region

◆◆ Pursue existing non-traditional educational entities for training programs

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LOGISTICS MARKET ANALYSIS

TRANSPORTATION MODE SWOT ANALYSISStrengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) for Indiana’s North Central Regional Logistics Sector

INFRASTRUCTURE SWOT

STRENGTHS:

◆◆ Air:

◆◆ Strong network of airport facilities

◆◆ 1 of top 125 cargo airports: South Bend International Airport #115

◆◆ 1 airport with 11,900 feet or more of runway: Grissom Aeroplex

◆◆ Customs office at South Bend Airport

◆◆ Existing excess air capacity

◆◆ Midwest location

◆◆ Strategic geographic coverage of aviation facilities located throughout the region

◆◆ Total of 10 North Central Regional Airports: Elkhart Municipal Airport, Fulton County Airport, Goshen Municipal Airport, Grissom Aeroplex, Logansport/Cass County Airport, Nappanee Municipal Airport, Peru Municipal Airport, Plymouth Municipal Airport, South Bend International Airport, and Warsaw Municipal Airport

◆◆ Rail:

◆◆ Strong North/South, East/West rail access

◆◆ Heavy presence of Class I railroads: Canadian National, CSX and Norfolk Southern

◆◆ 7 Class II & Class III freight railroads: Chicago, Fort Wayne & Eastern Railroad; Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad; Elkhart & Western Railroad; Fulton County Railroad; Logansport & Eel River Short-Line Company, Inc.; Toledo, Peoria, & Western Railroad Corporation; and Winamac Southern Railway

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◆◆ Trucking (Roads):

◆◆ One major Interstate: I80/90

◆◆ Four major highways: US 20, US 24, US 30 and US 31

◆◆ Reputation as the “Crossroads of America”

◆◆ Waterborne:

◆◆ Proximity to three public ports: Ports of Indiana - Burns Harbor, Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon

◆◆ General:

◆◆ Indiana has a trade surplus

◆◆ Leader in exports/imports of important commodities (coal, iron/steel products, grain, food products, scrap metal, etc.)

◆◆ Major producer and leader in exports of manufactured goods for recreational vehicles and medical device industries

WEAKNESSES:

◆◆ Air:

◆◆ Lacking a large distribution hub

◆◆ North Central Region airports have minimal international/domestic air cargo business

◆◆ Bottlenecks due to airport congestion at Chicago O’Hare Airport

◆◆ Reliant on Chicago O’Hare Airport for international/domestic air cargo

◆◆ Rail:

◆◆ Primarily pass through region for rail intermodal

◆◆ Reliant on Chicago intermodal rail service

◆◆ Lack of large volume intermodal facilities

◆◆ Limited railroad access to ports


◆◆ Bottlenecks or traffic congestion – South Bend to Indianapolis

◆◆ Partial Interstate access to the North Central Region

◆◆ Lack of adequate capacity on Indiana’s Interstate highways

◆◆ Waterborne:

◆◆ Decaying lock infrastructure on Great Lakes; Ohio and Mississippi rivers

◆◆ Dredging issues for ports and waterways on Great Lakes; Ohio and Mississippi rivers

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◆◆ General:

◆◆ Lack of import/export diversification

OPPORTUNITIES:

◆◆ Air:

◆◆ Position the North Central Region as a reliever (avoiding congestion in Chicago) airport for domestic/international air cargo by utilizing excess capacity

◆◆ Create a strategy to better utilize the South Bend International Airport

◆◆ Utilize excess airport capacity

◆◆ Utilize runways and facilities at regional airports to accommodate air shipping opportunities

◆◆ Rail:

◆◆ Freight tonnage will nearly double by 2035, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)

◆◆ Build additional/better railroad access to Indiana ports

◆◆ Niche multimodal service at Kingsbury near La Porte


◆◆ Freight tonnage will nearly double by 2035, according to USDOT

◆◆ Relieve bottlenecks in the North Central Region; South Bend to Indianapolis

◆◆ Upgrade the North Central Region’s strategic bridges that are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete

◆◆ Complete Interstate access to North Central Indiana via US 31

◆◆ Create faster, more efficient truck movement with limited access on US 30

◆◆ Build dedicated truck lanes that separate trucks from passenger cars on I-80/90

◆◆ Allow increase in truck weight limits along Michigan border

◆◆ Waterborne:

◆◆ Re-engineer and repair the decaying lock infrastructure on Great Lakes; Ohio and Mississippi rivers

◆◆ Dredge the areas around ports and waterways on the Great Lakes; Ohio and Mississippi rivers

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◆◆ General:

◆◆ Tonnage will nearly double by 2035, according to USDOT

◆◆ The value of US imports and exports is expected to be equivalent to 60 percent of GDP by 2030

◆◆ Work for diversification of exports/imports

THREATS:

◆◆ Air:

◆◆ Continued underutilization of the North Central Region airports

◆◆ Dependence on increasing bottlenecks in Chicago leading to inefficient air cargo service

◆◆ Lack of State funding to meet infrastructure needs

◆◆ Rail:

◆◆ Continuation of the North Central Region as a pass through area for rail

◆◆ Reliance on Chicago intermodal services

◆◆ Surrounding states pushing for rail investment


◆◆ Lack of funding to build roads to relieve bottlenecks or traffic congestion

◆◆ Lack of funding to upgrade the North Central Region’s strategic bridges that are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete

◆◆ Lack of Interstate/highway access to Burns Harbor Port

◆◆ Waterborne:

◆◆ Failure of decaying lock infrastructure, leading to stoppage of all barge traffic on Ohio River and lack of access to Lake Michigan for iron or to steel mills

◆◆ Inability to provide necessary access by not dredging Lake Michigan, Mississippi and Ohio rivers

◆◆ General:

◆◆ Lack of diversification of exports/imports

◆◆ Lack of funding for all infrastructure modes

◆◆ Impact of Federal government energy policy on all modes of transportation

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PUBLIC POLICY SWOT

STRENGTHS:

◆◆ Air:

◆◆ Federal government reimburses up to 90% of costs for qualified airport projects

◆◆ Local funding of all the North Central Region airports

◆◆ Rail:

◆◆ Ports of Indiana bonding authority for rail facilities


◆◆ P3 funding for Indiana highways and roads

◆◆ State of Indiana focusing on road building

◆◆ Waterborne:

◆◆ Ports of Indiana (public and private)

◆◆ Ports of Indiana bonding authority for port activity

◆◆ General:

◆◆ Indiana’s use of public/private partnerships to fund key projects in the North Central Region

◆◆ Transportation and Logistics Tax Credit

◆◆ Tax abatement for vacant buildings

WEAKNESSES:

◆◆ Air:

◆◆ Lack of Federal/State air funding for the North Central Region

◆◆ Airline pilot duty time & entry level requirements for flight time

◆◆ Pilot shortages

◆◆ No true regional airport authority for freight

◆◆ Rail:

◆◆ Lack of private rail investment compared to surrounding states

◆◆ Lack of “ownership” by public entities on rail freight movement

◆◆ Lack of Federal/State funding

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◆◆ Federal/State use of gas taxes for other general Federal/State revenue needs

◆◆ Lower truck weight limits compared to Michigan

◆◆ Inefficiencies in collection of fuel taxes

◆◆ Changes to Hours of Service regulations

◆◆ Truck driver shortages

◆◆ Waterborne:

◆◆ Use of Harbor Maintenance Tax for other general Federal revenue needs

◆◆ Lack of “ownership” by public entities of waterborne shipping

◆◆ Lack of Federal/State funding

◆◆ Lack of public and legislator understanding of importance of locks infrastructure

◆◆ Boat pilot time requirements

◆◆ Boat captain shortages

OPPORTUNITIES:

◆◆ Air:

◆◆ Dedicated air fund creating more Federal funding

◆◆ Rail:

◆◆ Federal and State investment tax credit incentivizing private rail investment

◆◆ Funding for inter/multimodal rail development


◆◆ Federal and State firewall on gas taxes for highway use only

◆◆ Dedicated truck lanes on I-80/90

◆◆ Allow increase of truck weight limits at Michigan border

◆◆ Use of State sales tax on gasoline

◆◆ New innovative funding mechanisms for roads

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◆◆ Waterborne:

◆◆ Federal firewall on Harbor Maintenance Tax for waterways use only

◆◆ Harbor Assistance Program to incentivize ports and private investment

◆◆ Adequate funding for locks projects

◆◆ General:

◆◆ Lower UI tax on State level

◆◆ Lower capital gains on the Federal level

◆◆ Reduction of personal property tax

THREATS:

◆◆ Air:

◆◆ Michigan and Wisconsin offer grants/loans/tax credits for air economic development/private investment

◆◆ Loss of matching dollars from Federal government because of lack of State investment

◆◆ Federal cap and trade legislation/regulations

◆◆ Rail:

◆◆ Surrounding states of Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin offer grants/loans/tax credits for rail economic development/private investment

◆◆ Loss of private rail investment to surrounding states



◆◆ Surrounding states of Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin offer grants/loans/tax credits for trucking economic development/private investment

◆◆ Lack of Federal/State highway dollars for new/existing roads

◆◆ Continued use of gas taxes for other general Federal/State revenue needs

◆◆ Competitiveness issues due to higher truck weight limits in Michigan

◆◆ Continued inefficient collection of fuel taxes


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◆◆ Waterborne:

◆◆ Continued use of waterways taxes for other general Federal revenue

◆◆ Lack of Federal/State funding for locks infrastructure repair

◆◆ Warehousing/Distribution:

◆◆ Surrounding states of Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin offer grants/loans/tax credits for warehousing/real estate economic development/private investment

◆◆ Lack of speculative buildings for warehousing/distribution in the North Central Region

◆◆ Current use of vacant warehouse/distribution facilities

◆◆ General:

◆◆ Lack of policy action leading to a loss of private investment

◆◆ Lack of State fund for unexpected economic development infrastructure needs

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SWOT

STRENGTHS:

◆◆ Public/private postsecondary institutions with ability to reach mass of workers

◆◆ Active regional human resource professional groups who understand importance of up-skilling North Central Region logistic workers

◆◆ Growth of a few key logistics firms in the North Central Region

WEAKNESSES:

◆◆ Underdeveloped pool of skilled workers

◆◆ False perceptions regarding logistics and warehouse jobs

◆◆ Logistics education curriculum not sufficiently serving industry needs

◆◆ Underdeveloped Warehouse/Logistics high paying maintenance technician positions

◆◆ 4-year logistics degree supervisor gap

◆◆ Air cargo pilot and truck driver shortages

OPPORTUNITIES:

◆◆ Identify logistics job skills gap areas

◆◆ Curriculum development with postsecondary education to meet job skills gap areas

◆◆ North Central Region’s location is ideal to develop logistics/warehousing/advanced manufacturing jobs in the North Central Region

THREATS:

◆◆ Missed logistics economic development opportunities due to workforce gaps

◆◆ Continued false perception of logistics industry as undesirable work

◆◆ Lack of high school student interest in logistics careers

◆◆ Lack of warehouse/logistics maintenance technicians

◆◆ Availability of 4-year logistics degree supervisors being trained in North Central Region

◆◆ Lack of air cargo pilots and truck drivers

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PUBLIC AWARENESS SWOT

STRENGTHS:

◆◆ Positive visibility of trucking

◆◆ Viewed as a center for surrounding major cities

WEAKNESSES:

◆◆ Lack of public understanding of logistics

◆◆ Lack of public understanding of need for infrastructure expansion/improvement

◆◆ Public misperception of logistics jobs

◆◆ Public misperception of global trade & positive impact on the North Central Region

◆◆ Lack of awareness of importance for air, rail and water transportation needs

OPPORTUNITIES:

◆◆ Educate public on positive impacts of logistics industry

◆◆ Explain the facts on how the logistics industry impacts everyday life

◆◆ Educate public on need for infrastructure expansion/improvement

◆◆ Educate public on high-skill, high-wage jobs in logistics

◆◆ Educate public on positive impacts of global trade

◆◆ Increase understanding of importance for air, rail and water transportation modes

THREATS:

◆◆ Continued public misperception of the importance of the logistics industry

◆◆ Lack of awareness of need for infrastructure expansion/improvement

◆◆ Continued public misperception of logistics jobs

◆◆ Continued public belief of negative impacts of global trade

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NORTH CENTRAL REGION INFRASTRUCTURE DATA

◆◆ Air

◆◆ 10 North Central Regional Airports

◆◆ South Bend International Airport #115 nationally

◆◆ Rail

◆◆ 3 Class I Railroads

◆◆ 7 Class II & III Railroads

◆◆ Trucking:

◆◆ One Major Interstate and Four Major Highways

◆◆ Waterborne

◆◆ Proximity to public port on Lake Michigan – Burns Harbor

FOR MORE INFORMATION

CONTACT:

DAVID W. HOLT Vice President Operations & Business Development

Conexus Indiana111 Monument Circle

Suite 1800Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: (317)638-2108email: [email protected]

www.conexusindiana.com

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