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GSC Expands Logistics Expertise Nationwide with New Savannah Office

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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GSC , a nationwide 3PL, today announced new operations on the East Coast, extending its national footprint.

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  • GSC , a nationwide 3PL, today announced new operations on the East Coast, extending its national footprint.
  • The company will replicate the success and strategies leveraged in the Oakland and PNW gateways to break into the Savannah market.
  • “The Savannah area has experienced tremendous economic growth and we’re committed to ensuring that more jobs are available to the citizens of Savannah and the surrounding areas.
  • To learn more about drayage, transloading and warehousing provided by the GSC family of companies, please visit our blog or www.GoGSC.com .

Georgia Power names Trey Kilpatrick as Senior Vice President of External Affairs

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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ATLANTA, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that Trey Kilpatrick has been named senior vice president of External Affairs, effective January 15, 2024.  Kilpatrick's extensive experience serving Georgians makes him well-suited for his new role with Georgia Power where he will lead the company's strategy and engagement in economic development, legislative and regulatory affairs, region external affairs and corporate communication.

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  • Kilpatrick brings extensive experience in federal, state and local government affairs, community engagement and robust economic development across the State of Georgia
    ATLANTA, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that Trey Kilpatrick has been named senior vice president of External Affairs, effective January 15, 2024.
  • Kilpatrick's extensive experience serving Georgians makes him well-suited for his new role with Georgia Power where he will lead the company's strategy and engagement in economic development, legislative and regulatory affairs, region external affairs and corporate communication.
  • Prior to his time with Isakson, Kilpatrick was a vice president for Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc., an Atlanta-based investment firm.
  • "Trey has an obvious passion for helping Georgia grow and thrive, serving all of its citizens, and making our communities better – that's a passion he and all of us at Georgia Power share," said Kim Greene, president, chairman and CEO of Georgia Power.

Massive Rail Development and Mega Facility in Savannah

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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The infrastructure and facility represent an investment in excess of $155 million that will support the Georgia Ports Authority's export capability in Savannah, the fastest growing and most efficient port in the United States.

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  • The infrastructure and facility represent an investment in excess of $155 million that will support the Georgia Ports Authority's export capability in Savannah, the fastest growing and most efficient port in the United States.
  • This facility offers packaging, warehousing, transloading, and storage capacity for over 8,000 TEUs and will create over 200 direct jobs and 250 construction jobs.
  • This export facility will be highly efficient, add jobs, and allow US manufacturing to be highly competitive in the global markets."
  • Plastic Express and CSX plan to turn the facility 10 times per day and export over 150 M tons of US made resin products.

Oaktree Acquires Consolidated Chassis Management

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Consolidated Chassis Management LLC (“CCM” or the “Company”), a leading manager of marine chassis pools in the U.S., announced today its acquisition by funds managed by the Transportation Infrastructure strategy of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”).

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  • Consolidated Chassis Management LLC (“CCM” or the “Company”), a leading manager of marine chassis pools in the U.S., announced today its acquisition by funds managed by the Transportation Infrastructure strategy of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”).
  • Under its new ownership, CCM will have a significantly expanded capital base providing the financial support it needs for the successful launch of the new South Atlantic Consolidated Chassis Pool (“SACP 3.0”).
  • CCM will serve as the exclusive manager and sole chassis provider for SACP 3.0 under a long-term management and supply agreement with South Atlantic Consolidated Chassis Pool LLC (“SACP”), an OCEMA affiliate.
  • As the pool’s manager, CCM will oversee the increase and upgrade of the existing South Atlantic Consolidated Chassis Pool fleet with new and refurbished marine chassis to better service the area’s major regional ports and key intermodal inland hubs.

Bradshaw Home Opening New East Coast Distribution Facility Operated by NFI to Better Serve Customers

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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The facility will open in November and have an immediate impact on Bradshaw’s ability to better serve retail customers.

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  • The facility will open in November and have an immediate impact on Bradshaw’s ability to better serve retail customers.
  • “More than 75% of Bradshaw’s customers are east of the Rocky Mountains, 55% are east of the Mississippi River,” said Bradshaw CEO Tony Hair.
  • "East Coast ports enable shippers to diversify their port strategy and reduce the shipping time to major metropolitan areas.
  • Our relentless dedication to efficiency, innovation, and customer service has enabled us to partner and develop solutions with customers like Bradshaw Home."

Georgia Ports Authority and Kaleris Win 2023 Top Supply Chain Projects Award

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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SAVANNAH, Ga., June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Georgia Ports Authority and Kaleris today announced that their collaboration launching the Navis N4 terminal operating system at the Port of Savannah earned a 2023 Top Supply Chain Projects Award from Supply and Demand Chain Executive.

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  • SAVANNAH, Ga., June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Georgia Ports Authority and Kaleris today announced that their collaboration launching the Navis N4 terminal operating system at the Port of Savannah earned a 2023 Top Supply Chain Projects Award from Supply and Demand Chain Executive.
  • The Top Supply Chain Projects Award profiles the most innovative projects that optimize and improve the supply chain for all stakeholders.
  • “As the nation’s third-busiest gateway for containerized trade, millions of people, businesses, and organizations rely on our essential services,” said Bill Sutton, Chief Information Officer at Georgia Ports Authority.
  • A small disruption can have disastrous consequences downstream in the supply chain for the millions of stakeholders who depend on the port.

Lineage Logistics Celebrates the Grand Opening of Savannah Fresh-Port Wentworth Facility

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Lineage Logistics (“Lineage” or the “Company”), one of the leading temperature-controlled industrial REITs and integrated solutions providers worldwide, today celebrated the grand opening of its newest facility in Port Wentworth, Georgia.

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  • Lineage Logistics (“Lineage” or the “Company”), one of the leading temperature-controlled industrial REITs and integrated solutions providers worldwide, today celebrated the grand opening of its newest facility in Port Wentworth, Georgia.
  • Savannah Fresh-Port Wentworth is strategically located near the Port of Savannah, the largest single-terminal container facility of its kind in North America and the third busiest container gateway in the U.S.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230420005218/en/
    Lineage Logistics' Savannah Fresh-Port Wentworth facility is strategically located near the Port of Savannah and will allow Lineage to process up to 1.4 million pounds of produce per day.
  • “The opening of this new facility is a critical step for Lineage as we continuously work to reimagine the world’s food supply chain.

Cambria Hotels Celebrates First Property in Georgia with Grand Opening Event in Downtown Savannah

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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ROCKVILLE, Md., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambria Hotels, part of the Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) family of brands, continues its nationwide expansion with the grand opening of its first hotel in Georgia: the Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District. The brand's newest downtown addition will provide modern travelers with the upscale amenities they need to discover all the opportunities Savannah has to offer.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambria Hotels , part of the Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) family of brands, continues its nationwide expansion with the grand opening of its first hotel in Georgia: the Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District .
  • To commemorate the grand opening of Georgia's first hotel, which officially opened its doors in December, the Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District welcomed community members and distinguished guests to a ribbon cutting ceremony.
  • Guests were treated to a Savannah-inspired reception and property tours featuring the hotel's full-service bar and restaurant, contemporary and sophisticated guestrooms, and state-of-the-art fitness center.
  • "At Cambria Hotels, our expansion stays focused on growth in markets with strong business and leisure demand.

NAWE Welcomes Maritime Industry Leaders to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230307005260/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230307005260/en/
    Board Executives to Further the Interests of Waterfront Workers (Photo: Business Wire)
    NAWE’s executive Board members bring extensive maritime and supply chain knowledge.
  • We will advocate for policies to ensure the efficient movement of freight and supply chain fluidity.”
    The NAWE Board consists of 17 members, including five executive Board members.
  • “Our Board members serve as a vital asset to advocate for marine cargo efficiency, safety and economic growth for MTOs and the stevedoring industry,” said Robert Murray, president of NAWE.
  • “With their diverse range of experience, these Board executives will ensure NAWE continues to impact the maritime industry significantly.”
    NAWE bases its commitment to supporting the maritime industry on five main objectives.

Cambria Hotels Opens First Property in Georgia

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its expansion in travelers' favorite destinations with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District – the brand's newest downtown location and the first Cambria to open in Georgia.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambria Hotels , an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its expansion in travelers' favorite destinations with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District – the brand's newest downtown location and the first Cambria to open in Georgia.
  • There are currently more than 60 Cambria hotels open across the U.S. in popular cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, New Orleans, Portland and Phoenix, with nearly 70 hotels in the pipeline as of September 30, 2022.
  • Cambria Hotels is rapidly expanding in major U.S. cities, with hotels open in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C.
  • A copy of the Franchise Disclosure Document can be obtained through contacting Choice Hotels International at 1 Choice Hotels Circle, Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20850, [email protected] .