Flexport scores economic incentives for $100m hub in Atlanta

Atlanta has offered Flexport a $100,000 incentive to locate a sales and operations hub there. The US city – in fact the state – is attempting to boost its logistics credentials and has welcomed Flexport’s plan for a $100m expansion, creating 250 jobs. The forwarder is looking for a 25,000 sq ft office in mid-town, along with a 100,000 sq ft warehouse by the airport. It aims to make Atlanta its small-and medium-sized customer centre. Some 70% of Flexport’s business comes from companies which spend less than $5m on freight and it is the fastest-growing segment. According to Atlanta Business Chronicle, Flexport considered 12 cities before settling on Atlanta.