COLD CHAIN CONTINENTAL CONNECTOR
AMERICOLD AND CPKC LAUNCH FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND COLD STORAGE HUB IN NORTH AMERICA
What to know: How the now-open cold storage facility positions
KC as a central leader in cold storage.
- Major investment: $100M+, 335K sq. ft. facility in KC
- Talent & growth: Nearly 190 new positions created locally
- Industry Innovation: First-of-its-kind facility in North America
- Continental link: Anchors KC in the North American cold chain, fueling CPKC’s Mexico Midwest Express rail link
INSIDE THE INVESTMENT
IN BRIEF: MEXICO'S NEARSHORING AND TRADE MOMENTUM
Mexico continues to solidify its position as a long-term hub for nearshoring, thanks to its geographic and logistical advantages. At the IAMC International event in Mexico City, conversations centered on tariff uncertainty, infrastructure strain, and power availability – challenges that mirror those seen in the U.S. industrial market. Still, with U.S.–Mexico trade up more than 6% this year, optimism remains strong that policy updates through next year’s USMCA renegotiation will support further investment and supply chain resilience.
As Mexico’s trade and manufacturing footprint expands, Kansas City’s central location and established logistics network make it a natural partner in facilitating cross-border flows and supporting North American supply chains.
KC AT THE CENTER OF ANIMAL HEALTH
Kansas City hosted nearly 650 industry professionals for the Animal Health Summit in August, emphasizing the region’s legacy and status as the epicenter of the industry. The event also marked the launch of the Animal Health Corridor’s new workforce campaign, a global initiative designed to strengthen talent pipelines and support future recruitment across the sector.