Amazon plans new same-day delivery facility in Boone County
Amazon said the 248,000-square foot facility would create hundreds of jobs and allow it to offer one-hour and three-hour deliveries across the Indianapolis area.
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Direct Connect moves headquarters to historic Gibson Building
The logistics firm took occupancy of 25,000 square feet in the building on April 1 after subleasing space in Circle Centre Mall since 2022.
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Local businesses see big opportunities ahead in new drone-flight rule
Once the rule takes effect—which could be as soon as early next year—observers expect a huge increase in drone use for everything from package delivery to public safety to agricultural activities to aerial surveying.
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On heels of raising $400M for new acquisitions and projects, developer Ambrose Property makes raft of promotions
Ambrose recently closed on its fourth major investment fund intended to create or acquire industrial, logistics and e-commence properties across the United States.
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Fishers-based smart-mailbox company Arrive AI set to go public this week
The company, which has developed a smart-mailbox system for drone delivery, said it expects to begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange.
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Indiana strips nearly 1,800 noncitizens of commercial driver’s licenses
The law makes driving a commercial vehicle with a “false” CDL — or a foreign one, without additional entry documents — a Level 6 felony. An individual driver is subject to a civil penalty of $5,000, with employers at $50,000.
Sysco expands into high-margin restaurant segment with $29B deal
The acquisition comes in a fast-growing and high-margin segment that will likely mean thousands of restaurants will rely increasingly on Sysco for day-to-day needs.
Former banker sees more growth opportunities ahead for vehicle-lift dealer
Chris Susott of Carmel bought the Hancock County vehicle equipment company now known as SLE Technologies Inc. He has has diversified the company’s customer base, made several acquisitions and grown its employee count from 20 to 72.
Indianapolis-based freight service company sues former chief strategy officer
The company accuses the employee of breaching his employment agreement by working for a competitor and soliciting customers and an employee to join him.
Logistics firm closing Plainfield plant, ending 65 jobs
The company told the Indiana Department of Workforce Development that its Plainfield facility is expected to close by May 31.
Proposed $10.5B deal would create national self-storage giant
The deal, if approved, would combine the largest and the fourth-largest U.S. self-storage companies by market capitalization.
Kem Krest to close Carmel operations, eliminate 77 jobs
The supply chain optimization company said the closure is due to “declining sales, current and projected business needs, and business priorities.”
Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says
The Postal Service’s net losses for the 2025 fiscal year totaled $9 billion, even though total operating revenue increased by $916 million, or 1.2%.
Supply chain disruptions from the Iran war could raise prices for drugs, electronics and more
Over the past few years the global supply chain has faced other major disruptions like COVID supply shortages and other recent Mideast conflicts and has become more nimble.
Felonies, fines for improper CDLs advance to Indiana governor’s desk
The bill also creates new penalties of up to $50,000 for training schools that certify drivers without proper credentials.
Walmart to pay $100M to settle FTC allegations over deceptive practices for delivery drivers
As part of its settlement with the FTC, Walmart is required to implement an earnings verification program to ensure that drivers are paid the promised earnings and tips, among other orders.
San Diego-based sleep health company plans $30M distribution center south of Indianapolis
Based on the company’s job-creation plans, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. has approved $1.75 million in incentive-based tax credits for the project.
Supreme Court rules the Postal Service can’t be sued, even when mail is intentionally not delivered
Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for a majority, said the federal law that generally shields the Postal Service from lawsuits over missing, lost and undelivered mail includes “the intentional nondelivery of mail.”
Shein faces EU investigation over illegal products, addictive design features
The 27-nation bloc’s executive arm said Tuesday that it opened a formal investigation into the online retailer, which has major distribution operations in central Indiana.
UPS looks to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year
Last year, UPS started on a plan to reduce dependency on its largest customer, Amazon, and focus on higher-profit areas such as health care customers.
Heartland Ventures launches $60M investment fund
Heartland’s investors are established Midwestern companies—businesses such as manufacturers, construction firms, logistics providers and real estate firms—and it makes investments into early-stage industrial technology startups with products that could benefit those investors.
Sugar Foods to open Whiteland production, distribution facility, create 105 jobs
The company is investing $40 million in the leased 617,000-square-foot Johnson County facility.
Fast shipping is increasing emissions. Here’s why delivery has become more polluting.
Companies like Amazon, which provides same-day or overnight shipping in many cases, are changing their delivery vehicles and processes to minimize environmental impact.
Indianapolis-based Dealers Wholesale acquired by Lacy Diversified Industries
Earlier this year, LDI announced that former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels had joined its team as the company’s first executive partner, with the goal of focusing on investments in Indiana-based companies.