KC SmartPort Blog

Supply chain technology trends in 2021 include new solutions that are getting hype, as well as mature technologies.

The Kansas City region saw nearly 16 million sq. ft. of active industrial development in 2020.

Congratulations to our partners in Kansas City, Missouri on the announcement that Melaleuca, Inc., the largest online wellness shopping club in North America will open a 508,000-sq.-ft. distribution center at 11401 N. Congress Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri.

Pretzels, Inc. recently announced it would open a 150,000-sq.-ft. state-of-the-art production facility inside of VenturePark in Lawrence, Kansas. Take a look at the media coverage.

Kenco Logistics Services, LLC recently announced it would open a 295,600-sq.-ft. warehouse and distribution operation at Liberty Logistics Park in Liberty, Missouri.

McCownGordon Construction is one of the region’s largest construction managers.

Congratulations to our partners in Liberty on the announcement of Kenco Logistics Services, LLC. The third-party logistics company will open a 295,600-sq.-ft. warehouse and distribution operation at Liberty Logistics Park.

Port KC was awarded a grant to help with the redevelopment of a 415-acre site along the Missouri River into a multimodal inland port.

Pretzels, Inc., Amazon, and Boxy Charm are among the companies that have recently selected the Kansas City region for new manufacturing and distribution facilities.