LANGHAM: Will drones disrupt logistics?
With e-commerce growing at an exponential rate, and with economic factors such as truck driver shortages, it makes sense to look at how drones can be used as an asset in logistics and distribution.
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Central Indiana has been the birthplace of groundbreaking innovation felt nationwide–even worldwide.
Amazon rolls out same-day delivery in Indy, 13 other cities
E-commerce powerhouse Amazon on Thursday began offering free same-day delivery service in some cities, including Indianapolis, to its Prime loyalty club members.
Indy’s Golden Age in 1920s shows way forward
In the 1920s, Indianapolis was one of the most innovative cities in the nation. But after “the dark tragedy of the roaring twenties,” Indianapolis lost its edginess for decades and only recently has begun to regain it.
Sale of Indiana Toll Road lease-holder closes for $5.7B
Australia-based IFM Investors plans to invest $260 million in capital improvements on the Indiana Toll Road over the next five years.
Amazon beefing up employment at distribution centers
Central Indiana distribution centers in Plainfield and Whitestown will be among those that will add staff, Amazon said.
Strapped for pilots, Republic asks partners to reduce flights
Republic CEO Bryan Bedford told investors that crew-related flight cancellations rose throughout the first quarter and continued at a high level in April and May. The labor shortage will reduce revenue by an estimated $15 million this year, the company said.
Environmental groups sue over Illiana Tollway approval
A lawsuit over the proposed Illiana Tollway claims federal approval for the project relied on faulty information and didn’t adequately consider environmental impacts.
Construction begins on aging I-65 ramp downtown
The temporary shutdown of the northbound Interstate 65 ramp to westbound Interstate 70 will allow workers to rehabilitate two ramp bridges that are more than 40 years old.
Baggott launches food-tech company ClusterTruck
Chris Baggott, one of ExactTarget’s three co-founders, said the main ingredients of the new startup are food trucks, delivery-only kitchens and Uber drivers. He predicts it will be a $1 billion company.
IUPUI professor’s winning car design mimics human rib cage
IUPUI professor Andres Tovar recently won an international automotive design competition by using advanced technology to mimic Mother Nature’s own blueprints.
Indiana details possible routes for final segment of I-69
State highway officials planning the final leg of the Evansville-to-Indianapolis Interstate 69 extension have released details of 14 possible routes they're considering that would either cut across Indianapolis' south side or adjacent suburban counties.
Plainfield logistics company to expand at new site
Integrated Distribution Services Inc. plans to consolidate its operations in Plainfield into one huge facility, enabling an expansion that could create 71 new jobs by the end of 2020, the logistics company announced Monday.
Southwest to launch nonstop flights to New York’s LaGuardia
The Dallas-based carrier continues to bulk up its Indianapolis presence. It debuted nonstop service to Dallas in April, and will start service to Boston and Los Angeles next month.
Bridge work to close downtown interstate ramp
A bridge repair project will soon shut down a ramp linking Interstates 65 and 70 near downtown Indianapolis for two months.
Public meetings set on route for final I-69 section
State highway officials are planning a pair of meetings to gather public comment on possible routes for the Interstate 69 extension between Martinsville and Indianapolis.
Republic Airways reports higher profit, revenue
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $6.4 million, down 54 percent from the $14 million it made in the same period a year ago.
Fishers airport compromise puts prime land into play
The runway at Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport in Fishers is set for an upgrade, and dozens of acres on the airport’s perimeter might be developed for industrial and retail use—signaling a turning point in a long-simmering feud.
OneJet sees opportunity offering six-seat, nonstop flights
Startup OneJet flies six-passenger Hawker 400s between medium-size cities like Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh.
KAR Auction’s quarterly earnings meet expectations
Carmel-based KAR Auction Services Inc. met Wall Street expectations with its first quarter earnings report Tuesday despite bringing in slightly less revenue than predicted.