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Chicago & Midwest  + South Side  + Industrial  |  April 9, 2024
Norfolk Southern
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

Norfolk Southern Buys Great Lakes Reload Facility in Chicago

Norfolk Southern Corporation has purchased the Great Lakes Reload (GLR) property, a direct rail and truck-served transload warehouse facility located in Chicago. The GLR has the infrastructure and capabilities to safely store and transload all commodity types, including steel, cement, and lumber, and it serves Chicago and the surrounding markets. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“By acquiring the Great Lakes Reload facility, Norfolk Southern gains access to a unique set of end-to-end supply chain solutions, unlocking significant new business opportunities for existing and future Norfolk Southern customers while preserving the successful operations already in place,” said VP of Business Development and First and Final Mile Markets Stefan Loeb.

The 60-acre GLR site has an outdoor rail capacity of 175 cars, a climate-controlled 386,000-square-foot warehouse with 13 overhead cranes, 18 indoor rail spots, and indoor box car docks. GLR will continue to operate the facility and support operations for Norfolk Southern.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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