Gov. Perdue Signs Executive Order Creating Logistics Task Force

— from Chrissy Pearson

Raleigh, NC (December 8, 2009) - Gov. Perdue today signed Executive Order No. 32, establishing the Governor’s Logistics Task Force. The task force will make recommendations to ensure that people and goods are able to move efficiently across North Carolina. The order was signed at a signing ceremony at the Raleigh headquarters of Longistics, a full-service provider of global logistics services.

“We must have an efficient and effective transportation system to move our people, to create jobs, and to be sure our economy is globally competitive in the 21st century,” said Perdue. “Transportation is a major part of why North Carolina continues to be named the #1 state in America for business.”

The Logistics Task Force will review transportation systems in North Carolina including roads and highways, airports, ports, multimodal transportation and railroads. The review will focus on giving North Carolina a competitive advantage in economic development by maximizing existing transportation systems and defining priorities for future transportation investments. Lt. Governor Walter Dalton will serve as Chair of the Logistics Task Force.

“The Logistics Task Force is going to preserve and create jobs,” said Dalton. “The ability to move goods, people and information efficiently and cost effectively is crucial to existing companies and emerging industries in North Carolina.”

The Logistics Task Force is part of Gov. Perdue’s JobsNOW initiative to aggressively create jobs, train and retrain its workforce, and lay the foundation for a strong and sustainable economic future.

For more information contact:

Chrissy Pearson
(919) 733-5612