Colorado-based OmniTRAX, one of North America’s fastest growing privately held rail management companies, recently signed a long-term lease to create Chicago’s largest multi-modal logistics hub.
The 90-acre property is located in The City of Blue Island Commercial Center in Blue Island, a Chicago Southside suburb. It will provide direct access to Chicago and Heartland markets and connect tenants to Chicago’s labor pool.
“This is an extremely rare rail-served industrial site in the heart of Chicago that offers unparalleled market access,” Chris Tecu, OmniTRAX senior vice president, said. “The city of Blue Island has a proud industrial and rail heritage that makes this partnership a perfect fit. This is fantastic public-private partnership that is the model for shared success.”
The facility offers access to all Class I railroads through OmniTRAX’s Chicago Rail Link. It also features bulk commodity rail to truck transloading, secure truck and trailer storage, and secure container storage.
“We are excited to partner with an experienced infrastructure company like OmniTRAX that brings national relationships and industry leading service to help our community attract new partnerships that build long-term community value,” Blue Island Mayor Fred Bilotto said.
OmniTRAX first served the Blue Island Yard in 1992. The latest project marks a continued investment within Blue Island and Chicago Rail Link.