Adam Roth: Rail is the Future and Chicago is on the Right Track

June 2, 2011

As Reported by Mark Thomton in REjournals.com on May 25, 2011 

Adam Roth has worked in the distribution and logistics industry from almost every angle imaginary. From working as a third-shift dock supervisor in a small Midwestern market while employed by a logistics company, to dealing with C-suite executives as a member of NAI Hiffman’s Industrial Services Group, he can honestly say that he has worked on both sides of the equation.

As the cost of fuel prices go, so does the industry. Roth works extensively at the CenterPoint Intermodal Center in Joliet and Elwood and he recently explained to Mark Thomton, editor of the Illinois Real Estate Journal, why rail is going to play an increasing role in distribution operations and why Chicago is perfectly situated to capitalize on it for the foreseeable future.

How did you get started in commercial real estate?

Before getting into commercial real estate I was in the logistics industry for just over 10 years. I was transferred to Chicago while I was working at a 3PL. Two close friends of mine, unsolicited, mentioned that I would be good at real estate. Read more

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O’Hare Modernization Update

February 15, 2010

Adam Marshall recommends the following article on the O’Hare Modernization Program, as seen in Crain’s Chicago Business:

Rift between city, airlines threatens O’Hare expansion plans

 

         City Hall is playing hardball with airlines at O’Hare International Airport in a last-ditch effort to keep alive hopes for building a new terminal.

         Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie Andolino caught the airlines by surprise last month by insisting the completion of O’Hare’s expansion include the terminal, which the airlines oppose. She antagonized carriers further by raising their landing fees and terminal rents in part to pay down debt incurred in the first phase of the expansion. Read more…

For more information regarding the O’Hare Modernization Program, please contact Adam: amarshall@hiffman.com.

Posted by NAI Hiffman | Filed Under Adam Marshall, O'Hare International Airport, O'Hare Modernization Program