Con-Way Southern Express

Con-way Southern Express (CSE), a freight carrier for commercial and industrial businesses headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, recently broke ground for a new freight assembly center in Chester. The company’s purchase of 37 acres on Old Stage Road will provide for construction of a 100-door transfer station, along with a 22,100 square foot maintenance shop and fueling area, 8,000 square feet of office space, and expansion capacity for 50 additional loading docks.

In addition, the new location will allow CSE to reduce transit times between several major markets along the east coast. The company will relocate current employees from its 34-door facility in the City of Richmond and hire an additional 15-20 employees, bringing the initial employment to 75. Total investment is estimated at $11.2 million and construction should be completed in November 2000.