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February 1, 2017

Amazon picks Kentucky site for $1.5B cargo hub

  • The deal is expected to include a tax-incentive package worth up to $40 million for Amazon over the next 10 years.
  • By BRUCE SCHREINER and ADAM BEAM
    Associated Press

    Kentucky landed a lucrative project Tuesday as e-commerce giant Amazon announced plans to build a worldwide air cargo hub at a northern Kentucky airport south of Cincinnati in a nearly $1.5 billion investment expected to create 2,700 jobs.

    Gov. Matt Bevin called it a “transformative and exciting venture,” and said the Amazon shipping hub will strengthen the Bluegrass state's position as a top global logistics center.


     
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