NORFOLK, Virginia, July 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Robert Martinez, vice president of business development and real estate for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC), one of the premier U.S. freight railroads, will be in Shanghai and other Chinese cities July 5-8 to meet and build relationships with business leaders who are considering locating their manufacturing facilities in the United States.
"With 32,000 kilometers of track in 22 states and connections to a majority of the U.S. population and its manufacturing base, Norfolk Southern's extensive rail network can provide rail transportation to serve any industry and ship any product," Dr. Martinez said. "Norfolk Southern will work as a trusted economic partner to help Chinese companies find the best location for their businesses."
Norfolk Southern provides free and confidential plant location services including industrial park planning, preliminary site engineering and layout, track design, and logistics assistance. The railroad has strong relationships with economic development groups and an excellent track record of helping more than a thousand companies develop new rail-served sites or expand existing ones. In 2015, Norfolk Southern assisted 93 industries in locating or expanding their businesses along its rail lines, representing an investment of $4.2 billion by customers. Since 2001, the railroad has helped with the location or expansion of 1,535 new and existing industries, representing nearly $48 billion in customer investment and the creation of more 71,000 jobs.
Norfolk Southern has been providing transportation services to businesses for nearly two centuries and is committed to providing safe, efficient, and quality customer service.
Dr. Martinez plans to meet with a broad range of Chinese companies during his visit, including manufacturers of automobiles, tires, chemicals, tissue, and metals. To contact or arrange a meeting, please send an email to Shaojian Zhang (s.zhang@yushiasia.com) or phone (+8618621766478).
About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation's premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 32,000 kilometers in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of coal, automotive, and industrial products.
CONTACT: Shaojian Zhang +8618621766478 (s.zhang@yushiasia.com), http://www.norfolksouthern.com
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