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AllianceTexas Is Building America’s First Autonomous Logistics Ecosystem and Redefining North Texas as the Future of Freight
by AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone | Jun 2, 2026
Hillwood’s 27,000-acre AllianceTexas development has long served as a proving ground for what’s next in logistics. Now, through decades of public-private partnership, the creation of a Smart Port, and the integration of forward-thinking policy, AllianceTexas is helping define the future of freight by positioning North Texas to lead in the algorithmic age of supply chain infrastructure.
by David Seeley |
Mar 18, 2026
Located near State Highway 289 in Gunter, an hour north of Dallas, the new center will provide direct rail service to support economic growth and expanded supply chain access across North Texas, BNSF said.
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by David Seeley |
Nov 20, 2025
Spanning nearly 1,400 acres, the district gives companies the right to deploy semi- and fully autonomous vehicles along roadways in the freight corridor, supporting next-generation logistics and automation. Regulatory barriers and heavy-haul freight permits have also been eased to save costs, enhance connectivity, and improve efficiency.
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by Quincy Preston |
Dec 16, 2024
Fort Worth's “explosive growth”—nearly 6% population growth since 2020—isn't happening by accident. It takes what Economic Development Director Robert Sturns calls "full-contact local government," a term once coined by the city manager to describe Fort Worth's unique approach to progress.
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The size and scope of AllianceTexas make it one of the most significant master-planned communities not just in Texas, but in the United States. [Photo: Hillwood]
AllianceTexas at 35: How a Pioneering Vision Led to a $120 Billion Game Changer
by Quincy Preston | Feb 8, 2024
When Ross Perot Jr. and Mike Berry were in their mid-20s, they set out to defy skeptics and fast-track a first-of-its-kind industrial airport in North Fort Worth. Today, AllianceTexas stands as a 27,000-acre global nexus fueled by that same trailblazing spirit—and public-private collaboration on a grand scale.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 25, 2024
BNSF said that nearly $3 billion will devoted to maintaining BNSF’s core network and related assets. Nearly $600 million will be for expansion and efficiency projects, while $440 million is slated to target equipment acquisitions.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 7, 2023
Designed to offer 95% on-time delivery that's around a day faster than traditional intermodal service, Quantum aims to be a "breakthrough" supply chain solution. Its team will be based at a new Intermodal Innovation Center at BNSF's Fort Worth HQ.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Nov 17, 2022
United Way of Tarrant County celebrated its 100th birthday with a community event Thursday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, featuring a long list of dignitaries and guests. "Get United Day" launched a new campaign targeting four key areas of need in Tarrant County.
The Get United campaign aims "to engage the public, businesses, and philanthropists in achieving a more prosperous and equitable future in Tarrant County."
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Meet the Finalists: The Innovation Awards 2022, Presented by Dallas Innovates and D CEO
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Oct 26, 2021
Now in its third year, the program from Dallas Innovates and D CEO honors 78 disruptors and trailblazers driving a new vision for innovation in North Texas.
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