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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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Located on 250 acres of land at ADM’s Decatur processing complex, the new intermodal ramp offers direct access to three Class I railroads and close proximity to four interstate highways and a major U.S. According to the American Association of Railroads, U.S. billion in 2012 after soaring 30 percent in 2011. In 2012, Gov.

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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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From the September/October 2012 issue. Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel. Louis are Foreign Trade Zones, providing low-cost production and warehousing facilities for imported and export-bound products.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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trillion in 2012, a 3.4 percent in 2012, the industry’s delicate balance between supply and demand will likely be disrupted due to new regulations. In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. percent in 2012 as vessel volume rose 7.2 Spending in the U.S.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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In September 2012, German agricultural machinery manufacturer Geringhoff Worldwide announced plans to invest over $20 million in a new manufacturing facility in St. Since the Shovel Ready Program began in 2009, it has helped to draw projects like Geringhoff and many others to the region. To get ready, many states across the U.S.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Several sites within Hendricks County are foreign trade zones, too. In 2012, the community dedicated The Switzerland County Technology and Education Center, a 24,000-square-foot facility featuring adult training classrooms and labs. In 2012, Cigital, Inc. Here again, the county delivers. announced it was opening its first U.S.

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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Anchored by the privately owned and operated Decatur Rail and Intermodal Logistics Facility located on more than 250 acres, the Midwest Inland Port provides direct access to three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and the CSX). Existing Foreign Trade Zone and U.S. percent in 2012.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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Through the end of 2012, the program had awarded $487.41 percent from the third quarter of 2012. The 2012 fall semester saw 4,564 new freshmen students, and the 2011-2012 school year saw 4,941 bachelors degrees conferred. million in grants, announced 66,094 jobs and generated more than $17.38

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