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Industrial Warehouse Space, Distribution Center Demand Remains Strong

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Despite anaemic job growth, the demand for industrial warehouse space and modern distribution centers remains strong, according to Colliers International’s Global Industrial Midyear 2013 Highlights Report , released on July 8, 2013. An additional two million square feet are in the planning stages and expected to be complete by 2015.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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The health of this industry is a vital economic indicator since sales tend to be driven by personal income, consumer confidence and interest rates. According to the NRF, retail industry sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) will grow 3.1 Bankrate, 2015). Investment Zones & Distinct Communities.

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Seaports Safe Harbors for U.S. Industrial Real Estate Sector

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seaports continues to outperform the broader industrial market. Influenced by an evolving maritime logistics industry, global and trade transformations such as the extension of the Panama Canal and growth of U.S. Industrial Real Estate Sector appeared first on Business Facilities. exports, they see a bright long-term future.

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Danos Selects Port Of Iberia, LA For New Manufacturing Facility

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The announcement accompanies the company’s approval of a 40-acre lease for the project by the port’s board of commissioners, with Danos beginning construction on a facility in the fourth quarter of 2014. In addition, Danos is expected to utilize Louisiana’s Quality Jobs and Industrial Tax Exemption programs.

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Technology Center Opens At UL Lafayette Research Park

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In Lafayette, CGI is solving complex business and IT challenges for clients seeking services from a technology partner that shares a common time zone, language and understanding of client business operations. In its 2015 fiscal year, CGI recorded revenue of approximately $8 billion ($10.3 headquarters in Fairfax, VA.

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Chiquita To Return Shipping Operations To Port Of New Orleans

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Company shipments in New Orleans are expected to begin by the first quarter of 2015. million in a port-owned distribution/ripening facility to be leased to Chiquita. Additionally, the new ocean service will benefit shippers looking to export more cargo to Central America. per TEU (total value of $1.11 million to 1.45

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. Economic developers can leverage the benefits of FTZs to attract jobs and investment, and to facilitate maintenance and expansion of their existing industrial base. military forces. It has been a critical tool in helping U.S.

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