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Industrial Warehouse Space, Distribution Center Demand Remains Strong

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As a result, many logistics companies, for example in Hong Kong, have had to negotiate with landlords for lease renewals about one year ahead of lease expiration. While some construction projects aimed at alleviating growing pains are in the works, several are not expected for completion until 2014.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Houston (Zone 84) and El Paso (Zone 68) also shined in BF’s new ranking of top Foreign Trade Zones. Broward County, FL (Zone 25) and El Paso (Zone 68) took top honors in the Top FTZs (Exports) category. The EU’s 28 nations must decide by Dec.

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Icy Hot

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At the conclusion of the World Economic Forum last week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared that Russia is eager to mine the Arctic for rubles and prepared to partner with other nations to develop its portion of the Arctic zone.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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billion in projects are currently under negotiation, which will bring an estimated 1,100 new jobs to Stockton. The port generates more than $5 million in tax revenue every year with existing projects, which will nearly double in the short term as projects under construction and in negotiations are built. Foreign-trade zones help U.S.

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Location Focus: Washington – Scenic Vistas And Soaring Industry Side By Side

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More than 20 states had aggressively courted the aerospace giant when in the midst of negotiating a new contract with the Machinist’s Union it signaled it was willing to consider relocation its primary assembly facilities. The industrial park is zoned for heavy industry. Some of its features include: Five minutes to I-5.

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Phantom Payouts

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The best thing we can say about this controversial opus is that, technically, the subhead of the lead article was correct: “ Governments Give Up $80 Billion a Year, but Jobs Can Still Vanish.” ” A lot of what followed the headline is troubling.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee — Alcoa Expands Auto Sheet Operation In Blount County

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Over several months, the partnership engaged in negotiations with Alcoa to broker a deal to create the capital investment and jobs,” Daniels said. The Megasite is immediately available; there are no flood zones on the site; it features low water tables and minimal wetlands. A fast rezoning process is guaranteed.