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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. Decatur is also home to Foreign Trade Zone #245 and a U.S. 36 and U.S.

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Soil Nailing Method & Component

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Besides, it provides good solution to landslide problems since it can be employed in seismic zones. Soil Nailing Applications Settlement of railroad & highway cut slopes. To learn the process of soil nailing, go through the following article. Tunnel portals in sheer and inconstant stratified slopes.

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NOLA Tops Logistics List, San Jose Leading IT Hub In BF’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report

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via a 14,500-mile inland waterway system, six Class One railroads and a nexus of interstate highways, New Orleans is the port of choice for the movement of everything from steel, rubber and manufactured goods to commodities like coffee,” said Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. “With its proximity to the center of the U.S.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port. Subsequently, the U.S.

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Bootstraps for Building

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When the industrial revolution unfolded in the 1830s, Allentown became the center of Pennsylvania’s iron industry and a railroad hub. ” A state initiative called the Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ) program aims to change all that, and it’s already yielding solid results in Allentown.

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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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Kansas also has one of the best and most extensive railroad systems in the country; the state’s 4,776 miles of track account for 2.23 railroad miles. Together with the highway system, Kansas’ quality railroads ensure that businesses in the state have next-day freight delivery to nearly 70 percent of the United States.

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

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via a 14,500-mile inland waterway system, six Class One railroads and a nexus of interstate highways, New Orleans is the port of choice for the movement of everything from steel, rubber and manufactured goods to commodities like coffee,” said Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. With its proximity to the center of the U.S.

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