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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. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. As the region’s conduit to travel, BNA often serves as the first and last impression of Nashville for travelers.

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Curt Horstmann won’t sit still

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But Curt’s eager to do it because he’s got a front-row seat to a local institution whose infrastructure and programming keep up with the needs of its community. He’s worked everywhere from Kansas City to Rhode Island and even Hawaii. Me and a good friend, we made a trip over to see the submarine and the actual war zone.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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Indiana may be known as the Crossroads of America, but the aptly named Hoosier state connects far more than travelers criss-crossing through the state’s network of interstate highways. which is now the city of Greenwood’s second largest employer. JOHNSON COUNTY FILLS THE ORDER FOR DISTRIBUTION CENTERS.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. “In Four sections are now open to travelers. Other important factors include an abundance of certifiable “shovel ready” sites and an infrastructure with a low risk of power interruptions.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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All have ready access to major transportation infrastructure, energy, water and zoning that meets the industry needs of advanced manufacturing, information technology and bioscience companies. The Quad Cities is a bi-state region located on the board of Iowa and Illinois. Photo: Quad Cities Chamber).

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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. Together, this transportation infrastructure (highway, rail and air) provides access to suppliers and customers, both domestically and worldwide. Decatur has strong utility infrastructure capacity.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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Thanks in part to its pro-business policies, strong workforce and trade infrastructure, Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing. Natural and infrastructure advantages abound, too. As a designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Oswego County is designed for the convenient and cost effective production of goods.