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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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The increase represented a more than three-fold increase in FTZ exports in the five-year period dating back to 2009. It is accessible to barge traffic year round with slack water access to the barge berthing area and rail access to the Canadian National Railroad. FTZs jumped 24.8 percent from the previous year, to $99.2

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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The Port currently has service by two Class I railroads, Norfolk Southern and CSX—both offer double-stack service to critical manufacturing and population centers. At 1,675 feet, the arch was more than twice as long as the previous record-holder, the Hell Gate Railroad Bridge in New York City. Johns River to JAXPORT’S facilities.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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There are 2-Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) that serve the parish and a short line that accesses the major industrial areas. There is a four-lane interstate quality highway US 90 (future I-49) that parallels the railroads. Mary (PWSM) are shallow draft ports.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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With 32 ports statewide, Louisiana offers six deep-draft ports capable of transferring large quantities of cargo, is one of only two U.S. states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline. Already the nation’s No. 2 crude oil producer and No.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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100 million has been allocated annually beginning in fiscal year 2009-2010 through 2016-2017 on a first-come first-served basis. Program regulations are currently being drafted to include the expanded definition for “Advanced Manufacturers.” Railroad Spurs. Flathead County’s average wage for 2009 was $15.45.

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