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ARTBA Forecasts 3% Growth in Transportation Spending

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transportation construction infrastructure market is expected to show modest growth in 2013, increasing three percent from $126.5 Growth is expected in highway and street pavements, private work for driveways and parking lots, airport terminal and runway work, railroads, and port and waterway construction. billion.

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

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From the July/August 2013 issue . During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. CPRT estimates that the new complex will result in the creation of approximately 600 construction jobs. “We By Business Facilities Staff.

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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From the September/October 2013 issue. 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. Louis and Indianapolis.

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Katoen Natie USA Announces $150 Million Baton Rouge Area Facility

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Another 150 construction jobs will be created during the building phase. Katoen Natie’s plans include developing tie-ins to rail assets served by Kansas City Southern Railway and Canadian National Railroad, potentially becoming one of the few facilities of its kind with dual railway access. “We and global network,” Vingerhoets said.

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

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From the July/August 2013 issue. Under a public-private partnership (P3) agreement with Ports America Chesapeake, a 50-foot deep container berth was constructed in 2012. In January 2013, four Super Post-Panamax cranes became operational on the new container berth. In May 2013, CSX Transportation Inc. By Jenny Vickers.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume. Subsequently, the U.S. a total of 31,900 route miles.

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Celadon to Open Driver Training School in Indy, Add 500 New Jobs

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Facility construction is expected to be complete by the fall. The state ranks 9th in the country in total railroad mileage, and 76 percent of the track is operated by Class I railroads. “Celadon’s commitment to Hoosiers reflects a growing confidence in the business climate in our state,” said Pence.