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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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It is here that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces the import and export laws and regulations of the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. billion in 2014, accounting for 12.1 made products overseas for export. FTZs jumped 24.8

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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From the March/April 2014 issue. percent in 2012, the industry’s delicate balance between supply and demand will likely be disrupted due to new regulations. In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. By Business Facilities Editorial Staff. Subsequently, the U.S.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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From the March/April 2014 issue. 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.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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Jerry Brown fired the two state regulators who had overseen a 70 percent decline in state drilling permits since 2008, a notable turnaround for a state leader who in his first stint as governor in the 1970s pioneered many of California’s landmark environmental protection statutes. Last year, CA Gov. Barstow Community Hospital Project.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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ALABAMA - updated for 2014. To receive an abatement for property taxes, a project must meet certain qualifications and follow certain procedures, as determined by law and regulation. ALASKA – updated for 2014. A comprehensive guide to state incentives offered throughout the U.S. Pollution control equipment.

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