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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Ports also play a role in national security by supporting the mobilization, deployment and resupply of U.S. 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. military forces. stay competitive with foreign manufacturers and suppliers.

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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. million project.

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

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When the Panama Canal expansion is complete in 2015, supersized post-Panamax ships from Asia will be able to traverse the canal and, for the first time, have direct all-water shipping access to ports on the Gulf of Mexico and the East Coast. By Jenny Vickers. From the July/August 2013 issue. markets via train or truck.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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national security concern has been reducing our dependence on foreign oil. With 32 ports statewide, Louisiana offers six deep-draft ports capable of transferring large quantities of cargo, is one of only two U.S. The expansion consists of five new projects and will add up to 1,050- MW of wind generation in Iowa by the end of 2015.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Effective for facilities placed into service between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2015. The Participating Lender sets all the terms and conditions of the loan (including premium levels, maturity dates, fixed or variable interest rates, secured or unsecured, amortization schedule, etc.) For more information, please visit this link.

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