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Airport trends 2018: Full flights with no end in sight

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carried an all-time high of 965 million passengers in 2017, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Airports Council International estimates that 8.8 billion flyers used airports worldwide last year, up 6.6%. Domestic and foreign airlines serving the U.S.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Autonomous forklifts and robot arms load, unload and transport goods within the warehouse area, connecting to one another and forming flexible conveyor belts. By the BF Staff. percent increase.

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

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Key FY 2017 Statistics. Reports, such as ASCE’s Failure to Act: Closing the Infrastructure Investment Gap for America’s Economic Future, give the Federal Sector a D+ average grade for managing structures associated with surface transportation, water and wastewater, electricity, airports, inland waterways and marine ports infrastructure.

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

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Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 Costs for water transportation rose 8.9

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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Southwest view of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. percent); Trade, Transportation & Utilities (3.0 The state will cross the trillion dollar threshold for nominal GSP in 2017. Florida’s economy, as measured by GSP, will have grown tenfold in size from 1980 to 2017.”. By Dominique Cantelme. percent).”.

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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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Every day, PHI helicopters fly up to 250 miles into the Gulf of Mexico’s international waters providing transportation, air medical, and technical services to offshore oil and gas companies. Market accessibility is a differentiator in the Gulf Coast region, with easy access to interstate, rail, ports, and airports.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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From the July/August 2017 Issue . Competing in today’s global market can be demanding, so you want to be in a thriving business region with all the right amenities: safety, modern and convenient transportation and technological infrastructure, and a positive environment for your business sector and your employees.

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