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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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Developers, investment interests and supply chain executives remain optimistic about our nation’s seaports,” said John Carver, head of JLL’s Ports, Airports and Global Infrastructure (PAGI) group, “Influenced by an evolving maritime logistics industry, global and trade transformations such as the extension of the Panama Canal and growth of U.S.

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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According to the Chicago Tribune , “The fund will award convertible notes initially ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 to early-stage Illinois-based companies working in renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart grid, next-generation transportation and water resource management. This venture capital fund allocated with $2.3

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United Airlines becomes the first major U.S carrier to require all flight attendants to wear face masks during the coronavirus crisis

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The Chicago-based company said that the ‘proactive and aggressive’ measure is to keep all staff and customers safe. Analysts anticipate airline earnings to decline by more than 200 per cent for the first quarter of 2019 – a stark contrast to the $1.8billion (£1.45billion) first-quarter profit a year ago. .

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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back

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Sophisticated planning is required to account for never ending variables that help to keep supply chain costs down and quality and profits up. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) continues to expect net post-tax profits for the entire industry to fall from $7.9 billion in 2011 to $3 billion in 2012, which is just 0.5

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Recently you may have heard that Indianapolis International Airport is offering daily nonstop flights to both Los Angeles and San Francisco. This development is fantastic news for West Coast travelers coming to Indiana, as well as nonstop connectivity for Hoosiers to L.A. Less than a day’s drive from New York, Chicago, St.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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As the business world continually evolves, the ability to scale up quickly can be a game-changer for long-term profitability. And while low costs and operational savings help the potential for profitability, the certification program has been adapted to place sustainability considerations at the forefront of planning and implementation.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: A Green.

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GEC is responsible for the management of many facets of modernization and expansion of O’Hare International Airport in Chicago (the first privately managed terminal in the United States). Niranjan Shah proved that implementation of green design can be successful, helpful to society and profitable all at the same time.

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