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Washington DC's $5.8B Silver Line work delayed due to faulty rail ties

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The Washington Metro and the regional airports authority rejected a fix Capital Rail Constructors proposed for the second phase, claiming it requires too much maintenance, so negotiations are ongoing.

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AEC firms tap into the boom in logistics center construction

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near the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport. This DC will allow Verst to distribute products to about 85% of the continental U.S. For example, Verst Logistics in June opened a nearly 400,000-sf ecommerce fulfillment center in Hebron, Ky.,

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Aireon Relocating, Expanding HQ In Virginia

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Aireon chose to remain in Fairfax County and expand the headquarters due to its proximity to downtown Washington, DC, the Federal Aviation Administration and the area’s regional and international airports,” said Rich Nyren, chief financial officer of Aireon. (Image: Aireon, LLC).

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Coronavirus and plane travel: JetBlue first US airline to make passengers wear face masks

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Cohen said he flew from Washington, DC, to Charlotte, North Carolina, on American Airlines last week and noticed some flight attendants and passengers without face masks. We are also asking our customers to follow these CDC guidelines in the airport as well.” Do we really need to be wearing masks on planes?

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Brick City Development Corporation – Why Newark, NJ?

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Strategically located on the Northeastern seaboard of the United States midway between Boston and Washington, DC, Newark is just 13 miles west of New York City. With an international airport, seaport, state-of-the-art rail system and network of highways converging on the city, Newark has also become a global transportation hub.

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Business Facilities’ 10th Annual Rankings Report: Memphis, NOLA Are Logistics Leaders; Houston Is No. 1 In Use Of Renewable Energy

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WASHINGTON, DC. New Orleans is the No. 1 metro in the magazine’s Logistics Leaders (Ports) category, followed by Houston and the Port Authority of NY/NJ. New Orleans (MSY) also is home to BF ‘s Fastest Growing (U.S.) “Memphis has earned its designation as America’s Aerotropolis.” LOUISVILLE. LOS ANGELES.

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Contractor Marketing That Works: And You Think Your Trade is a.

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I was, as usual, running late for my airport departure. It was the shiniest black car in all of DC, where shiny black cars compete at a different level. He confirmed the airline and airport, and we merged into traffic. Friday, September 9, 2011. And You Think Your Trade is a Commodity? Hell be here," she assured.