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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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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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With 19 commercial airports, Florida airports are some of the most frequented travel destinations in the U.S. The company chose Florida over other Southeastern locations because of the close proximity to Melbourne International Airport and because Florida was the largest market for Embraer’s Phenom jets.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

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This event is being hosted by the Vecellio Construction Engineering and Management Program (VCEMP) at Virginia Tech and taking place at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport. . Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference (Orlando, FL). 25th Annual Lean Construction Congress (Detroit, MI).

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Jennifer Nelson, Michigan Economic Development Corp.

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The five Creative Chambers communities include Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Traverse City and Marquette. The key is a world-class supply chain/logistics system of ports, rails, airports and a network of efficient transport means that provide a cost-effective and efficient path to export and compete globally.

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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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DETROIT, MI. Jobs in the transport&logistics industry. 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.) DALLAS, TX. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD. EXPORTS GROWTH LEADERS.

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Industry Focus: Data Centers – To Serve And Protect

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And though the community has many obvious assets, including its transportation network, fast track permitting and high growth rate, it provides something extra valuable for those in the data business. miles from US-127, is central to Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, Detroit, Chicago and Toledo. Companies find the location on I-96, just 1.5

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FEATURE STORY: Thailand — Nuanced Nation, One-Stop Shop

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While BOI incentives are a positive factor, so is the nation’s solid transportation infrastructure. With seven international airports, Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport is the largest, flying 45 million passengers plus a 3-million ton cargo capacity per year.