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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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The Memphis International Airport is home to the FedEx Superhub. The corridor’s multi-modal transportation infrastructure offers a wide range of distribution options: Flint’s Bishop International Airport is at its core, offering continental and international flights. Louis and Kansas City. Photo: Memphismegasite.com.).

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Rising Export Volumes Spur Inland Port Development Across the U.S.

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“Inland ports are becoming a critical part of the nation’s import/export cycle and the country’s competitive position on the world stage,” said John Carver, Head of Jones Lang LaSalle Ports Airports and Global Infrastructure (PAGI) group. Louis and Kansas City. Their location is vital. appeared first on Business Facilities.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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An airport of entry (AOE), usually designated with the word “international”, provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country. NASHVILLE ASCENDS: A CITY AND AIRPORT FLYING HIGH.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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The Norfolk Southern’s Decatur rail yard is one of the nation’s largest, helping support Decatur’s status as one of the leading global trade cities. The Decatur airport provides another important transportation option; with runways of 8,500 feet in length and 150 feet wide the airport is capable of handling large freight carrying aircraft.

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

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Its proximity to O’Hare International Airport means that residents and businesses alike have direct, non-stop access to 200 destinations worldwide through 1,400 daily departures. Midwest Airports. Currently, O’Hare International Airport is ranked #6 in the nation in cargo coming through the airport with 4.6 Gulf Coast.”.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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Thanks in part to its pro-business policies, strong workforce and trade infrastructure, Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing. So while the talent base in Florida is strong today, tomorrow’s workforce looks even brighter. BRIDG, the world’s first industry-led smart sensor consortium, in Central Florida.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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In 2001 the MRZ designation was renewed for the former Williams Air Force Base, now known as Williams Gateway Airport. Naval Air Facility in Goodyear, now known as Phoenix/Goodyear Airport, was designated as an MRZ. FLORIDA – updated for 2014. Currently there are two MRZs in Arizona. In December 2002, the former U.S.

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