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

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T he Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) released its 26th Annual State of Logistics (SoL) Report® in June 2015. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 And it was freight transportation helping to drive that consumer spending in the most efficient manner possible.”. supply chain.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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T he United States is the largest trading nation in the world for goods and services with more than 300 land, air and sea ports. Ports provide the link for getting goods to consumers and transporting U.S. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country.

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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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The new UI Labs facility is being lauded by public officials from all levels of government as being one that may help bring manufacturing—specifically high-tech manufacturing—back to the United States. Richelieu has leased a 115,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, and plans to employ 115 people. Illinois’ Tenth U.S.

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BUSINESS REPORT: EC Railway, Port Everglades Join Forces on Intermodal

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The ICTF with new technology will allow FEC to efficiently and effectively deliver superior transportation service between South Florida and the Eastern United States,” FEC CEO Jim Hertwig said. FEC signed a lease agreement with Broward County in March 2012 to build and operate the intermodal facility for 30 years.

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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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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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After more than 18 years of planning, work finally began in late January on a new, 8,000-foot-long runway at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Runway 9R-27L, located on the south side of the airport and running parallel to Griffin Road, is now being rehabilitated and lengthened. million passengers annually.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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Arkansas offers companies a strong transportation network with intersecting Interstates, rail access and water transportation. Many of Arkansas’s port locations have railway connections that provide a smooth transition for various modes of transportation and quick delivery. Hunt Transport, ABF Freight System, P.A.M.