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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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Location Focus: Washington – Scenic Vistas And Soaring Industry Side By Side

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Its specialized facilities transport aircraft parts to Paine Field, and are a key player in the import and export of these goods through Washington. 15 minutes to Paine Field Airport and air cargo facilities. 45 minutes to Sea-Tac International Airport. Some of its features include: Five minutes to I-5.

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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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LONG BEACH, CA. 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.) BEAUMONT, TX. RENEWABLE ENERGY LEADERS. HOUSTON, TX.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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These include transportation carriers of all kinds, as well as warehousing, distribution, third-party logistics services, manufacturers’ operations, retailers and distributers who may have their own distribution centers. Sheffi is a professor of Engineering Systems and director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL).

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Seaports Safe Harbors for U.S. Industrial Real Estate Sector

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Developers, investment interests and supply chain executives remain optimistic about our nation’s seaports,” said John Carver , Head of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Ports Airports and Global Infrastructure (PAGI) group. exports, they see a bright long-term future. .*

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33

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Heroic Efforts In California

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Murrieta is served by seven Southern California airports including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), San Diego International Airport, Orange County/ John Wayne Airport, Los Angeles/Ontario International Airport, Palm Springs Airport, as well as the French Valley Airport in Murrieta, which accepts executive jets.