Iowa approves $3.4B infrastructure plan
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The transportation commission approved a 2019-2023 program that includes airport, transit, railroad, trail and highway projects.
ARTBA Forecasts 3% Growth in Transportation Spending
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NOVEMBER 30, 2012
transportation construction infrastructure market is expected to show modest growth in 2013, increasing three percent from $126.5 billion, according to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) annual forecast. billion to $130.3 billion to $130.3 billion.
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Port of South Louisiana: Your Key to the World
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JULY 31, 2019
To date, 70 companies utilize the Port’s intermodal transportation network of roadways, rail, air, and waterways.
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LOCATION SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Brick City Development Corporation
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FEBRUARY 21, 2014
Since the 19th century, Newark has been a major hub for industry, trade, and transport thanks to its port facilities, railroads, quality workforce, and strategic location. With a major international airport and real estate prices at less than half of those in nearby Manhattan, Newark is a smart choice for any size company.
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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland
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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
The long anticipated Midwest Inland Port ramp will enable businesses to tap into the company’s deep transportation and logistics expertise and provide a platform for economic growth in central Illinois. Intermodal containers can be loaded with virtually any type of product and are transported by truck, railcar and ship.
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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN
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JULY 6, 2016
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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Ports And FTZs:Â Enter With Less Risk
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OCTOBER 17, 2016
Ports provide the link for getting goods to consumers and transporting U.S. 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.
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Top Construction Projects in Chicago
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 25, 2022
The plan for expansion to the Chicago O’Hare airport is to make modifications to ten gates and develop and operate ten concession locations. The 78 is a $7 billion project planned by developer Related Midwest to turn 62 acres of former railroad property into a 21st-century neighborhood. 3 – O’Hare Expansion Plan.
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52 Winners in the Next Economy
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APRIL 26, 2012
The Aerotropolis Steering Committee has taken steps to set the city on a strategic path to redevelop the area around Memphis International Airport and other areas in the business community. The term Aerotropolis or “airport city” comes from Dr. John Kasarda who also spoke at the conference. Why start from scratch?”.
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80 SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back
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OCTOBER 22, 2012
Logistics incorporates the complexity of integrating information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling and packaging. According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) 23rd Annual State of Logistics Report (authored by transportation consultant Rosalyn Wilson of Delcan, Inc.)
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Celadon to Open Driver Training School in Indy, Add 500 New Jobs
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MARCH 26, 2013
“At the heart of the nation, our convenient location and expansive transportation infrastructure strengthen Indiana’s reputation as the ‘Crossroads of America.’ Indiana is home to more than 11,000 total highway miles, four international airports and 4,165 miles of active rail track.
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Construction of World Trade Centers
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
In gaining approval for the project, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey agreed to take over the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad which became the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH). The original World Trade Center was designed by Minoru Yamasaki in the early 1960s using a tube-frame structural design for the twin 110-story towers.
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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
According to the Chicago Tribune , “The fund will award convertible notes initially ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 to early-stage Illinois-based companies working in renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart grid, next-generation transportation and water resource management. million for runway improvements at Chicago Executive Airport.
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51 FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets
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AUGUST 5, 2013
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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76 LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong
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OCTOBER 22, 2012
The state boasts an excellent transportation infrastructure that makes it a natural and cost-effective location for any business. Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel. market as well as international ports.
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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights
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OCTOBER 1, 2013
Shreveport Regional Airport. Our major airports offer industrial property with runway access available to companies seeking to establish operations with enhanced ROI and lower costs. AeroPark at the Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) in Shreveport, Louisiana has 250 acres available for development with all infrastructure in place.
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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow
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MAY 19, 2014
Arkansas offers companies a strong transportation network with intersecting Interstates, rail access and water transportation. 1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Many of Arkansas’s port locations have railway connections that provide a smooth transition for various modes of transportation and quick delivery.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights
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MARCH 19, 2014
For companies seeking a central location that reaches numerous major metro areas, excellent transportation connections and a capable labor force, Joplin, MO is a great place to locate. Transportation to those markets is efficient, thanks to Interstate highways and substantial rail connections.
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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development
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AUGUST 27, 2014
Tennessee’s strength in transportation and logistics offer unparalleled access to all markets within the U.S. BF: The airport in Memphis is one of the world’s busiest air cargo facilities, home to FedEx’s North American shipping hub. BH: Tennessee has a distinct competitive strength in transportation and logistics. Far West U.S.
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California-Based Logistics Company Picks Indiana
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 3, 2016
From our central location to our world-class airports, interstates, railroads and waterways, Indiana is a state that works for logistics. “As the Crossroads of America, Indiana is the perfect base for delivering products to customers across the country,” said Governor Mike Pence.
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LOCATION FOCUS: United It Stands
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MAY 1, 2013
They encompass landscapes that range from farms, forests, rivers and lakes to mountains, towns and urban cities and a transportation infrastructure with airports, highways, waterways, subways, bridges and tunnels to help move its more than 19 million residents where they need to go. Its nine counties (e.g.,
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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow
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MAY 12, 2014
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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57 BUSINESS REPORT: Nissan North America Expanding in Canton, MS
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OCTOBER 16, 2012
A fully-integrated transportation network allows businesses to take advantage of Mississippi’s choice location and contributes to the state’s speed-to-market potential. Caterpillar also has remanufacturing operations in the Corinth area.
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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds… With Larry V. Parman, Secretary, Oklahoma Department Of Commerce
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MARCH 7, 2014
Oklahoma has many infrastructure assets serving each mode of transportation (road, water, air, rail and pipeline) that help our existing distribution companies thrive. In addition to ground/trucking, we have an excellent proposition in air, rail, water, and pipeline distribution including 3 major airports, two with 9,800 ft.
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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”
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JANUARY 14, 2014
Recently you may have heard that Indianapolis International Airport is offering daily nonstop flights to both Los Angeles and San Francisco. Several ongoing infrastructure upgrades taking place are greatly enhancing transportation in the region, adding to the capacity for businesses to grow. By Dominique Cantelme. and San Francisco.
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The Travel & Tourism Game
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AUGUST 7, 2019
billion), Public Transportation ($200.4 billion), Auto Transportation ($166.5 The realignment of the original transcontinental railroad crosses Churchill County and is serviced by both Union Pacific and BNSF. Total domestic and international inbound traveler spending in the U.S. reached $1.1 billion), Lodging ($232.2
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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee
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FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Tennessee continues to prove it’s a great place for a global company’s operations, with our central location, strong transportation infrastructure and business-friendly climate,” TN Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty said. The term Aerotropolis or “airport city” was coined by UNC professor Dr. John Kasarda.
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Deepwater Horizon: Three Years Later
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APRIL 12, 2013
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52 It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane….
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
The improvements in Vladivostok included a new international airport, the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, 90 miles of new highways and the city’s first sewage treatment system. Russia aims to turn Vladivostok into a transportation hub to link Asia to Europe by sea and rail.
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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
The southwest side of Louisiana is in a strategic location with access to ports, airports, rail, the Intercoastal Canal, and America’s premier pipeline that helps to deliver industrial products across the country,” he said. There is a four-lane interstate quality highway US 90 (future I-49) that parallels the railroads.
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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success
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MAY 14, 2014
Paul International Airport. The region is a major transportation hub and travelers can reach any market in the country within three hours by air. MSP International Airport offers non-stop flights to 114 U.S. cities and 21 international cities and has been consistently rated a top airport for efficiency and ease of use.
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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats
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MARCH 22, 2016
Fast and efficient transportation and logistics infrastructure also fuels the growth of this industry, as well as international markets (L.A. It is conveniently located adjacent to Canada’s largest airport, Toronto Pearson International, as well as home to CN’s Intermodal Railway Terminal, the largest intermodal railway terminal in Canada.
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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings
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AUGUST 5, 2013
via a 14,500-mile inland waterway system, six Class One railroads and a nexus of interstate highways, New Orleans is the port of choice for the movement of everything from steel, rubber and manufactured goods to commodities like coffee,” said Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. With its proximity to the center of the U.S.
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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)
Building Information Management
MAY 19, 2016
Carpool” means a group of two or more people regularly using a motor vehicle for transportation to and from work on a continuing basis. Postal vehicle” means a Government-owned vehicle used for the transportation of mail, or a privately owned vehicle used under contract with the U.S. Postal Service for the transportation of mail.
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Building Information Management
MAY 19, 2016
Carpool” means a group of two or more people regularly using a motor vehicle for transportation to and from work on a continuing basis. Postal vehicle” means a Government-owned vehicle used for the transportation of mail, or a privately owned vehicle used under contract with the U.S. Postal Service for the transportation of mail.
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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business
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OCTOBER 19, 2012
percent in 2011 with top exporting industries that included petroleum and coal products, chemicals, computer and electronic products, non-electrical machinery and transportation equipment. In July 2012, XCOR announced the creation of its new Commercial Space Research and Development Center headquarters at the Midland International Airport.
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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas
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DECEMBER 3, 2013
Companies looking to expand or relocate look to the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) as a single point of contact when it comes to connecting resources for financial incentives, workforce initiatives, cost of doing business data, real estate, transportation information and more. Credit: Lubbock EDA.). TOMBALL IS TRUE TO ITS ROOTS.
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49 Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go
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JUNE 19, 2014
million aviation technical school is nearing completion at the Fairhope Airport Industrial Park, designated at an Alabama AdvantageSite. The latest designation happened in April, when the Fairhope Airport Industrial Park in Baldwin County received the AdvantageSite certification. ALABAMA SITES ARE READY FOR JOB-CREATING GROWTH.
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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up
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NOVEMBER 4, 2013
Cloud’s Airport Industrial Park, an area certified as “Shovel Ready” under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Shovel Ready Site Certification Program. This is the first U.S. Geringhoff will be located in St. Aerial View of the Pine City Technology Park in Pine City, MN (Photo: Nathan Johnson, City Planner).
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49 Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency
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JULY 15, 2014
This aids in long-distance transportation as well as long-time storage. Indiana’s robust transportation network for trucking, rail and air freight make it an attractive location to distribute food and beverage products to both national and international markets. Connecting lines enable transport to every major U.S.
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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy
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FEBRUARY 28, 2013
Sacramento has a prime central location near the San Francisco Bay Area and key distribution channels via an international airport, deep-water channel seaport, and rail and interstate freeway systems. Barstow is a major transportation corridor that serves more than 60 million travelers and 19 million vehicles each year.
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47 State by State Incentives Guide
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APRIL 15, 2014
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. Currently there are two MRZs in Arizona. In December 2002, the former U.S. For more information, please visit this link.
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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth
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APRIL 8, 2014
will produce high quality transportation fuels, including GTL diesel, as well as other value-adding chemical products. states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline. One of the largest foreign direct investment manufacturing projects in U.S.
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