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

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However or wherever you decide to locate your business, the “state of logistics” should definitely be a factor. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. per square foot, lower than the Chicago Market average of $4.84. rail freight passes through Chicago’s rail yards.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Indiana definitely has a unique story to tell. Less than a day’s drive from New York, Chicago, St. The City of Tell City hosts the Perry County Port Authority (PCPA), which operates the Hoosier Southern Railroad connecting the Tell City River Port to the Norfolk Southern Railroad. Credit: Hoosier Energy).

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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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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