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

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To meet demand, rails increased capacity with 1,300 new and rebuilt locomotives; 3,800 freight car purchases; and 700 new leased freight carts. 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. percent for carloads and 5.2

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

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1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. 16,416 miles of state and U.S. While the population of Arkansas is just under three million, the state offers access to a market of 103 million people within a 550-mile radius of the state. In addition, the state has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track.

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

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During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. We have partnered successfully with the state to build The Shaw Center for the Arts in downtown,” said John G. automotive industry, the United States (10.3 GLOBAL RANKINGS.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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“Our ongoing, multi-billion dollar investments in Austin will expand our footprint as a comprehensive semiconductor hub and demonstrate our strong commitment to manufacturing, research and development in the United States,” said Woosung Han, president of SAS. The Port of Baltimore has had a 50-foot deep channel since 1990.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Much of the foods found in grocery stores have been processed, and the industry remains one of the largest in the United States. 1,677 miles of class 1 railroads. 16,416 miles of state and U.S. Arkansas also has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. and New York City.