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East vs. West

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WT100, the supply chain trade pub, reports that the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — two of the busiest shipping hubs in the nation — have laid down a marker that says they still intend to compete for every container load heading to the U.S. By train, cargo can get to Chicago in four days. from the Far East. “But

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Located in the heart of Illinois; in the great Midwest; within 200 miles of metropolitan areas of Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway are among those serving the state and provide transportation of raw materials and finished products throughout the nation. a total of 31,900 route miles.

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Clayco Begins Work on New Keesler Federal Union Branch

Construction Superintendent Magazine

CHICAGO, Ill. Clayco has begun work on a new Keesler Federal Credit Union branch in Gautier, Miss. The Gautier facility makes use of the prototype concept and closely follows the design of the Keesler Federal Credit Union branch in Long Beach, Miss.

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

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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. This Intermodal Center is the 3rd largest maritime port in the country, only behind Los Angeles/Long Beach and New York/New Jersey. percent, the lowest in the market area.

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