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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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Located on 250 acres of land at ADM’s Decatur processing complex, the new intermodal ramp offers direct access to three Class I railroads and close proximity to four interstate highways and a major U.S. According to the American Association of Railroads, U.S. Decatur is also home to Foreign Trade Zone #245 and a U.S. 36 and U.S.

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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. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. supply chain.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Located in the heart of Illinois; in the great Midwest; within 200 miles of metropolitan areas of Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Subsequently, the U.S. percent increase over 2011 levels. DECATUR, IL RULES THE HEARTLAND.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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The present effort in this part of the project is to develop 600 acres that will be the foundation of Virginia’s fourth, deep-water marine terminal. Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. The first phase of the terminal is scheduled to open in the 2025-2028 timeframe. Great Lakes U.S. -

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Food-related manufacturing is present in many of the public power communities across the state, largely because the communities have a low cost of operation and a wealth of infrastructure to aid in the production process. 1,677 miles of class 1 railroads. Many food processing facilities require water for processing.