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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Located on the lower Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, the Port of South Louisiana, Grantee FTZ 124, is a multi-modal port with deep water access, three trunk line railroads, easy access to Interstates and major highways and the Port’s Executive Regional Airport. highway 90; and. West Calcasieu Port.

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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. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port. Subsequently, the U.S.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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Since the onset of shale gas production, Pennsylvania businesses and homeowners have benefited from a 50 percent decline in natural gas prices and a corresponding 40 percent reduction in the cost of electricity. The initiative will focus on the commercialization of emerging technologies that increase the value of natural gas utilization.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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There are 2-Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) that serve the parish and a short line that accesses the major industrial areas. There is a four-lane interstate quality highway US 90 (future I-49) that parallels the railroads. Mary (PWSM) are shallow draft ports.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

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AIEE: American Institute of Electrical Engineers. CAD: Cadmium, Computer-Aided Drafting. COML: Commercial. CS: Countersink, Cast Steel, Cast Stone, Commercial Standard. ELEC: Electrical. ELECT: Electrical. EP: Electrical Panelboard, Explosion Proof. AGA: American Gas Association. AGG: Aggregate.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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Micron’s investment payback is estimated at less than two years, with approximately $120,000 ongoing annual savings in electricity. gigawatt hours of electricity a year. It will provide them tools to customize their energy use, saving them unnecessary expense and maximizing electrical productivity.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Each crane weighs 1,550 tons and is fully electric so it emits no diesel emissions. The Port currently has service by two Class I railroads, Norfolk Southern and CSX—both offer double-stack service to critical manufacturing and population centers. Charleston is one of 17 commercial “Strategic Ports” in the U.S.