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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.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back

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The Railroad sector was the big winner with a 15.3 There are networks with 120,000 miles of major railroads, more than 25,000 miles of commercially navigable waterways and more than 5,000 public-use airports. Four airports within 110 miles serve the region, providing commercial and cargo service to markets throughout the world.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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“This is where you see development of hybrid trucks, electric trucks and hybrid cranes. The I-69 International Trade Corridor, which spans four counties in eastern Michigan, serves as a strategic commercial gateway between the midwestern U.S. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system.

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