Remove Commercial Remove Railroad Remove Travel Remove US
article thumbnail

Winners in the Next Economy

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Global commercial passenger traffic will likely increase from 4.9 In addition to boasting the number one cargo airport in North America, they have five Class-I railroads, the 4 th largest inland port and the 3 rd most travelled interstate systems. and US Senator Lamar Alexander (TN). and US Senator Lamar Alexander (TN).

Memphis 80
article thumbnail

Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

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.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

Business Facilities

As the region’s conduit to travel, BNA often serves as the first and last impression of Nashville for travelers. Recently introduced concepts, including Hissho Sushi, Vino Volo and Berry Field Bistro, now give travelers even more dining options at the airport. The Nashville Airports Experience. The world is taking note, too.

Risk 40
article thumbnail

Dan Scott, conductor of the orchestra

The Korte Company

All he needed to do was confine his work to residential projects for two years before going commercial. It had to do with one of us asking, ‘What would be the effect of our music?’” Every motorist who came across them stopped, confusing the hazard lights for a railroad crossing. This is what led him to The Korte Company.

article thumbnail

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), bringing us back to 2003 levels. The Railroad sector was the big winner with a 15.3 percent rise with companies also using intermodal rail help to offset the impacts of driver shortages and the costs of acquiring and maintaining new equipment. trillion in 2011, a 6.6

article thumbnail

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

Business Facilities

The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. “In With I-85 dissecting the county running north-south, US Route 58 dissecting the county running east-west and I-95 about five miles east of the county, transportation is accessible and efficient.

Roads 41
article thumbnail

LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel. Chicago Executive Airport links Wheeling to the world—we regularly see international visitors from India to Canada to South America travel through our airport.

America 45