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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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T he United States is the largest trading nation in the world for goods and services with more than 300 land, air and sea ports. percent of all foreign goods imported to the United States.”. government, a Foreign Trade Zone is an area within the United States, in or near a U.S. By the BF Staff.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. By Business Facilities Editorial Staff. From the March/April 2014 issue.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations. The consistent use of Common Construction Abbreviations are important to any LEAN construction delivery method or construction phase. AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. CAD: Cadmium, Computer-Aided Drafting. CON: Construction. AL: Aluminum.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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This decision bolsters the company’s footprint in Southwest Louisiana, after it announced the construction of a $1.1 billion monoethylene glycol—or MEG—plant at the junction of United States Interstate 10 and 210. Lotte had already closed an investment deal with Westlake Chemical for the construction of a $1.9

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. CAD: Cadmium, Computer-Aided Drafting. CON: Construction. CONST: Construction. CONSTR: Construction. EC: Exposed Construction. ECP: Exposed Construction Painted. EX: Exposed Construction, Exit. RR: Railroad. AL: Aluminum. ALM: Alarm.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. CAD: Cadmium, Computer-Aided Drafting. CON: Construction. CONST: Construction. CONSTR: Construction. EC: Exposed Construction. ECP: Exposed Construction Painted. EX: Exposed Construction, Exit. RR: Railroad. AL: Aluminum. ALM: Alarm.

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

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Under a public-private partnership (P3) agreement with Ports America Chesapeake, a 50-foot deep container berth was constructed in 2012. Construction of Craney Island Marine Terminal is underway at the Port, while dredging began last fall and will continue for the next eight to 10 years. The cranes were also part of the agreement.