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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. These ports are home to liquefied natural gas facilities.

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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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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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With two university systems bracketing the parish to the east and west, an educated workforce is just part of the package. 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. Mary (PWSM) are shallow draft ports.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Property Tax Abatements: The Tax Incentive Reform Act of 1992 (TIRA) allows qualified industries to receive abatements of non-educational property taxes for new businesses locating to Alabama and for expansions of existing facilities in Alabama. The combined state and local millage rate would then be applied to the assessed value.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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With 32 ports statewide, Louisiana offers six deep-draft ports capable of transferring large quantities of cargo, is one of only two U.S. states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline. Already the nation’s No. 2 crude oil producer and No.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

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11 01 50 Operation and Maintenance of Educational and Scientific Equipment. 11 06 50 Schedules for Educational and Scientific Equipment. 11 50 00 Educational and Scientific Equipment. Accessories. 07 71 00 Roof Specialties. 07 71 13 Manufactured Copings. 07 71 16 Manufactured Counterflashing Systems. Gutter Debris Guards.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

11 01 50 Operation and Maintenance of Educational and Scientific Equipment. 11 06 50 Schedules for Educational and Scientific Equipment. 11 50 00 Educational and Scientific Equipment. Accessories. 07 71 00 Roof Specialties. 07 71 13 Manufactured Copings. 07 71 16 Manufactured Counterflashing Systems. Gutter Debris Guards.