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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Ports also play a role in national security by supporting the mobilization, deployment and resupply of U.S. It is accessible to barge traffic year round with slack water access to the barge berthing area and rail access to the Canadian National Railroad. military forces. stay competitive with foreign manufacturers and suppliers.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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While standing next to each other during a press conference, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Lotte CEO Soon Hyo “Steve” Chung told a group of onlookers that the company would establish its headquarters in Lake Charles (relocating from Houston). Mary (PWSM) are shallow draft ports.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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national security concern has been reducing our dependence on foreign oil. With 32 ports statewide, Louisiana offers six deep-draft ports capable of transferring large quantities of cargo, is one of only two U.S. Ever since the oil shocks of the 1970s, a primary U.S. Already the nation’s No. 2 crude oil producer and No.