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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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Mary’s leading position including incredible ease getting materials and finished good into and out of the area via a multi-modal transportation network including, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, a Class 1 rail system and Highway 90 (future I-49), an interstate quality 4-lane highway. Mary (PWSM) are shallow draft ports.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

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ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials. CAD: Cadmium, Computer-Aided Drafting. MAT: Material. MATL: Material. MTL: Material, Metal. RR: Railroad. He is a sample listing of abbreviation derived across a wide venue of sources. ASCE: American Society of Civil Engineers. ASPH: Asphalt. ASSY: Assembly.

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

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In 2012, more than 1 million cubic yards of recycled dredge material was deposited in the development of the terminal. 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.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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After several months of work, the Draft EIR for the Super Wal-Mart project is now complete and is currently being circulated for review. It is anticipated that the Draft EIR will be brought before the Planning Commission for certification in March 2013.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

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00 31 25 Existing Material Information. 00 31 26 Existing Hazardous Material Information. Material Testing Information. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. 00 31 26 Existing Hazardous Material Information. Material Testing Information. 00 62 34 Recycled Content of Materials Form. Requirements.