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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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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. There is a four-lane interstate quality highway US 90 (future I-49) that parallels the railroads. Mary (PWSM) are shallow draft ports.

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

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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. At 1,675 feet, the arch was more than twice as long as the previous record-holder, the Hell Gate Railroad Bridge in New York City. Johns River to JAXPORT’S facilities.

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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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State by State Incentives Guide

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The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. Program regulations are currently being drafted to include the expanded definition for “Advanced Manufacturers.” Railroad Spurs. The benefit depends on the tier of the county in which the company locates.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

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11 21 00 Retail and Service Equipment. 12 53 00 Retail Furniture. 12 53 83 Custom Retail Furniture. 23 51 13 Draft Control Devices. Draft Control Fans. Draft-Induction Fans. 23 65 13 Forced-Draft Cooling Towers. Open-Circuit, Forced-Draft Cooling Towers. 23 65 14 Induced-Draft Cooling Towers.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

11 21 00 Retail and Service Equipment. 12 53 00 Retail Furniture. 12 53 83 Custom Retail Furniture. 23 51 13 Draft Control Devices. Draft Control Fans. Draft-Induction Fans. 23 65 13 Forced-Draft Cooling Towers. Open-Circuit, Forced-Draft Cooling Towers. 23 65 14 Induced-Draft Cooling Towers.