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

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During the past several months, City staff has been working with representatives from Rothbart Development to coordinate the environmental and permitting approval process for the Super Wal-Mart project that is proposed to be constructed on a 28-acre site located at the southeast corner of East Main Street and Montara Road.

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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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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries. Railroad Spurs.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

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01 55 13 Temporary Access Roads. 01 55 23 Temporary Roads. 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. Closed-Circuit, Forced-Draft Cooling Towers. 23 51 13 Draft Control Devices.