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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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We at Lotte Chemical are very proud of this project, as it represents a significant investment for us. 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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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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“This new 50-foot-deep berth and these cranes were absolutely critical to the long-term future of the Port of Baltimore, enabling Maryland to retain existing business and jobs while allowing us to accommodate new business and create new jobs that will come aboard the larger ships that are on the horizon,” said Gov.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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Join us as we zero in on the locations where New Energy is powering growth. With 32 ports statewide, Louisiana offers six deep-draft ports capable of transferring large quantities of cargo, is one of only two U.S. In this report, we take a comprehensive look at the Energy Revolution. All other sections were written by Jenny Vickers.].

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Sales & Use Tax Exclusion for Advanced Manufacturing Projects (SB1128) : Approved by the Governor during the 2012 legislative session, which expanded the scope of this program. Program regulations are currently being drafted to include the expanded definition for “Advanced Manufacturers.” Railroad Spurs.

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