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NOLA Tops Logistics List, San Jose Leading IT Hub In BF’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The Port of New Orleans, at the center of the world’s busiest port complex, took first place in Business Facilities’ Logistics Leaders (Ports) ranking in the magazine’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report. Anchorage, AK held onto second place, followed by Louisville, KY, the North American hub for UPS. Far West U.S. -

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Tom Lyerla, the standard bearer

The Korte Company

A precedent for career goals had already been set in Tom’s family: working for the railroad. His father, a railroad engineer for the Cotton Belt Railroad. His grandfathers on both sides, railroad telegraphers. For Tom’s father, “the railroad was his life.” His uncle, a dispatcher for the Illinois Central.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Managing Risk in Public Works

PSMJ Resources

Railroads are particularly problematic. Across all of North America railroad permitting is a common challenge. If a project requires coordination with a railroad, allow substantial extra time and budget. Click here to order or contact PSMJ Education Department at education@psmj.com or (800) 537-7765. Newer Post.

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ASTM vs ASME Standards: Whats the Difference?

Work Gearz

What was initiated by railroad engineers as a committee to ensure better rail products, is now an international organization known for the development and publication of voluntary standards for products, materials, services, and systems. to help magnify the safety of the people and boost the productivity of engineers to many folds.

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A Blueprint For Success In Rural Colorado

Business Facilities

Colorado is a magnet for new and expanding businesses. News & World Report , is #1 in labor supply per CNBC and is the 5th best state for well-being according to Gallup-Healthways. The original blueprint was developed as an economic development strategy for Colorado. GRAND VALLEY: THE “REAL” COLORADO. Interstate 70 and U.S.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

1,677 miles of class 1 railroads. There also is Arkansas’s state-of-the-art railroad infrastructure comprising three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway and Kansas City Southern Railway. Arkansas also has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. 16,416 miles of state and U.S.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

But the good news does not stop there. Over 150 new companies have opened in the city, adding 500 full-time and 350 part-time positions. A NEW VISION FOR SCHOOLS. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system. How successful was the business recovery effort in Joplin?