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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System

Construction and Infrastructure Law

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of Texas held that Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc. and related entities (collectively “Texas Central”) have eminent domain authority to acquire property for a proposed high-speed rail system between Dallas and Houston. [1] & Infrastructure, Inc. , FOOTNOTES. [1]

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McCarthy Awarded Wharf 2 at Port of Houston

Construction Superintendent Magazine

million upgrade of Wharf 2 at the Port of Houston Authority’s Barbours Cut Terminal located in Morgan’s Point, Texas. McCarthy was recently awarded the contract for the $38.7-million Barbours Cut is considered to be one of the premier container handling facilities in the country.

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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System

Construction and Infrastructure Law

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of Texas held that Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc. and related entities (collectively “Texas Central”) have eminent domain authority to acquire property for a proposed high-speed rail system between Dallas and Houston. [1] & Infrastructure, Inc. , FOOTNOTES [1] Miles v.

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Business Facilities’ 10th Annual Rankings Report: Memphis, NOLA Are Logistics Leaders; Houston Is No. 1 In Use Of Renewable Energy

Business Facilities

1 metro in the magazine’s Logistics Leaders (Ports) category, followed by Houston and the Port Authority of NY/NJ. ” “The world-class logistics infrastructure in New Orleans, which is second to none, was a key factor making Louisiana our top-ranked state for Best Business Climate this year,” Rogers added. .

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BUSINESS REPORT: Maryland — SSA’s New Data Hub Moves Forward In Urbana

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The existing computer center was constructed in 1979 and the infrastructure systems are approaching the end of their useful lives. Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) is seeking approval to construct a state-of-the-art natural gas fueled electric generation facility in Cecil County, MD. Reasor, Jr.,

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

Business Facilities

And those pro-business factors are evident in Brunswick County with low operating costs, exceptional transportation and utility infrastructure, a strong commitment to education and workforce development and the commitment to work in partnership with business. It is well known that Virginia is one of the best locations for business in the U.S.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

Business Facilities

West Cameron Port is located on the Gulf of Mexico and provides deep water access, shallow draft capabilities and heavy infrastructure provisions. Located four miles south of Interstate 10, the Port of Vinton is eight miles east of the Texas-Louisiana border and 107 miles east of Houston. West Calcasieu Port.

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