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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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NOLA, MEMPHIS ARE LOGISTICS LEADERS. Memphis, home to the global hub for FedEx, continued to command the top spot in BF’s Logistics Leaders (Air Cargo Hubs) metro ranking. Houston (Zone 84) and El Paso (Zone 68) also shined in BF’s new ranking of top Foreign Trade Zones. GLOBAL RANKINGS.

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Colliers International Predicts Moderate Growth For The Global Economy In 2014

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This and other global insights are included in a report, 25 Predictions for 2014 , which also forecasts expansion in second-tier markets as global investors look for new opportunities. as Charlotte, Tampa, Indianapolis and Memphis.” as Charlotte, Tampa, Indianapolis and Memphis.” “In the U.S.,

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Labor Department forecasts that truck drivers will account for 43 percent of the growth in logistics jobs in the coming years. The 24th Annual State of Logistics Report predicts a continuing plague of overcapacity and rate problems for ocean carriers due to optimistic economic forecasts that led to companies expanding their fleets.