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Seaports Safe Harbors for U.S. Industrial Real Estate Sector

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“Developers, investment interests and supply chain executives remain optimistic about our nation’s seaports,” said John Carver , Head of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Ports Airports and Global Infrastructure (PAGI) group. exports, they see a bright long-term future. What’s Happening in Panama? Time for an upgrade.

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Black Gold Rush

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“One can only imagine the impact on California’s education system, social programs, infrastructure, and even energy-tech R&D. Oilfields stretching from Long Beach to Bakersfield were tapped. Simply put, the overall economic benefits of opening up the Monterey shale field could reach $1 trillion.

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

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To meet demand, rails increased capacity with 1,300 new and rebuilt locomotives; 3,800 freight car purchases; and 700 new leased freight carts. Positive absorption remains in all industrial submarkets in DuPage County, showing continued strength and growth in the county in leasing, user sales and construction completions.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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However, the competition is heating up as other ports build up their infrastructure and dredge their channels to get ready. Major maritime shipping hubs including Los Angeles/Long Beach, Seattle/Tacoma and Oakland are ready to service the huge post-Panamax containers. In May 2013, CSX Transportation Inc.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. The principal and interest on the bonds are paid solely from the funds derived from leasing or selling the facilities to the user company. Expand fuel infrastructure, fueling stations and equipment.

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

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The federal Bureau of Land Management, which has subsurface mineral rights for much of the Monterey shale field, in December sold about 15 leases for thousands of acres of potential shale development in California. According to reports, a battle for mineral rights is now underway in the scenic vineyards of Hames Valley near Bradley, CA.