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East vs. West

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It’ll enable huge post-Panamax container vessels to travel directly to Atlantic and Gulf ports instead of offloading their cargo on the West Coast and transporting it across America. Los Angeles and Long Beach are stressing their advantages, which they say cannot be matched by Gulf and East Coast ports. from the Far East.

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

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. “If you’re shipping something by air, it’s probably going through Memphis, and by water it will travel through New Orleans,” said BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. LONG BEACH, CA. “Memphis has earned its designation as America’s Aerotropolis.” LOGISTICS LEADERS (AIR CARGO). LOUISVILLE.

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Home Stretch

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The expanded Canal will permit super-sized Post-Panamax container vessels to travel directly to the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. .” Project managers and Canal Authority execs are giving firm assurances that the ribbon will be cut before the end of May. for the first time.

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

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The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. “In This Intermodal Center is the 3rd largest maritime port in the country, only behind Los Angeles/Long Beach and New York/New Jersey. Four sections are now open to travelers. million tons).

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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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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. Together, this transportation infrastructure (highway, rail and air) provides access to suppliers and customers, both domestically and worldwide. Decatur has strong utility infrastructure capacity.

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

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Discussions are currently underway regarding infrastructure concerns, utility coordination/installation issues, and the potential of obtaining rail-spur access for the site. Barstow is a major transportation corridor that serves more than 60 million travelers and 19 million vehicles each year. QUITE SIMPLY, HESPERIA WORKS FOR BUSINESS.