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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. Therefore, inventory is not sitting at the port of origin waiting for a vessel. to reduce transit times.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Slow economic growth has kept the percentage low, but the supply chain sector has made great strides in productivity, asset utilization and inventory management in the past three years.” There is no inventory tax, which is particularly advantageous to distribution companies. “Logistics costs as a percentage of GDP in the U.S.

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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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A review of the available space inventory reveals that Wheeling’s industrial parks are experiencing strong demand from both existing and new businesses. The vacancy rate for Chicago-area industrial space fell to six percent this year, with demand remaining strong.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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Over 80,000 vehicles travel through this intersection every day, making Waxahachie an ideal location for a variety of business and industry. The location on I-20, rail served by Union Pacific and Foreign Trade Zone #165 makes Midland a prime location for distribution and manufacturing.

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

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percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 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. Four sections are now open to travelers. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Inventory is exempt from property tax. Bond proceeds cannot be used for working capital or inventory. No personal property or inventory taxes. Inventory Tax Exemption: Effective January 1, 2011, business inventory is exempt from state property taxes (0.15 Real property taxes are among the lowest in the country.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Loan proceeds are to be used for working capital, inventory, equipment purchase, and real property improvements but cannot be used for refinancing of existing debt or outstanding debt payments. Funds may be used to acquire equipment, make leasehold improvements, purchase recycled raw materials and inventory or acquire real property.

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