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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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Examples of major logistics clusters include Memphis, home to hundreds of distribution centers and a major air freight hub with impressive land, water and rail logistics assets as well. The Memphis International Airport is home to the FedEx Superhub. Louis and Kansas City. Photo: Memphismegasite.com.).

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Rising Export Volumes Spur Inland Port Development Across the U.S.

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Many of the country’s inland ports are located in the Midwest, including Chicago, Memphis, St. Louis and Kansas City. Critical to their success is their connectivity to rail and seaports and being able to provide manufacturers with smooth and quick intermodal trans-loading. Their location is vital.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St. Ports along the Mississippi River are in Osceola, West Memphis and McGehee. That represents 42 percent of the total U.S. population. million square feet.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights

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Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St. Louis, Tulsa, Little Rock and Memphis are just hours away. The Joplin Metro area’s position for serving national markets is nearly as advantageous as Chicago or Kansas City. The Joplin Metro area in southwest Missouri is in the center of North American markets.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back

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Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St. Louis, Tulsa, Little Rock and Memphis are just hours away. The Joplin Metro area’s position for serving national markets is nearly as advantageous as Chicago or Kansas City. Northpark Mall, Joplin, MO.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Dyer County is located in Northwest Tennessee, about 75 miles north of Memphis, and is bordered on the west by the mighty Mississippi River. Dyersburg is about a 90-minute drive from Memphis International Airport and the Super Hub of FedEx. Port of Cate offers close proximity to interstates I-55, I-155, I-40, I-24 and I-69.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St. Louis, Tulsa, Little Rock and Memphis are just hours away. The Joplin Metro area’s position for serving national markets is nearly as advantageous as Chicago or Kansas City. The Joplin Metro area in southwest Missouri is in the center of North American markets.