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

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Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 Costs for water transportation rose 8.9

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Ports provide the link for getting goods to consumers and transporting U.S. AOE’s can range from large urban airports with heavy scheduled passenger service to small rural airports serving general aviation. PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA: A BEVY OF ACTIVITY. made products overseas for export.

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

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This project will continue to position Louisiana as a leader in the global technology sector as we are bringing in one of the largest, most successful, most innovative companies to create a first-of-its-kind software development center in Louisiana,” Gov. million office building will be funded by the State of Louisiana ($14.8

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33

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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee

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Runners-up in the 2013 competition included Utah, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Pennsylvania. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2014 and will result in a 1.5-million-square-foot Memphis touts all four modes of transportation. The state has put in place a solid foundation for robust job creation for years to come.”.

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

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The 50-foot deep container berth was completed in 2012, two years ahead of its original schedule. In May 2013, CSX Transportation Inc. The first phase of the terminal is scheduled to open in the 2025-2028 timeframe. Construction on that facility is scheduled to start in the third quarter.

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

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Other states with large shale deposits—including Pennsylvania, Ohio and Louisiana—are moving full speed ahead with large-scale fracking operations. Based on our current project schedule, it is anticipated that the project could break ground toward the end of 2013. Barstow Casino & Resort Project. Barstow Industrial Park.