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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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And while it may take some time before these vehicles are ready to hit the road, the progress is being made and has the potential to drive greater economic efficiency than any other supply chain technology, slashing the cost of transport, once all the legal, safety and social issues are overcome. CONNECTING NASHVILLE TO LONDON, AND BEYOND.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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This service can remove about 700 trucks from the highways with each barge movement, making a major contribution to improving the air quality, safety and road capacity for our region. Current transportation inefficiencies create major issues with congestion, pollution and public safety. M-580 Project Scope.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Gilbert is aggressively moving forward with a daring plan to revive two square miles of property with a variety of commercial enterprises, including hotels, casinos and retail stores. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing.

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