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The Travel & Tourism Game

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Travel Association, 2.9 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 can be attributed to travel and tourism. Total domestic and international inbound traveler spending in the U.S. billion), Public Transportation ($200.4 billion), Auto Transportation ($166.5 billion) and Retail ($109.6

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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percent); Trade, Transportation & Utilities (3.0 percent in 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 This is due in part to the fact that economic recovery in Florida is feeding into retail sales. According to the 73rd Annual Report released by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board to the U.S. percent).”.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Autonomous forklifts and robot arms load, unload and transport goods within the warehouse area, connecting to one another and forming flexible conveyor belts. By the BF Staff. From the September/October 2017 Issue.

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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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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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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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According to the Chicago Tribune , “The fund will award convertible notes initially ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 to early-stage Illinois-based companies working in renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart grid, next-generation transportation and water resource management. Existing Foreign Trade Zone and U.S. percent.

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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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The state boasts an excellent transportation infrastructure that makes it a natural and cost-effective location for any business. Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel. market as well as international ports.

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