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World's Largest Ongoing Construction Projects

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Al Maktoum Airport, Dubai Different airports don't set you up for the size of Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport, which reaches out over in excess of 21 square miles. The airport's subsequent development stage alone has an expected expense of more than $32 billion.

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Top Ten Construction Projects in World

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Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai Spreading over 21 square miles, the Al Maktoum International Airport is the largest airport under construction ever. When finished, the airport will be able to accommodate the movements and servicing of two hundred wide-body airplanes and other assorted aircraft at one time.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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From the March/April 2014 issue. In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port.

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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Located on 250 acres of land at ADM’s Decatur processing complex, the new intermodal ramp offers direct access to three Class I railroads and close proximity to four interstate highways and a major U.S. According to the American Association of Railroads, U.S. Louis and Indianapolis. Exports from Illinois rose 5.1 percent to $68.1

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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds… With Larry V. Parman, Secretary, Oklahoma Department Of Commerce

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From the January/February 2014 issue. In addition to ground/trucking, we have an excellent proposition in air, rail, water, and pipeline distribution including 3 major airports, two with 9,800 ft. Parman Secretary Oklahoma Department of Commerce. By the Business Facilities Staff. How will it work? runways; one with a 7,800 ft.

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California-Based Logistics Company Picks Indiana

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Last year the company shipped more than half a million parts across the nation, which is a 40 percent increase from 2014. From our central location to our world-class airports, interstates, railroads and waterways, Indiana is a state that works for logistics.

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

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percent in 2014 to $1.45 percent in 2014. percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 In 2014, consumers began to drive the economy once again as consumer confidence measures soared,” said Wilson. percent to $80 billion in 2014. percent in 2014.

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