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World's Largest Ongoing Construction Projects

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With 278 square kilometers, the $64 billion Dubailand will have six sections: amusement parks, sports settings, eco-the travel industry, wellbeing offices, science attractions, and inns. The airport's subsequent development stage alone has an expected expense of more than $32 billion.

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

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These ports are reminding cross-country destinations that they can still get containers to them faster over land than it will take the big ships traveling through the Canal to reach East and Gulf Coast Ports. At 1,675 feet, the arch was more than twice as long as the previous record-holder, the Hell Gate Railroad Bridge in New York City.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. billion in 2014, accounting for 12.1 In addition, more than 400,000 Americans were employed in FTZ activities in 2014, an increase of 7.7 FTZs jumped 24.8 percent from the previous year, to $99.2 employment growth.

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

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From the July/August 2014 issue. Projections show that even just a 15 percent increase in 2014 could generate an additional 1,725 jobs and infuse another $10 million into Illinois’ economy.”. The property is being prepared for occupancy sometime in September 2014 by FedEx Ground Services to accommodate its expanding operations.

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Battle of Bayonne

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At 1,675 feet, the arch was more than twice as long as the previous record-holder, the Hell Gate Railroad Bridge in New York City. The added height is needed to accommodate huge container ships traveling from an expanded Panama Canal to terminals in Newark, Elizabeth and Staten Island on the Kill Van Kull.

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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success

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From the March/April 2014 issue. The region is a major transportation hub and travelers can reach any market in the country within three hours by air. The region sits in the middle of major trucking, shipping and railroad systems, allowing goods to flow efficiently throughout the country. By Robert Tilton. jobless rate.