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The Korte Company Completes facility for Union Pacific

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The Korte Company completed a 12,136-square-foot maintenance facility in Las Vegas for Union Pacific, one of America's most recognized companies. The UP Railroad connects 23 states in the western portion of the country by rail, providing a critical link in supporting our nation's infrastructure.

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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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Celadon to Open Driver Training School in Indy, Add 500 New Jobs

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The company, which provides long-haul, dry van truckload service throughout North America, will invest $5.7 “At the heart of the nation, our convenient location and expansive transportation infrastructure strengthen Indiana’s reputation as the ‘Crossroads of America.’

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Winners in the Next Economy

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are building new infrastructure and growing their economies at exponential rates. In addition to boasting the number one cargo airport in North America, they have five Class-I railroads, the 4 th largest inland port and the 3 rd most travelled interstate systems. A Report from the Mid-South Aerotropolis Conference.

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Port of South Louisiana: Your Key to the World

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The Port of South Louisiana is not only the #1 grain exporter in the United States, distributing over 50 percent of the nation’s grain, but also the highest ranked exporter in North America. The resident industry within the Port includes companies in the petrochemical, fertilizer, and logistics trades. Regionally, the Port contributes $1.8

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Several ongoing infrastructure upgrades taking place are greatly enhancing transportation in the region, adding to the capacity for businesses to grow. Today a 60,000-square-foot building with the entire infrastructure in place is nearing completion and the new Lanesville Business Park is on the market. Areva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,

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

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However, the competition is heating up as other ports build up their infrastructure and dredge their channels to get ready. Under a public-private partnership (P3) agreement with Ports America Chesapeake, a 50-foot deep container berth was constructed in 2012. The Port has had a 50-foot deep channel since 1990.