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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway are among those serving the state and provide transportation of raw materials and finished products throughout the nation. Rail access is provided by both the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and Union Pacific (UP) railroads, as well as several short-line railroads.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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Its facility includes the City Docks—located 34 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico on the Calcasieu River Ship Channel, which is 40 feet deep and 400 feet wide. Rail service is provided by Union Pacific, Burlington Northern, Santa Fe and Kansas City Southern. Sowela—also located in Lake Charles—began classes in 1940.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Nine miles of rail, able to accommodate up to 250 railcars with rail served by Union Pacific, Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Kansas City Southern. West Cameron Port is located on the Gulf of Mexico and provides deep water access, shallow draft capabilities and heavy infrastructure provisions. highway 90; and.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Program regulations are currently being drafted to include the expanded definition for “Advanced Manufacturers.” Right-to-Work State: Union membership in Kansas is 6.8%, well below the national average. Workers’ Compensation: Kansas ranks 9th lowest in the U.S. for worker compensation rates. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

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