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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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Midland is located in the heart of West Texas, half way between Fort Worth and El Paso. The location on I-20, rail served by Union Pacific and Foreign Trade Zone #165 makes Midland a prime location for distribution and manufacturing. For companies requiring rail, Greenville can be accessed by virtually every major railroad line.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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via a 14,500-mile inland waterway system, six Class One railroads and a nexus of interstate highways, New Orleans is the port of choice for the movement of everything from steel, rubber and manufactured goods to commodities like coffee,” said Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. Austin, TX tops the list, followed by El Paso, McCallen and Houston.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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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. Subsequently, the U.S.