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Upswing Brings Bustle Back to German Ports

February 20, 2012
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The number of containers passing through Hamburg rose 14 percent in 2011, helping Germany’s largest port jump to number two in Europe. Germany’s economic growth carried the EU in 2011, increasing the country’s attractiveness as an investment destination.
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Mexico’s Manufacturing Base Rebounds

February 20, 2012
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As companies expand their capabilities, Mexico’s advantages—and proximity to its biggest export market — will become evident and its manufacturing base will expand even further. The industry sectors seeing the largest increases will be automotive, aerospace, and medical devices.
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Estes Opens New Terminal in Dayton, Ohio

February 03, 2012
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Estes Express Lines, a freight transportation provider, has opened a new, 36-door terminal in the Dayton, Ohio area to support a consistent upward trend in business levels in the region.
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Freight Railroads Expect to Spend a Record $13 Billion on Capital Expenditures in 2012

January 31, 2012
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The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has announced that the nation's major freight railroads are projected to invest a record $13 billion in capital expenditures in 2012 to expand, upgrade, and enhance the nation's freight rail network.
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Regions with Ports Get a Leg Up on Attracting Economic Development

January 30, 2012
Ken Krizner
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Their advantage will grow after the Panama Canal expansion is complete.
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2012: The BRICs and Beyond

January 30, 2012
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The BRICs remain popular with U.S. exporters, but they are difficult places to do business.
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Brazil's GDP Remains Low

January 23, 2012
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Despite the creation of millions of new jobs, as well as foreign investment increases, Brazil's GDP is still quite low.
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President Obama Needs to Consider Latin America's Exports Market

January 23, 2012
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Throughout the last decade, U.S. imports from, as well as exports to, Latin America have declined considerably.
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Insight, Inc. Analyzes Supply Chain Vulnerability

January 18, 2012
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Insight, Inc., a supply chain solutions provider, has recently stated that considerable supply chain tribulations could occur if conflict occurs in the Strait of Hormuz, since roughly 20 to 30 percent of the world's oil supply passes through it every day.
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Talented, Trained Workforce is Crucial for Business Success

The Southeast region is attracting expanding companies and labor forces.
January 03, 2012
Ken Krizner
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There are many reasons why companies decide on one particular metro area over others for its site-location project. One of the most important reasons is the ability to recruit a skilled, well-educated workforce—both locally and from other parts of the country—to make the expansion a success.
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This conference will explore the key questions facing the economic development profession as we work to connect locally and succeed globally.

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