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BIO and its Members

BIO and its Members

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) represents more than 1,100 member companies and research organizations. BIO members are involved in the ...

Gateways to Economic Development: Water Ports Driving Business Around the Nation

Gateways to Economic Development: Water Ports Driving Business Around the Nation

According to the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the United States has 95,471 statute miles of shoreline, and the American As...

The “Risky” Nature of Global Site Selection

The “Risky” Nature of Global Site Selection

When it comes to global supply chain considerations, the one decision factor which has taken on increasing scrutiny and importance is that of risk man...

Corridors of Commerce: Strategic Locations Make a Bottom-line Difference

Corridors of Commerce: Strategic Locations Make a Bottom-line Difference

Legend has it that years ago a traveler seeking directions in rural Maine was told, “You can’t get there from here.” That is a phrase no business whic...

Trends in the Plastics Industry Impacting Site Selection Decisions

Trends in the Plastics Industry Impacting Site Selection Decisions

For an industry that didn’t even exist 100 years ago, plastics continue to grow rapidly and the industry is in constant evolution. The plastic resin p...

Impact of Expanding the Panama Canal

Impact of Expanding the Panama Canal

Since its completion in 1914, the Panama Canal has been a critical link in the global transportation network. Currently, 20 percent of all U.S. import...

Fabricated Metals Site Selection Trends

Fabricated Metals Site Selection Trends

This article addresses site selection dynamics pertaining to the fabricated metals sector. Fabricated metals is among the industries emerging earliest...

Georgia: A Thriving Supply Chain Hub

Georgia: A Thriving Supply Chain Hub

Georgia’s logistics and transportation network is one of its most formidable assets, supporting all industry in the state by enabling companies to qui...

Florida’s Seaports an Economic Asset

Florida’s Seaports an Economic Asset

For cruise ships and cargo ships, Florida’s seaports serve as more than destination points for passengers on recreational ventures and hubs for intern...

AAPA Discusses the Security Improvements and Challenges of U.S. Ports

AAPA Discusses the Security Improvements and Challenges of U.S. Ports

Port and industry leaders from throughout the Western Hemisphere paused on Sunday, Sept. 11, as part of the 100th Annual Convention of the American As...