Q1 2026 | Trade and Industry Development
 

Q1 2026

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

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In this issue, our features examine supply chain management issues and strategies that help drive domestic economic growth. Our Sites & Programs offers an update on major U.S. ports, and our Shortlist examines America’s Top Sites for Business Development: a compendium of locations from across the country that include critical business infrastructure, workforce and transportation. Regionally, we’re presenting six locations – Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Virginia and Pennsylvania – that are ready for expansions and greenfield projects.

In this issue

The Port of Brownsville, Texas: Gateway to U.S.-Mexico Industry and Trade

BY: Trade & Industry Development

Port of Brownsville is the only deepwater seaport along the U.S.–Mexico border, located at the southernmost tip of Texas and closest to Mexico’s industrial core. Direct access to Mexico’s manufacturing sector makes it one of the most strategic ports when it comes to cross-border trade as well as a vital hub for operations serving U.S. and Mexican markets. more....

  Features
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The Science of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
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‘Human-In-The-Loop’ AI Strategies For Transportation Fleets
  Insights
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Before the Rail Consolidation
  Short List
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America’s Top Sites Help Business Development Get a Running Start
  Sites & Programs
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U.S. Ports Are Key Links in Driving the Broader Economy
  Spotlights
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Arizona’s Energy Leadership Powers Economic Growth
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Arkansas Grows New Investments in Rural Counties
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Louisiana’s Economic Advantage, Reinvented for a New Era
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Michigan: Reimagining the Arsenal of Democracy
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Energy Manufacturing is Powering Pennsylvania
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Infrastructure Investments Bolster Virginia’s Business Ecosystem