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How Millennium’s plan compares to Port Westward project

Concerns over coal dust have led to recent backlash against the terminals at Port Westward, including demands for further study from Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber and a move to by potential neighbor Portland General Electric to block one of the projects.
Kinder Morgan’s terminal is one of two proposed at Port Westward and is very different from another proposed by Ambre Energy. Ambre plans to haul coal to Port Westward by barge, while coal would arrive by train at the Kinder Morgan terminal. A “transloading” system that uses a giant auger and enclosed conveyors would transfer coal from barges to boats. No coal would be stockpiled on the site.
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Jaxport Gets New Calls by China Shipping, UASC

The Port of Jacksonville will get new calls this month by China Shipping and United Arab Shipping, which participate in a vessel-sharing agreement with CMA CGM in its PEX 3 service.
This development makes Jaxport the last port of call on the PEX 3 rotation’s westbound leg, following U.S. calls at Houston, Mobile and Miami.
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USA : The changing face of US unions

Source: The Next America

USA : Mitt Romney: Obama 'Takes Marching Orders From Union Bosses'

Source: Huffington Post

USA : NYC Labor Unions For Teachers, Principals Sue City Over School Closings

Source: CBS

USA : Make trade work for all Texans

Source: Caller

USA : AFL-CIO's Workers' Voice Campaign in WI a Taste of Future PA Actions

Source: Keystone Politics

USA : Organized labor to Springfield leaders: Pass gaming solution

Source: Decatur Tribune