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Old 09-24-2012, 05:53 AM
 
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Exports from the Pittsburgh metro area jumped by 24.7% from 2010 to 2011. That's the word from the U.S. Department of Commerce which said the value of exports from the region rose by $3 billion last year to $15.2 billion, making Pittsburgh the 22nd largest metro area exporter in the nation.
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The leading merchandise export categories for the Pittsburgh metro area in 2011 included mining, primary metals manufacturing, machinery, chemicals and electronic products.
Big Surge in Exports From Pittsburgh | 90.5 WESA
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Old 09-24-2012, 06:41 AM
 
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I work in the international trade field, and I can tell you:

1) I was surprised that my recruiter found me a job in Pittsburgh, of all places.
2) The above is very true, and is still growing. I see air/ocean freight forwarding companies, brokers, etc constantly expanding into the region.
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Old 09-24-2012, 08:34 AM
 
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Prior thread (didn't go anywhere, but has a few more bits of information in the OP):

PGH exports up 24.7% 2011 over 2010
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