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Millington industries and businesses benefit greatly from its prime location in Shelby County near Memphis, popularly known as "America's Distribution Center." Memphis is headquarters for FedEx and Memphis International Airport, recognized for over 10 years as the world's busiest cargo airport. Shelby County also has excellent north-south and east-west highway links via I-55, I-40 and seven U.S. Highways. Five Class I railroads serving Shelby County, provide service to all parts of the U.S., Canada, & Mexico. The Mississippi River water system accommodates major barge traffic year-round. These transportation systems are crucial to the economical health of the metropolitan area with a population of more than one million.
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