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Title:
CARGO FORECASTING AND THE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS. PORTS, WATERWAYS, CARGO FORECASTING, AND INTERMODAL COORDINATION - PROCEEDINGS OF THE 11TH ANNUAL PORTS AND WATERWAYS CONFERENCE
Accession Number:
00473056
Abstract:
This paper gives an overview of the role of strategic planning in the development of cargo forecasts, what it consists of, why it is required, the role of cargo forecasts, and the process of trade forecasting and interpreting the results. Industry changes that are characterized by acceleration of change, increased competition for cargoes, and overcapacity and depressed earnings are listed. The determining of strategic issues that confront a port is discussed as well as the analysis of trade trends and cargo forecasts.
Supplemental Notes:
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Corporate Authors:
Transportation Research Board
500 Fifth Street, NW
Media Type:
Digital/other
Subject Areas:
Administration and Management; Economics; Finance; Freight Transportation; Highways; Marine Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Society
Created Date:
Sep 30 1988 12:00AM
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