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Title: POINT OF VIEW: WATERWAYS OPTION SAVES AN INDUSTRY: MARINE LINKS ARE GOOD FOR GENERAL MOTORS, GOOD FOR THE UNITED STATES
Accession Number: 00929285
Record Type: Component
Availability: Find a library where document is available Abstract: Marine links proved vital in supplying several industries threatened by the highway congestion caused by border security measures after September 11. Logistics managers worked overtime to identify and implement alternative transportation plans, including the waterways option, to meet just-in-time requirements. This point-of-view article concludes that the United States should continue to develop the cross-border water freight option.
Supplemental Notes: Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved
Language: English
Corporate Authors: Transportation Research Board 500 Fifth Street, NW Authors: Ward, G MPagination: p. 36
Publication Date: 2002-7
Serial: Features: Photos
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TRT Terms: Identifier Terms: Geographic Terms: Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Freight Transportation; Highways; Marine Transportation; Planning and Forecasting
Files: TRIS, TRB
Created Date: Aug 26 2002 12:00AM
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