Can Marine Highways Deliver?

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Freight and freightage.

Harbors.

Technological innovations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Examines potential for shifting freight traffic from roads to river and coastal waterways to mitigating highway congestion. Considers whether "marine highways" can deliver tangible benefits and attract shippers that utilize trucks. Discusses vessel and port technology, and addresses issues for Congress regarding the harbor maintenance tax and the Merchant Marine Act, also known as the Jones Act, which requires all domestic shipping be carried in U.S. built ships

Notes:

CRS Report

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division. Can Marine Highways Deliver

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-RSI-0039

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