SUPERCARRIERS VERSUS U.S. HARBOR DIMENSIONS

Provision of adequate harbor depths or alternative offshore loading facilities raises questions of regional transportation needs and marketing patterns. Studies and formulation of investment plans should be promptly initiated with close cooperation established between concerned Federal agencies, industrial, maritime, and port interests.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Koisch, F P
• Publication Date: 1971-2

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 19-31
• Serial:
  • Journal of Waterways and Harbors Division
  • Volume: 97
  • Issue Number: WW1
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Offshore terminals; Port capacity; Port operations; Transportation planning
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00019418
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Paper 7904
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 19 1972 12:00AM