STUDY OF THE PORT OF METROPOLITAN ST LOUIS - PHASE II-A: A PRIMER ON INLAND WATERWAYS PORTS - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report is a summary of the results of a study on inland marine port operations. It includes an outline description of the Port of St. Louis, a discussion of the effects of river flow dynamics, and analysis of port efficiency, an evaluation of the effect of new marine concepts on ports planning, and a discussion on port development. Recommendations are provided for the inland waterways industry and the Maritime Administration.

• Corporate Authors:

  East-West Gateway Coordinating Council

  112 North 4th Street, Suite 1200
  St Louis, MO  United States  63102
• Publication Date: 1976-8

Media Info

• Pagination: 25 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Development; Inland water transportation; Port operations; Ports; River ports; Transportation planning; Water transportation
• Geographic Terms: Missouri
• Old TRIS Terms: Inland waterways transportation; Waterway transportation
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00149334
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Administration
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Apr 13 1977 12:00AM