POINT OF VIEW: WATERWAYS OPTION SAVES AN INDUSTRY: MARINE LINKS ARE GOOD FOR GENERAL MOTORS, GOOD FOR THE UNITED STATES

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.

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• Authors:
  • Ward, G M
• Publication Date: 2002-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 36
• Serial:
  • TR News
  • Issue Number: 221
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0738-6826

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crisis management; Freight transportation; Inland water transportation; International trade; Just in time production
• Identifier Terms: General Motors Corporation
• Geographic Terms: Canada; United States
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Freight Transportation; Highways; Marine Transportation; Planning and Forecasting;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00929285
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Aug 26 2002 12:00AM