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Chapter 1 - Background
Chapter 1 - Background
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The important factors behind an increased interest in waterborne shipments in Europe and other parts of the world are also found in the United States -- congested roads, high fuel prices, tolls, road taxes, hours-of-service limitations on truck drivers, driver shortages, safety concerns, and environmental concerns. Available land near the coasts and other navigable waterways is expensive, environmentally sensitive, and in short supply -- factors that have significantly stymied the ability of the transportation network in these areas to expand to meet growing demand.
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Second, there is congestion on highway corridors, where the shipping containers are primarily 48-ft and 53-ft domestic containers or trailers moving between points that have a marine highway alternative. Finally, there is border congestion with Canada and Mexico, the United States' North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
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This report contains appendices that provide detailed information related to research activities. Appendix A provides a table of interviewee characteristics, Appendix B gives a table of North American marine highway ventures, Appendix C lists shipper requirements, Appendix D compiles potential obstacles, Appendix E outlines marine highway legislation, Appendix F describes the Quebec Province greenhouse gas program, Appendix G contains an annotated bibliography, and Appendix H defines acronyms used in this report.
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