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Header 1 INTRODUCTION TASK 1: FORMATION OF A PA BARGE SHIPPERS’ COUNCIL <strong>Container</strong>-on-Barge Pre-Feasibility Study TASK 2A: MARKET ANALYSIS FINAL REPORT TASK 2B: MEXICAN MARKET CASE STUDY TASK 3: ESTABLISH A MEXICAN BARGE SHIPPERS’ COUNCIL FUTURE ACTIONS APPENDICES
Final Report <strong>Container</strong>-On-Barge Pre-Feasibility Study July 1, 2003 Introduction This report is funded as a Cooperative Agreement (DTMA1H00005) between the Port of Pittsburgh Commission (PPC) and the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD). The purpose of the agreement is to organize current barge shippers, potential barge shippers, barge towing companies and river terminals in Pennsylvania, Northeastern Mexico (Monterrey) and points in-between along the Inland Waterway Transportation System (IWTS); and to create dialogue between the various parties to increase waterway commerce and establish models that other ports may choose to follow.
Page 1: CONTAINER-ON-BARGE PRE-FEASIBILITY
Page 5 and 6: Summary This report responds to the
Page 7 and 8: Marketing efforts to date are likew
Page 9 and 10: To date, council members have ident
Page 11 and 12: Initial Assumptions: 1. Freight tra
Page 13 and 14: Issues Explored: 1. Projected conge
Page 15 and 16: Task 2A: Market Analysis: The PPC w
Page 17 and 18: Characteristics of Successful COB S
Page 19 and 20: Obstacles to Starting a COB Service
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Page 23 and 24: Alternatives to Double Handling Fee
Page 25 and 26: Promoting the Cheapest Way Barging
Page 27 and 28: Inventory Cost If barging adds to t
Page 29 and 30: In addition to the region specific
Page 31 and 32: Task 3: Establish a Mexican Barge S
Page 33: Future Actions Demonstration Projec

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