Great Lakes ports coal handling capacity and export coal potential

Technical Report · Sun Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:5785520

Ames, Jr, A H

This study was developed to determine the competitive position of the Great Lakes Region coal-loading ports in relation to other US coastal ranges. Due to the congestion at some US Atlantic coastal ports US coal producers have indicated a need for alternative export routes, including the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System. The study assesses the regions coal handling capacity and price competitiveness along with the opportunity for increased US flag vessel service. A number of appendices are included showing major coal producers, railroad marketing representatives, US vessel operators, and port handling capacities and throughput. A rate analysis is provided including coal price at the mine, rail rate to port, port handling charges, water transportation rates to western Europe, Great Lakes route versus the US Atlantic Coast ports.

• Research Organization: Maritime Administration, Cleveland, OH (USA). Great Lakes Region
• OSTI ID: 5785520
• Report Number(s): PB-81-171381
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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