Western US steam-coal exports to the Pacific Basin: Port and Marine Task Group. [Monograph]
Volume 5 sets forth considerations and options in developing coal ports on the West Coast. It includes information on the size, configuration, and ownership of the present and planned world bulk vessel fleet, as well as factors affecting the cost and efficieny of sealift transportation alternatives. The report also covers capacity and timing of development for receiving ports, synthesized from research and discusstions with industry and government officials in Japan, South Korea, and the Republic of China. The physical and environmental aspects of announced plans to expand West Coast port capacity, capital and operating costs, and lead times for port expansion are also covered. The report includes marine charts and aerial photographs of the 26 planned West Coast port sites. 77 figures.
- OSTI ID:
- 6543774
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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