Need for port development legislation. [In support of S. 865]

Technical Report · Mon Jun 27 04:00:00 EDT 1983

OSTI ID:6684057

Joseph, M R

The author gives testimony in support of Senate Bill S.865. US ports are a weak link in the mine-to-market chain as evidenced by the long wait to load coal for overseas customers. This weakness cost us lost revenue of over $1 billion in 1980 and 1981. Therefore the US needs legislation to upgrade ports and harbors to meet the global demand for US coal. Discussion is presented under the headings. Trends in Coal Use and Trade; the US share of the World Coal Market; Port Capacity and the Need for Deep Draft Channels in the US; the Customer Countries; the Competing Countries; the Trend Towards Larger Vessels; Legislation Proposals to Improve Coastal Ports; and National Coal Association Supports S.865 with Modifications. Appendices include data on future coal trade, port capacity, channel depth, ocean transport and shipping cost, and channel improvements at US ports. 21 tables. (DMC)

• Research Organization: National Research Council, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6684057
• Report Number(s): NP-4901568; ON: TI84901568
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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