The objective of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of the role of the Great Lakes as part of the waterways transportation system of the United States. Primarily, the Lakes serve as a route for U.S. domestic commerce and translake trade with Canada. This report focuses on use of the Lakes for U.S. domestic commerce, how the Lakes function for interlake and intralake transportation, and the U.S. government and private entities that provide related transportation services and ports and waterways infrastructure. Where relevant, Canadian interests are addressed in the report. Transportation modes, Historical and institutional perspective, Regions and physical geography of the Great Lakes, Vessel type, Bulk commodities, Traffic forecasts, Operation and maintenance.


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    Title :

    Overview of the Commercial Navigation Industry of the United States on the Great Lakes


    Publication date :

    1992


    Size :

    204 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English