A dramatic increase in freight moving on the nation's highways and rail lines, coupled with growing congestion and infrastructure limitations, has prompted DOT to explore new mobility-enhancing options like short sea shipping (SSS)--transporting freight by water between domestic ports, either along the coast or on inland waterways. This report describes (1) why SSS is being considered and factors affecting its viability, (2) the department's role in the development of this option, and (3) issues that should be considered by public transportation decision makers when making investment decisions about this option or other types of projects for addressing freight mobility challenges. This report is based on a review of pertinent studies, federal activities, and an examination of two new SSS operations.
Freight Transportation: Short Sea Shipping Option Shows Importance of Systematic Approach to Public Investment Decisions
2005
62 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Marine & Waterway Transportation , Transportation & Traffic Planning , Cargo transportation , Marine transportation , Shipping , Public transportation , Mobility , Investments , Ports(Facilities) , Traffic congestion , Freight transportation , Intermodal transportation systems , Rail transportation , Decision making , Short sea shipping , GAO reports
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