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.


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    Title :

    Great Lakes Ports Coal Handling Capacity and Export Coal Potential


    Contributors:
    A. H. Ames (author)

    Publication date :

    1981


    Size :

    45 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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