The overview report discusses the challenge of adjusting to technological change and environmental and social constraints faced by American seaports. The adjustment has been expensive and many ports are experiencing financial difficulties. Existing trends affecting ports involve deeper shipping channels and harbors, especially for oil imports; extensive capital expenditures; shifts in traditional patterns of cargo, with greater emphasis on a few major ports; increased expenses due to environmental and cargo safety regulations. Cost/benefit and financing studies are needed to assess any change in U.S. policies to accelerate or slow down these trends or to relieve financial distress of individual ports. The report identifies alternative policy choices available to the Congress and summarizes the views of Federal agencies.
American Seaports--Changes Affecting Operations and Development
1979
62 pages
Report
No indication
English
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