U.S. ports and the funding of intermodal facilities : an overview of key issues

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• Creators:
  Luberoff, D. ; Walder, J.
• Corporate Contributors:
  New England University Transportation Center ; Taubman Center for State and Local Government ; United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Intermodal facilities
  • Finance
  • Cargo transportation
  • Containerization
  • Freight transportation
  • Funds
  • Highway transportation
  • Intermodal transportation systems
  • Marine transportation
  • Ports
  More +
• Resource Type:
  Research Paper
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Edition:
  Final report 09/01/1997-09/03/1999
• Corporate Publisher:
  New England University Transportation Center
• Abstract:
  The growing us eof containers to move freight has led carriers to use fewer but larger ports. In their efforts to attract and retain carriers, U.S. ports have made or are planning substantial investments in new berths, docks, and improved connections with the nation's rail and highway systems. however, the current port financing system--which generally relies on balance-sheet financing and, in most cases, direct public subsidies--could create several serious problems as ports move to carry out their investment plans because it makes it likely that public ports, not private shipping industries, will bear the risk of new invesments and lead officials to underestmiate the risk involved with new investments.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  DTRS95-G-0001
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/15366/dot_15366_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.86 MB]
• Collection(s):
  University Transportation Centers ; US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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