Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway Regional Transportation Study; the Competitive Position of the Great Lakes for Containerized Cargo

摘要

This report analyzes the competitive position of the Great Lakes for containerized cargo. The container market is analyzed from the perspective of shippers and carriers. A pro forma cost analysis for a number of options of accommodating potential general cargo traffic is conducted. Comparative transportation costs per ton are developed for a Great Lakes routing and competing Atlantic coastal locations.