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Waterways4 A Plan to Cut Ship Rates and Link Transport
A discussion outlines boosting inland water transport to reduce shipper costs. It stresses navigable channels under federal oversight, coordinated boat lines with rail and road networks, and pro-rated through rates similar to rail systems. It argues waterways complement rail and road, not replace them, and calls for productive regions, suitable vessels, and joint administration.
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