Integration of Bulk Inland Waterway/Ocean Transportation Systems

摘要

A technical and economic evaluation of coal transport from the Illinois Basin to a proposed Coal Gasification/Methanol Complex in Panama is presented. Emphasis is placed on development of transportation systems to allow increased participation of U.S. built and manned vessels in export of coal and other bulk commodities. The cost differentials favoring foreign over U.S. flag shipping are quantified, and potential methods of offsetting U.S. disadvantages are presented.