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U.S. Maritime Administration A National Port Gateway & Freight Corridor Strategy

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Don't hesitate to comment below if you have any questions or additional phrases U.S. Maritime AdministrationA National Port Gateway & Freight Corridor Strategy American Waterways Operators, Inc. July 23, 2008 Draft - For Discussion Only ,Why a National Strategy? The Marine Transportation System is a Story of Success The System is Facing Serious Challenges We Need to Change Our Approach to Face Future Challenges The National Port Gateway and Freight Corridor Strategy Draft - For Discussion Only ,The Marine Transportation System (MTS) Success Story The MTS: Channels, gateway ports, near-port connectors & interstate corridors that move our freight and passengers. The MTS is the U.S. engine for International Trade International Trade and GDP (Prosperity) are directly proportional. Until now, the MTS has successfully supported America’s Prosperity and International Trade. Draft - For Discussion Only ,The System is Facing Serious Challenges Existing Landside Congestion is already a serious problem: Congestion costs us as much as $ 200 Billion each year and climbing. We waste 2.3 billion gallons and 3.7 billion hours each year. Congestion slows freight, reduces reliability and increases cost. Experts project a doubling of international freight by 2015. Transportation Routes and Trends are changing: Panama Canal Expansion Ships are getting larger and deeper Manufacturing centers are shifting Environmental and community pressures influence freight choices Energy costs are soaring Exports are on the rise Draft - For Discussion Only ,We Need to Change Our Approach SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Highways & Transit Railroads Draft - For Discussion Only ,We Need to Change Our Approach WATER ACCESS SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Highways & Transit Maintenance Deepening Railroads Navigation Draft - For Discussion Only ,We Need to Change Our Approach WATER ACCESS PORTS SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Highways & Transit Maintenance Deepening Railroads Navigation Draft - For Discussion Only ,We Need to Change Our Approach WATER ACCESS PORTS SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Highways & Transit Maintenance Near-Port Connectors Deepening Railroads Navigation Marine Highways Draft - For Discussion Only ,We Need to Change Our Approach The Marine Transportation System WATER ACCESS PORTS INTERSTATE CORRIDORS (Surface Transportation) Highways & Transit Maintenance Near-Port Connectors Deepening Railroads Navigation Marine Highways Draft - For Discussion Only ,The National Port Gateway and Freight Corridor Strategy Views the Marine Transportation System as a single system with the ports at the nexus Objective: Ensure the MTS develops and shifts capacity in concert, maximizing reliability and minimizing congestion The Marine Transportation System and its Institutional Challenges Water Access Ports, Terminals and Landside Access Interstate Rail, Road and Marine Highway Links Draft - For Discussion Only ,Balancing Capacity and Demand Capacity Demand Draft - For Discussion Only ,Strategy Development to Date Maritime Administration met with stakeholders: Ports Shippers and Carriers Railroads Trucking Interests Industry Associations Developed initial draft Strategy Briefed American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) leadership, Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC) Draft - For Discussion Only ,The Marine Transportation System and its Institutional Challenges Overview Governance Funding Port Infrastructure Development National Defense Findings Draft - For Discussion Only ,Overview Recent and Future Increase in Intermodal Cargo Highway and Rail Challenges Obstacles to Port Infrastructure Development Time to Build Cost Permitting Land Use Intermodal Road and Rail Links Draft - For Discussion Only ,Governance 18 Federal Agencies Play a Role in MTS Dredging Regulation Environmental Role of the CMTS State and Local Government Roles State DOT County, City, MPOs Ports and the Private Sector Landlord/tenant Owner/operator Role of