Transportation is the key to this nation's strength. Within this industry, the movement of freight is critical-an aspect made even more significant in a global economy. Effective management of freight movement requires a robust infrastructure and the implementation of an integrated, intermodal approach to transportation. The government must address the immediate needs of upgrading and expanding the infrastructure associated with all modes of transportation from both a requirements and financial perspective. Effectively addressing freight movement also requires the Department of Transportation to develop a strategy to implement an intermodal vision to overseeing the transportation industry.
Transportation, Industry Study, Spring 2008
2008
34 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Transportation , Business & Economics , Logistics Military Facilities & Supplies , Cargo , Industries , United states government , Economics , Infrastructure , Safety , Delay , Environmental protection , Energy conservation , Shipping , Finance , Commerce , National security , Policies , Military research , Freight transportation , Freight transportation industry , Intermodal approach , Infrastructure expansion , Infrastructure upgrade , Financial planning , Traffic congestion , Funding , Energy efficiency , Transportation capacity , Transportation requirements
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