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Stats on Pipelines |
Avg intercity haul = 610 mi
Carries 20% of total intercity frieght traffic |
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Adv and Disadv of Pipelines |
Adv: carriers liquids with a low risk of spills, underground form of transpo (safe), low cost
Disadv: low geographic coverage, carries only liquids, no backhaul |
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Costs of Pipelines |
High fixed (land purchase, pipeline construction, pumping stations)
Low variable (minimum labor) |
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Water Transport, where? (3) |
1. Inland waterways (rivers, canals) 2. Great Lakes 3. Coastal Ports |
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Types of Water Transport (3) |
1. Barges - primary vessels for inland WW 2. Deep-sea liners - shipping containers, bulk bottom 3. Passenger - cruise ships, ferries, yachts, water taxis |
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Adv and Disadv of Water Transport |
Adv: low cost, large capacity
Disadv: slow, higher liability due to waves |
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Goods Transported by Water |
coal, sand, gravel, stone, paper, iron, lumber |
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Containerization |
all material is packaged into large standardized containers |
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Costs of Water Transport |
Low fixed (link is free (rivers, etc), ports are publicly financed)
high variable (deaths and insurance, competing ports) |
