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Vessel Calls and Capacity

Vessel Calls and Capacity

Between 2004 and 2009, the number of containership calls at U.S. ports has remained fairly steady, averaging about 18,000 per year. By contrast, container capacity of the calling vessels grew by 19 percent during this same period, from 59 million to 70 million TEUs....

Spotlight 1: Landside Access to Seaports

Spotlight 1: Landside Access to Seaports

Throughput at U.S. container ports is expected to return to pre-recession levels as the economy rebounds from the economic downturn and the associated drop in container traffic that took place between December 2007 and June 2009 (JOC 2010b). As U.S....

Foreword

Foreword

The Marine Transportation System (MTS) contributes to U.S. economic growth, enhances U.S. global competitiveness, and supports national security objectives. The MTS consists of an extensive network of waterways, ports, and their intermodal connectors, vessels, vehicles, and...

Table 7-2 World Orderbook Summary, Dec. 30, 2006

Table 7-2 World Orderbook Summary, Dec. 30, 2006

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Leading Countries Total Percentage of gross tonnage Ranking Number Gross tons Korea (South) 1,413 77,265,016 36.991% 1 Japan 1,313 56,933,128 27.257% 2 China...