U.S. and Texas international trade and transportation /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Boske, Leigh B.
Corporate Authors:	Southwest Region University Transportation Center (U.S.), University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research
Other Authors:	Anazia, Larry K.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Austin, Tex. : Springfield, Va. : Southwest Region University Transportation Center, Center for Transportation Research, University of Texas at Austin ; Available through NTIS, [2011]
Series:	Research report (Southwest Region University Transportation Center (U.S.)) ; no. 11/161121-1.
Subjects:	Texas > Foreign economic relations. United States > Foreign economic relations. Texas > Commerce. United States > Commerce. Texas > Economic conditions. Transportation > Texas. International trade. Transportation. Financing. International transportation > Trade patterns > Trade forecasts > Modal outlooks > Foreign country profiles > Best practices > Air cargo > Oceanborne freight

Description
Abstract:	This report examines various aspects of international trade, transportation, and foreign practices implemented to facilitate and fund transport-related infrastructure. The report is composed of six chapters. The first chapter provides an overview of the U.S. international trade outlook. The second chapter describes the roles played by air cargo transport, ports and ocean carriers, railroads, and the motor carrier industry in U.S. international trade. The third and fourth chapters focus on Texas-specific international trade and modal gateways. The fifth chapter reviews various transport funding mechanisms, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) applications, and forms of public-private partnerships adopted in various foreign countries. The final chapter describes the expansion of the Panama Canal and its likely Texas impacts.
Item Description:	Performing organization: Center for Transportation Research, University of Texas at Austin. "July 2011."
Physical Description:	xiii, 55 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm. Also available online.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 51-55).