Did You Know: The Ohio Waterway System is 981 miles long and begins at the Emsworth Lock in Pittsburgh and concludes at Lock and Dam 53 close to the Mississippi River. The system is comprised of twenty locks and dams. It requires eight to nine days to navigate the system.
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Agribusiness Angles for Infrastructure Upgrades on U.S. Inland Waterways President Donald Trump's focus on infrastructure highlights a long-festering problem in the U.S. heartland: crumbling river systems that can make it more costly to transport crops. Click here to Read More |
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House Members Push for Long-Term Fix for Highway Trust Fund More than 250 members of the U.S. House of Representatives Monday sent a letter to Ways & Means Chairman Kevin Brady, calling for a long-term fix to the Highway Trust Fund. Click here to Read More |
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Uber takes aim at trucking After disrupting the taxi cab industry, the famed ride-sharing company's newly launched Uber Freight division is now accepting bookings for cargo moving in 53-foot dry and reefer vans. Click here to Read More |
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Infrastructure issues hamper Brazilian exports Brazilian exports of soybeans are expected to reach record levels this year, putting the country’s creaking export infrastructure under huge strain. Exactly how much soybeans will be exported this season from Brazil was not clear in late March, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) was estimating 61 million tonnes, while Brazilian sources expected 57 million tonnes. Either figure would represent a major jump from the 54 million tonnes exported in 2015-16 and a significantly higher mark than the 32 million tonnes exported in 2011-12. Click here to Read More |
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