Transportation, Industry Study, Spring 2008

Abstract

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA519512

Entities

People

  • Brian Sundin
  • Charles Thomas Harris
  • Chun C. Ma
  • Clint Browning
  • Dave Haase
  • Deanna Cooper
  • Joe Martin
  • Lawrence Hinkin
  • Mark Darden
  • Mark Goodrich
  • Michael Reidy
  • Miroslav Cicman
  • Rob Lain
  • Todd Emmert
  • Vince Grewatz
  • Zowie Lankford

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alternative Fuels
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Environment
  • Freight Transportation
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Logistics
  • Marine Transportation
  • Money
  • National Security
  • Surface Transportation
  • Transportation
  • Transportation Infrastructure
  • United States
  • Urban Areas

Readers

  • Economics
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.