Journal Article
On the record: Texas well-positioned as Panama Canal expands: a conversation with retired U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Bill Diehl
Diehl, Bill (2010-07)
Capt. Diehl, president of the Greater Houston Port Bureau, was U.S. Coast Guard liaison officer to the Panama Canal Authority from 2004 to 2006. A maritime safety, security and environmental response expert, he served on the operational managers board, charged with moving up to 14,000 vessels safely through the canal each year. Capt. Diehl discusses the importance of the Panama Canal to U.S. shipping, and the recent expansion of the canal.
Southwest Economy , Issue Q3 , Pages 8-9

Journal Article
The shipping news & forecast
Jedd, Marcia (2003-01)
District ports face many competitive challenges, but whether they sink or swim over the long term will likely depend on infrastructure improvements.
Fedgazette , Volume 15 , Issue Jan , Pages 12-15

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Economic history: Wartime Wilimington : World Ware II shipyards brough a short-lived economic boom to the North Carolina port city
Haltom, Renee Courtois (2011-07)
Related links:> https://www.richmondfed.org/-/media/richmondfedorg/publications/research/econ_focus/2011/q3/economic_history_weblinks.cfm
Econ Focus , Volume 15 , Issue 3Q , Pages 42-45

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Spotlight: Imports and Exports: Container trade thriving in Texas
Orrenius, Pia M.; Swadley, Adam (2010-07)
The real value of trade processed through Texas ports grew at nearly twice the national pace. Rapid growth in trade with Asia implies that containerized shipping--the movement of goods by standardized intermodal cargo containers--will play an increasingly prominent role. ; As container shipments to Texas increase, the need to transport containerized goods from West Coast ports by rail or truck will decrease. The comparative efficiency of shipping by sea is well noted. Further efficiencies will likely be realized through economies of scale as larger ships pass through the expanded Panama ...
Southwest Economy , Issue Q3 , Pages 15

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Noteworthy: Transportation: Unexpected demand drives up shipping rates
Swadley, Adam (2010-07)
Texas exports rose 2.7 percent in real terms in the first six months of the year, fueled by a nascent economic recovery that surprised some shipping companies. Increased demand in the state and nation contributed to spikes in the cost of container, truck and rail freight shipments.
Southwest Economy , Issue Q3 , Pages 14

Speech
Summary of the Report on the Competitiveness of Puerto Rico's Economy
McAndrews, James J. (2012)
Remarks before the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce Annual Convention, Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Speech , Paper 86

Journal Article
Changing tides for North Atlantic ports
Crone, Theodore M. (1985-01)
Business Review , Issue Jan/Feb , Pages 15-26

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The shipping news: Western exports rebound
Daly, Mary C.; D'Souza, Carol (2000)
FRBSF Economic Letter

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Seaport volume continues strong
Higgins, Judy (1987-10)
Cross Sections , Issue Fall , Pages 12-13

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Southeast ports jostle for region's import/export business
anonymous (2001-07)
EconSouth , Volume 3 , Issue Q3 , Pages 2-7