R44367National Defense

Federal Freight Policy: In Brief

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: February 2016

February 5, 2016

Summary

freight, cargo, truck, rail, maritime, barge, shipping, port, congestion, infrastructure, RRIF, train, locks, inland waterways, army corps, dredging, harbor, surface transportation board, STB, jones act, cabotage, railroad, highway, longshore, marine highways, Title XI, shipyard, shipbuilding, ship construction, intermodal, FAST Act, P.L. 114-94

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