Inland Water Transportationin USA
USA Market Research and Industry Report
5 November 2007
Industry Code : 48321
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing inland water transportation of passengers and/or cargo on lakes, rivers, or intracoastal waterways (except on the Great Lakes System).
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Inland Freight Transportation |
| - | Inland Waterways Ferry Transportation |
| - | Other water passenger transportation |
| - | Towing | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Canal barge transportation |
| - | Freight transportation, inland waters (except on Great Lakes system) |
| - | Intracoastal transportation of freight |
| - | Lake freight transportation (except on Great Lakes system) |
| - | Lighterage (i.e., freight transportation except vessel supply services) |
| - | River freight transportation |
| - | Ship chartering with crew, freight transportation, inland waters (except on Great Lakes system) |
| - | Shipping freight, inland waters (except on Great Lakes system) |
| - | Towing service, inland waters (except on Great Lakes system) | |
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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.
