Colleen/Assignment 3

Assignment three.

Please see enclosed research paper directions.

Paper must be free flowing ( no bullets)  

Strict APA guidelines

Strict Grammer Free

Strict plagiarism Free

Submissions should be a maximum of 2-3 pages. (does not include cover, and reference pages) **You can find more information on APA at http://flash1r.apa.org/apastyle/basics/index.htm for a very good video.

Instructions:

Chapter 7 discussed the challenges associated with future growth trends of intermodal transportation at ports.

Key aspects include the expansion of infrastructure and superstructure, increased volume and throughput, etc.

Chapter 8 discussed the concept of the Agile Port System.

Based on these readings, how will older ports like Baltimore, Philadelphia, etc. with limited real-estate available for expansion be able to compete with newer larger ports.

Hint:think in terms of equipment, technologies, alliances and partnerships, business practices, etc.