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Papers On Public Transportation & The Freight Industry
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The History Of The Erie Canal
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A 6 page paper discussing this major inland waterway and its influence in American history. The paper covers why it was built, the many roadblocks to its completion, its importance economically, socially, and politically, and how it is used today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Erie.rtf
The History, Purpose, & Physics Of The Steam Engine
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A complete 10 page overview of the steam engine including its function, purpose, history, and development. The writer is very specific and cites a number of historical people involved in working on this technology. The physics of how steam produces work are explained as is the mechanical operation of various types of steam engines. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Steameng.wps
The Importance of Amtrak
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of Amtrak's relevance to the United States. Some history and general information, inclusive of statistics, is provided.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA313AmT.rtf
The Importance of Dubai as a Port
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This 10 page paper considers the important of Dubai port as hub port for the shipping industry. The paper looks at shipping as a whole, the development of Dubai and the role of the port in the Dubai and why this is such a popular port already as well as looking to the future. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEdubport.rtf
The Lincoln and the Holland Tunnels Compared
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This 5 page paper looks at two New York City tunnels that allow vehicles to travel under the Hudson to reach New Jersey. Details about construction, current usage and improvements are discussed along with the physical properties of the structures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA113NYC.wps
The Lincoln Tunnel and Chunnel Compared
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This 5 page paper looks at the Lincoln Tunnel in New York City and the European Chunnel. Details about construction, current usage and improvements are discussed along with the physical properties of the structures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA114Chu.wps
The Origin of New Jersey Railroads
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of how NJ railroads evolved during the 1800s. Several lines are discussed as well as the geographic areas affected. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA312RR.rtf
The Trade of Feeder Container Ships
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This 9 page paper looks at the trade and commercial operations of feeder container ships. The paper looks at what trade they take part in, the patterns of trade, the level of trade, how they gain contracts and how they operate. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEfeedertr.rtf
The Transcontinental Railroad
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is a 6 page report that provides an overview of the history of the first railroad in America to offer continuous travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Railroad.wps
The Trend of Conventional Shipping Vessels in Future Shipping Industry:
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This 10 page paper discusses the future of the shipping industry. Specifically discussed are the future trends as well as some concerns associated with the growth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSVessel.rtf
The Truck Market in Egypt
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This 5 page paper consider the market for trucks in Egypt. This developing economy has an increasing demand and may be seen as presenting great potential for the future. The writer considers the reasons for the growth in this market and why a company may seek to enter the market at this time. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEtrucke.rtf
The Trucking Industry And Highway Use Taxes
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This 5 page paper presents an argument focusing on whether or not the trucking industry pays its fair share of highway maintenance and construction costs. Trucking companies are subject to many different federal and state highway usage taxes. Further, there are numerous different types of trucks of different weights. These two factors make it difficult to present a valid argument because taxes differ by truck size and by state. The taxes in two states are used as examples, including an allegation of double taxing in one state. A study regarding federal highway use taxes provides some enlightening data. Data included. 1 table included. bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGtrck.rtf