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Imbled in locations close to rkets. At the same time, ;ion will increase world- the growth of markets in ng countries. Efficient intermJdal transportation will be central/to the capability of busi- nesses to survive in the global eco- nomic tommunity. "Poilit-to-Point" logistical plan- ning fnd "Just-in-Time" delivery s require an efficient trans- on infrastructure system to d. While the need for ade- highway and rail access to is readily understood, dredg- d waterside access is equally tant. This is why the nistration's dredging action calls for revisions to the odal Surface Transportation ency Act to ensure that the ing process outlined in this legislation provides for linkages witll plans which address dredging s. addition to national and local :y support for "open" naviga- channels, investment must be e on developing technologies to rmine where and how to dge as well as for disposal hods. Computer tools and ern marine engineering tech- [ogies can determine where sed- nt is accumulating relative to sel traffic, thus reducing the ume of material to be moved, p simulators assist in channel ign and real-time reporting of ter level measurements to max- ize use of existing channel pths. This also can reduce needs. In addition, ontamination technologies for taminated sediment are being iewed. Larger scale experi- nts will show how cost-effective tHese methods and technologies be in addressing problems, pri- rily in highly urbanized port as. revention, planning, and tech- no\ogical applications can support business goals of regular ging, assuring safe navigation, r, the Administration's re only a beginning. It is umbent upon the entire industry to focus the s of every community on ionship between timely syster portal! succef quatq ports ing i impc

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