GLIN==> Advisory: New study finds Chicago area economy will float with changes to barge shipping

Advisory: New study finds Chicago area economy will float with changes to
barge shipping

 

Telephone Briefing for Journalists

 

WHEN:

 

Thursday, February, 18, 2010 

 

1PM Eastern

 

U.S. and Canadian Journalists Dial: 1-800-791-2345

Conference code: 76074

 

WHO:

 

Dr. John C. Taylor, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management and
Director of Supply Chain Programs, Wayne State University

 

Jim Roach, president, J.L. Roach, Inc. transportation consulting firm

 

BACKGROUND:

 

A new report examines the economic effects of moving cargo carried by barges
via transportation alteratives such as rail and truck. 

 

The report comes as lock closure and ecological separation are being
considered for the Chicago Waterway System, to combat an Asian carp
invasion. It also refutes claims of tremendous economic hardship if changes
to the Chicago area waterway are made.

 

Join the call and participate in the Q and A.

 

CONTACT:

 

Brent Gibson, Great Lakes United, (613) 867-9861, bgibson at glu.org

 

 

 

_________________________________________________________
Brent Gibson
Director, Communications
Great Lakes United
613-867-9861
 <mailto:bgibson at glu.org> bgibson at glu.org |  <http://www.glu.org>
www.glu.org

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