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West Virginia Public Port Authority Statewide Strategic Port Master Plan WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC PORT AUTHORITY STATEWIDE STRATEGIC PORT MASTER PLAN PHASE I: STATEWIDE STRATEGIC PLAN FINAL REPORT April 25, 2012 PREPARED FOR: West Virginia Public Port Authority 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East Building Five, Room 122 Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430 PREPARED BY: 100 South Charles Street Tower 1, 10th Floor Baltimore, Maryland 21201 DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATIONS This document is disseminated under the sponsorship of the West Virginia Public Port Authority. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations in this report are those of the researchers and staff, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the state government agency that funded the study. Certain forward-looking statements are based upon interpretations or assessments of best available information at the time of writing. Actual events may differ from those assumed, and events are subject to change. Factors influencing the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements may exist that are outside of the purview of the consulting firm. Parsons Brinckerhoff’s report is thus to be viewed as an assessment that is time-sensitive and relevant only to conditions at the time of writing. Neither the West Virginia Department of Transportation nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, nor any of their contractors, subcontractors or their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or any third party's use or the results of such use of any information contained in this document in whole or in part. Questions regarding this report or its contents should be directed to: Blair Garcia, Project Manager, +1 757 466 9671; Jeff Schechtman, Principal-in-Charge, +1 860 805 9595. WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC PORT AUTHORITY VISION A thriving state economy supported by a successful intermodal transportation system throughout West Virginia. MISSION To foster and sustain economic prosperity in the state through continued enhancement of its transportation assets and services. GOALS ECONOMIC PROSPERITY – Stimulate business and employment opportunities in the state for the benefit of its citizens. EFFICIENT, COMPETITIVE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK – Seamlessly integrate the state’s transportation modes (ports, rail, highway and aviation) to improve freight and passenger mobility. PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABORATION – Work in concert with private industry and all levels of government to advance economic opportunities in West Virginia. SERVICE EXCELLENCE AND STEWARDSHIP - Balance the enhancement of the state’s intermodal transportation system with community and environmental stewardship. TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................... ES-1 TRADE & LOGISTICS TRENDS .............................................................................................................................. ES-1 WEST VIRGINIA FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM .......................................................................... ES-2 REGIONAL MULTIMODAL FREIGHT OPPORTUNITIES ............................................................................. ES-3 OUTREACH PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................................ ES-5 STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................................................................... ES-6 RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES ............................................................................................................................. ES-7 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... I-1 PROJECT OBJECTIVES AND GOALS ........................................................................................................................I-1 APPROACH & METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................................I-1 Part I: Condition .....................................................................................................................................................I-2 Part II: Direction .....................................................................................................................................................I-3 Part III: Analysis .....................................................................................................................................................I-3 Part IV: Development ...........................................................................................................................................I-3 DATA SOURCES ..............................................................................................................................................................I-3 SECTION 1: TRADE AND LOGISTICS TRENDS .................................................................................. 1-1 1.1. GLOBAL AND NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND TRADE TRENDS ............................................................ 1-1 1.1.1 Panama Canal Effect ....................................................................................................................... 1-2 1.1.2 East Coast Port Improvements .................................................................................................. 1-3 1.1.3 Inland Ports ....................................................................................................................................... 1-4 1.1.4 National Rail Developments ....................................................................................................... 1-4 1.1.5 Marine Highway ............................................................................................................................... 1-7 1.2. ECONOMIC AND TRADE TRENDS IN THE STATE AND REGION ...................................................... 1-8 1.2.1 West Virginia Economy ................................................................................................................ 1-8 1.2.2 West Virginia Trade and Commodities ................................................................................ 1-13 SECTION 2: WEST VIRGINIA FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM ...................................... 2-1 2.1. HIGHWAYS ............................................................................................................................................................. 2-1 2.2. FREIGHT RAIL SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................................... 2-4 2.2.1 CSX Transportation ........................................................................................................................ 2-6 2.2.2 Norfolk Southern Railway ........................................................................................................... 2-6 2.3. WATERWAYS ........................................................................................................................................................ 2-7 2.3.1 Docks .................................................................................................................................................... 2-9 2.3.2 Port Districts & Regional Port Areas ..................................................................................... 2-10 2.3.3 Foreign Trade Zones .................................................................................................................... 2-12 2.4. MULTI-MODAL COMPARISON ...................................................................................................................... 2-13 2.4.1 Travel Distances ............................................................................................................................ 2-14 2.4.2 Transit Times .................................................................................................................................. 2-16 2.4.3 Operational Costs .......................................................................................................................... 2-17 2.5. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................................... 2-19 2.5.1 Virginia Inland Port ...................................................................................................................... 2-19 2.5.2 Chambersburg Terminal ............................................................................................................ 2-19 2.5.3 Northwest Ohio Terminal .......................................................................................................... 2-20 WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC PORT AUTHORITY i APRIL 25, 2012 STATEWIDE STRATEGIC PLAN 2.5.4 Roanoke Region Intermodal Facility (Proposed) ............................................................ 2-21 2.5.5 Greencastle – Franklin County Regional Intermodal Terminal (Proposed) ......... 2-21 2.5.6 South Point Industrial Park on the Ohio River .................................................................. 2-22 2.5.7 Columbiana County Port Authority ....................................................................................... 2-22 2.5.8 Port of Pittsburgh .........................................................................................................................
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