The nonlinear impact of climate change on inland waterway transportation in the Upper Mississippi—Illinois River Region
Zhenhua Chen,
Zekun Li,
Junmei Cheng
Abstract:The U.S. inland waterway system has played a critical role in promoting economic growth by efficiently transporting agricultural and manufacturing commodities along major riverine systems, such as the Mississippi River. However, the system faces escalating challenges due to the growing disruptions caused by climate change. For instance, the drought of the Mississippi River during the fall of 2022 resulted in an unprecedented increase in barge shipping rates. While the industry generally recognizes that climate… Show more
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