Despite Aches and Pains, U.S. Delivers

Aging Transport Network Moves Record Exports

Barge freight rates peaked in September as oil tankers, fracking sand and soybeans competed for space on the Mississippi system. (Chart courtesy of Informa Economics)
Barge freight rates peaked in September as oil tankers, fracking sand and soybeans competed for space on the Mississippi system. (Chart courtesy of Informa Economics)
True, U.S. infrastructure still needs a massive infusion for maintenance and upgrades. But the rail and river system still handled record volumes this harvest.

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