U.S. Legislator likes the looks of proposed Nova Scotia terminal for Great Lakes’ short sea shipping
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by Tom Peters | Source: Chronicle Herald / Business
The marine container terminal planned for the Strait of Canso could be Ohio’s gateway for both import and export trade, says U.S. congresswoman Marcy Kaptur.
Ms. Kaptur said Wednesday after touring the proposed site, in Melford, that changes brought about by a growing population “and costs of moving everything because of rising petroleum prices” means there will be more ships in the world because that form of transport costs less.
“We are going to have to see a rebirth of our seaway system, and we are working toward that end in our country,” she said, adding that she envisions a Nova Scotia-Ohio connection.
“It is such a natural partnership between the gateway here in Nova Scotia and coming down the seaway to a place like Toledo, which is the crossroads to the Great Lakes with our rail and our over-the-road transport systems.”
