Article/picture url: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-11-27/drought-parched-mississippi-river-is-halting-barges
Author: By Alan Bjerga
"Mississippi River barge traffic is slowing as the worst
drought in five decades combines with a seasonal dry period to push
water levels to a near-record low, prompting shippers to seek
alternatives.
River vessels are cutting loads on the nation’s
busiest waterway while railroads sign up new business and the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers draws criticism from lawmakers over its management of
the river, which could be shut to cargo from companies including Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM) next month."
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