1. What do you think of when you hear the word Transportation? (2-6 sentences)
2. We discussed the typically less understood mod of inland waterways and short sea shipping. The material included a history of inland waterways, industry overview, operating characteristics and the regulatory environment. Inland waterways was a key driver in the nation’s development as well as civilization. The need to be close to water is a basic societal requirement. The industry is an oligopoly – dominated by a few large carriers.
The current conversations about “Made in the US’ is not applicable to this mode. Inland waterway carriers have enjoyed a unique protection not available to any other mode. That protection is that any vessel sailing in US waters must be made in the US and crewed by US citizens.
-What is the name of this ruling and when was it passed? (2-6 sentences)
3. Global Transportation Planning was the subject for week 13. We learned that air cargo and ocean liners carry over 70% of international trade. We also determined that the largest trading bloc in the world is the EU and the second is NAFTA. These are road and rail based. Finally it is not easy. Global transportation is complex mainly due to the number of participants in the shipment and the possibility of disruption anywhere along the way. The current economic outlook for global trade is not positive. Global trade has been declining over the recent few years since the end of the 2006-09 recession. Reversing an upward trend for much of this century. The negative impact on carriers has predictably followed the drop in demand.
As part of the material, essential capabilities were identified to execute global transportation management. One of these was INCO terms.
-Please describe the role of INCO terms in determining the role and responsibilities of the buyer and the seller as stipulated by the type of term either “E”, “F” “C” or “D” (2-6 sentences) (will attach photo)
4. This past week we explored trends and choices in new urban technologies on the cusp of deployment within the next 5-10 years.
We also learned about the history of urban transportation and how it facilitated and enabled the urban form we live in now. Then we discussed how urban areas are classified, which is different from federal agency to agency. That is Census is different than the FTA classification. Then the role of data collection from the transit agencies and its use. Finally we looked at last mile delivery and its evolution going forward.
Urban transportation is driven by demand. The need for last mile delivery is a result of the consumer asking for it and willing to pay for it given the right information. This information includes now:
When will you be there?
Were you there on time?
Where are you?
Did my order deliver as requested?
This change in demand is being driven by mobile technology, specifically apps. While most consumers don’t need this level of info and are not prepared to pay for it. However, those that do represent the next wave of buyers, and it’s a tidal wave.
Urban transit is not automobile focused, it’s removing the automobile from the mix and replace with other technologies. These technologies include walking, bicycling, car sharing, buses, on demand (‘taxi like’), transit oriented development, drones, droids and autonomous vehicles.
-Pick any one of these and provide an example(s) how funding could be used to further the objective of removing the private auto from the urban setting. (2-6 sentences)
