The Future of America's Waterways

09/09/2024 10 min Temporada 1 Episodio 24
The Future of America's Waterways

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Are you curious how rivers become super-efficient cargo highways? Tune in as John Klemm, an Illinois farmer, and Paul Rohde, Vice President of the Waterways Council, reveal how our rivers move tons of goods and support our economy like never before!Here’s what you’ll discover:00:00 - Introduction with John Klemm and Paul Rohde01:30 - How Rivers Power Our Transportation Network02:15 - Barge, Truck, or Train: Which is Best?04:10 - Barge Capacity Revealed06:12 - Just the Facts segment from PCM06:00 - Why Locks and Dams Matter08:30 - Geography’s Impact on Shipping09:46 - A Corny Waterway Joke! : Why Did the Waterway See a Shrink? 10:00 - Wrap-Up and Subscribe CallReady to learn how these river highways keep our world moving? Hit play and follow IL Corn TV for more incredible stories!#ILCornTV #WaterwaySecrets #CargoCarriers #BargeShipping #Agriculture #Economy #Infrastructure#WaterwaysCouncil