Consideration of Ports West of the United Kingdom
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This 14 page report style paper considers a fictitious company which ships good from the Far East to the United Kingdom. The return journeys have not been profitable and they are now considering adopting a route travelling back to the east by way of the Americas. This paper examines five ports that may be suitable to be used, looking at their logistical position, capacity, economic situation as well as the goods that are imported and exported at the ports. The paper then goes on to consider the practical requirements of the shipping firm if it is to undertake this new strategy and the importance of long term relationships with customers. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEshippg.wps

COST CONSIDERATIONS AND THE RAILROAD INDUSTRY
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This 3-page paper discusses some of the costs involved in running a freight railroad. Also discussed are charges for switching and demurrage. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTcostrail.rtf

Cruising to Puerto Rico
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A 6 page paper containing slide contents and speaker notes for a 12-slide PowerPoint presentation promoting the addition of weekend cruises between Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands. The presentation has many pictures from Puerto Rico. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KStravPuRicoPPT.rtf

Cruising to Puerto Rico
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A 23 page marketing plan for a weekend-length cruise route between Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands. It is the mission of the venture to increase tourism in Puerto Rico, enabling each country to take advantage of its neighbor's tourist trade. The ultimate goal is that weekend cruise visitors will note the surroundings and accommodations, and return for on-land visits in the future. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KStravPuRico.rtf

CSX CORPORATION: AN OVERVIEW
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This paper is an overview of CSX Corporation, an international transportation firm, relying on a huge network of rail, trucks and ocean carriers to get products from one place to another. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTcsxcor.rtf