Résumé
Executive Summary
Chapter 1–Introduction
Chapter 2–Trade and Transportation Infrastructure
- Recent Trade Trends
- Value-Density of Trade
- Markets and Commodities Pick Their Mode(s)
Chapter 3–Rail Service and Export Competitiveness
- Understanding Supply Chain Logistics
- Export Trends and Supply Chains
- Rail and the Competitiveness of Canadian Exports
Chapter 4–Capacity of Rail and Related Infrastructure
- What Is Rail Capacity?
- System Efficiency
- Railway Capacity Utilization
- Responding to Seasonality and Annual Surges
- Port Capacity
- Financial Considerations for Capacity Investments
Chapter 5–Role of Hydrocarbons Through 2025
- Crude Oil and Refined Products
- Natural Gas
Chapter 6–Trade and Rail Volumes Through 2025
- Recent Trade and Rail Volumes
Chapter 7–Handling Future Rail and Port Traffic
Chapter 8–Conclusions
Appendix A–Bibliography