On the recordFebruary 9, 2015
We have in a short period of time seen something like a doubling in the size of the ships over the last five years.
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congress.govWe have in a short period of time seen something like a doubling in the size of the ships over the last five years.
Cantwell highlights the increase in ship sizes affecting freight movement.
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