Fifty years ago, the United States of America developed the Interstate Highway System to move goods to market, deploy military assets in time of National Emergency, and compliment an established rail system. Growth in trade and the U.S. economy has placed a burden on U.S. transportation infrastructure. Roadships Intermodal Marine Lines is offering an alternative to logistics companies that is capable of complementing the existing modes and adding much needed capacity.
Following the current slowdown, experts project that cargoes moving through US ports will return to pre-recession levels. In fact, freight tonnage of all types, including exports, imports and domestic shipments is expected to grow 73 percent by 2035.