Decimation of Cargo Flow Capacity by CAAP
I - Loss of capacity to pull from the harbor on day
1:
a) Elimination of the 1989 and
older trucks eliminates 2,999 trucks or 18% of fleet, leaving 13,800 trucks
remaining
b) TWIC program or it’s
equivalent, per Husing study will loose 22-43% of the drivers, or 3-6000 of the
remaining drivers, leaving 7,800 -10,800 to run the harbor (cumulative loss of
36-54% of the capacity)
II - One year later, an additional 29% of the
remaining trucks are to be banned. Cumulative total maximum loss estimate
11,313, leaving 5487 trucks available (as per Husing economic study).
III - This does not calculate in the effect of
natural attrition of drivers from the harbor drayage business.
Regardless of everyone’s goals and interests, the CAAP plan is ill conceived
and will have a devastating affect on the flow of maritime trade.
Source: Harbor Truckers for a Sustainable Future September 12,
2007
