Coast Guard breaks the ice for smoother shipping lanes - Global Supply Chain Week
The U.S. Coast Guard has special ships capable of breaking ice in polar regions, clearing lanes for container ships. Their missions also include strategic national security objectives and scientific research. FreightWaves Meteorologist Nick Austin chats with Capt. William Woityra about these missions and the logistics behind them.
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The U.S. Coast Guard has special ships capable of breaking ice in polar regions, clearing lanes for container ships. Their missions also include strategic national security objectives and scientific research. FreightWaves Meteorologist Nick Austin chats with Capt. William Woityra about these missions and the logistics behind them.
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