# Shipyard solicitation out for new river container vessels - Marine Log

> American Patriot Container Transport issued a solicitation on December 14 to seven U.S. shipyards to build four river container-on-vessel ships, with an option for four more. Proposals are due at the end of February. The company says the service will cut shipper transport costs by about 30 to 40%.

- Date: 2021-12-20 · published 2021-12-20T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/43810-shipyard-solicitation-out-for-new-river-container-vessels-marine-log
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md)

## Why it matters

A new all-water container route from the Gulf to the Midwest could offer an alternative to rail and truck for some shippers, modestly easing inland freight costs. The project is at an early stage and its effect on grain or feed prices is minimal for now.

## Read by commodity

- BARGE: bearish ▼

## Sources

- marinelog.com: https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/inland/shipyard-solicitation-out-for-new-river-container-vessels/

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