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write a five-page paper on the impact of the expansion of the Panama canal on U.S. Eastern and Gulf coast ports. Research the expansion project, explore why and how this expansion is significant to global trade, and determine its impact on U.S. Eastern and Gulf coast ports. Select one port and focus on how this expansion will impact logistics planning for that region as well as the economic impact within the region. Consider logistics resources, employment, infrastructure, costs, inter-modal requirements, etc. in your research. Apply your knowledge of topics presented throughout this course.

You may use tables or figures as appropriate in your paper, but the data must be referenced within the paper and relevant to the content presented in your essay. Use proper APA formatting and citation for any tables or figures you create within your paper.