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  2. Maritime history of California - Wikipedia

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    From 1825 to 1848 the average number of ships traveling to California increased to about 25 ships per year—a large increase from the average of 2.5 ships per year from 1769 to 1824. [27] The port of entry for trading purposes was the Alta California Capital, Monterey, California, where customs duties of about 100% were applied. These high ...

  3. Port of Stockton - Wikipedia

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    The port is serviced by Interstate 5, California State Route 4, and California State Route 99. Over 200 truck companies serve the Port. Interstate 80 is about 50 miles north of the port. The port is part of the California’s Green Trade Corridor Marine Highway project, as ships move cargo much greener than trucks and trains. Green Trade ...

  4. Transportation in California - Wikipedia

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    Welcome to California road sign. California's transportation system is complex and dynamic. Although known for its car culture and extensive network of freeways and roads, the state also has a vast array of rail, sea, and air transport. Several subway, light rail, and commuter rail networks are found in many of the state's largest population ...

  5. California High-Speed Rail - Wikipedia

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    California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) is a publicly funded high-speed rail system being developed in California by the California High-Speed Rail Authority. Phase 1, about 494 miles (795 km) long, is planned to run from San Francisco to Los Angeles and Anaheim via the Central Valley , and is partially funded and under construction.

  6. Oakland Seaport - Wikipedia

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    The Jewish Press commented that unless the port found a solution to their "protester problem," there was a good chance the ship's owner and other cargo firms would find safer ports to do business with. [15] The Port is part of California’s Green Trade Corridor Marine Highway project, as ships move cargo much greener than trucks and trains ...

  7. Port of Sacramento - Wikipedia

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    The port is served by highways: Interstate 5, Interstate 80 and California State Route 99. The port is part of the California Green Trade Corridor project, as ships move cargo much greener than trucks and trains. Green Trade Corridor Marine Highway (ports of Oakland-Stockton-West Sacramento) can improve goods movement through Northern ...

  8. Vincent Thomas Bridge - Wikipedia

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    The bridge viewed from 11,500 feet (3,500 m). A cruise ship is seen in dock, as well as a cargo ship. The Victory Ship SS Lane Victory is also visible, moored between the cruise ship and the bridge. The bridge's construction was advocated by state assemblyman Vincent Thomas, who represented San Pedro.

  9. California Shipbuilding Corporation - Wikipedia

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    It delivered 111 ships in 1942, more than any other yard in the United States. In June 1943, it broke the record again by delivering 20 ships for the month, and yet again in December 1943, delivering 23 ships. Large Navy contracts developed shipbuilding in California. As a result of that, many workers migrated to the work area.