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The article discusses the relation between transport coordination and rate policy in the U.S. This issue confronts regulatory bodies, particularly the U.S. Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC). There are conflicts concerning different forms of transportation over the rates to be charged on competitive traffic. The ICC is under new pressure now that it is responsible for the port-to-port rates of water carriers and motor-carrier rates. Experts say a coordinated transportation system is dependent upon policies adopted in adjusting the rates of competing transportation agencies. They say all forms of transport should be put upon a user basis, through rates based on cost.