In this chapter, the term “short sea transportation” means the carriage by a documented vessel of cargo—

1. (1) that is—

   1. (A) contained in intermodal cargo containers and loaded by crane on the vessel; or
   2. (B) loaded on the vessel by means of wheeled technology; and

2. (2) that is—

   1. (A) loaded at a port in the United States and unloaded either at another port in the United States or at a port in Canada located in the Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway System; or
   2. (B) loaded at a port in Canada located in the Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway System and unloaded at a port in the United States.

(Added Pub. L. 110–140, title XI, § 1121(a), Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1761; amended Pub. L. 112–213, title IV, § 405(b), Dec. 20, 2012, 126 Stat. 1571.)

Amendments

2012—Pub. L. 112–213, which directed amendment of section 55605, without specifying the title to be amended, by substituting “by a documented vessel” for “by vessel” in the matter preceding par. (1), was executed to this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.