Goods Movement Infrastructure
Are you curious how freight of all varieties moves through the nation's network
of ports, airports, roads, highways, bridges, tunnels and railroads? The Federal
Highways Administration (FHWA) has put much work into outlining the freight
network through their "Freight
Facts and Figures". The latest update of this publication also forecasts
the level of congestion along these major freight
Click here
for a PDF version of the report.
Waterborne Commerce
The U.S. Maritime Administration collects statistics on the impact of waterborne
commerce on a number of economic variables including employment and economic
growth. The "U.S.
Water Transportation Statistical Snapshot" will give you these statistics
and provide you with other useful information concerning waterborne commerce
in the U.S.
Freight Rail
Railroads play a vital role in moving maritime commerce. Find
out how freight rail allows U.S. exporters to reach markets overseas and
retailers are able to stock stores here in the U.S.
Maritime Gateways
Our West Coast maritime gateways are a vital component to our nation's economy.
Over half of our nation's containerized trade moves through a Pacific port.
Get the
facts and figures on trade volumes moving through West Coast marine terminals.