JULY 14, 1997 FTSN-97-06-EI001


Beginning with JUNE 1997 statistics, the TM/TA 380/780 data files, "U.S. Waterborne Imports and Exports" will not include U.S. waterborne intransit data. MAY 1997 will be the last month that the Census Bureau will publish U.S. waterborne inbound (import) and outbound (export) intransit statistics.


Beginning JUNE 1997, U.S. Customs will forward all intransit documentation to the U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS. Please direct all inquiries concerning the availability of these data to:


Direct all questions concerning intransit data through May 1997 to: