U.S. International Trade and Freight Transportation Trends

This report reviews U.S. international trade from a multimodal transportation perspective. It examines recent trends in U.S. international trade overall and with key trade partners and regions. It also reviews the linkage between transportation and international trade; examines changing patterns in modal shares and geography; and identifies key influencing factors. In addition, the report assesses the evolving relationship between efficient and effective trade flows and new transportation security requirements.