U.S. International Trade and Freight Transportation Trends
Author: Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Format: Print
(Soft Cover, 154 pages)
Availability: Out-of-print / Immediate download
Price: Free
Publisher: Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Publication Date: February 2003
Publication Number: BTS03-02
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.