International Trade Data System

This project is developing a model to determine which ports shippers will choose and to estimate import and export trade volumes for U.S. ports. Improvements to the Nation's ports and waterways can reduce the costs of serving international shippers, which in turn can lead to new trading partners and/or an increase in the volume of international trade. Currently, there is little data available analyzing the links between improvements to ports and waterways and the effect such changes will have on imports and exports. This study will enable the Corps to more accurately determine the impact of system improvements on international trade.