Preface

This report summarizes the Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) state reports released between February 1996 and July 1996 by the Bureau of the Census and the 1993 Commodity Flow Survey: Observations by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). Information is presented for each State on domestic shipments of commodities by value and weight; destination by value and weight; mode of transportation; and distance. It is important to note that state totals may not sum to U.S. totals presented in CFS national reports because some data are not available at the state level. This is to protect confidentiality of business establishments. Also, U.S. totals presented in this report include estimates by Oak Ridge National Laboratory not covered in the 1993 CFS.

Copies of the more detailed CFS state reports can be obtained through the Internet at www.bts.gov or by writing the Bureau of the Census, Commodity Flow Survey Branch, Services Division, Washington, DC 20233. For further information about the CFS, contact John Fowler at (301) 457-2805/2114 or email cfs@bts.gov. Additional copies of this summary report may be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Transportation Statistics at (202) 366-3282, by faxing (202) 366-3640, or by emailing orders@bts.gov.

Information on related data programs and studies is available by calling the Bureau of Transportation Statistics at 202/366-DATA, or by faxing (202) 366-3640, or by emailing info@bts.gov.