Table 1 Top 10 Leading Exporters and Importers in World Merchandise Trade: 2000

(Billions of current U.S. dollars)

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Table 23 U.S. Merchandise Trade with Canada and Mexico by Mode: 2000-2001

(In percent)

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Figure 23 Balance of Trade for U.S. International Freight and Port Services: 1986-2001 (Receipts minus payments)

(Billions of current $)

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SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation...

Figure 24 Receipts and Payments for U.S. International Freight and Port Services Trade: 1986-2000 Receipts for Exports of Freight ServicesReceipts for Exports of Port Services Payments for Imports of Freight Services Payments for Imports of Port Services

(Billions of current $)

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Table 3 Top 25 U.S. International Merchandise Trade Partners by Value: 2001

(Millions of current dollars)

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Table 32 Top 10 Countries for U.S. Direct Investment Abroad and Foreign Direct Investments in the United States: 1997-2000

(Billions of current U.S. dollars)

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Figure 10 U.S. International Air Cargo Availability and Use (Freight revenue ton-miles by U.S. air carriers: 1980-2001)

(Billions of ton-miles)

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NOTE: A revenue ton-mile is equal to 1 ton that is carried 1 mile...

Acknowledgments

Norman Y. Mineta Secretary

Michael P. Jackson Deputy Secretary

Rick Kowalewski Acting Director

William J. Chang Associate Director for Information Systems

John V. Wells...

Conclusion: Freight Growth and Concerns

As U.S. international merchandise trade continues to grow, domestic transportation issues, including port access and cargo security, will need to be evaluated on a continuing basis. Landside access to U.S. ports, congestion on highways around major...

Figure 25 Advances in Transportation Technology and the Shrinking of "Real" Distance

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