U.S. intermodal trade: port performance and freight statistics

There are 299 waterway ports throughout the United States and its territories. These ports are essential for transporting goods into, out of, and through the United States. Waterborne vessels were the leading transportation mode for U.S. international trade in goods, moving 41.5 percent of U.S. global trade’s value, or $2.1 trillion, in 2023. Exports accounted for 35.5 percent, while imports […]