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Historical US Maritime Container Trade Volumes
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Historical records detail US waterborne foreign container trade across US customs ports from 2000 through 2017. This collection measures imports exclusively in Metric Tons, focusing only on loaded containers. It provides significant context for analysing national logistics and trade volume shifts, originating from the US Department of Transportation Maritime Administration.
Columns
- U.S. Custom Ports: The official designation for the US customs port (63 unique values).
- Custom Ports: A secondary identifier or listing for the port names.
- Coast: Categorisation indicating the geographic coast of the port (e.g., 'A' or 'G').
- 2000 through 2017: A sequence of 18 columns, each detailing the total annual import volume in Metric Tons (loaded containers only) handled by that port during the specific calendar year.
Distribution
The information is delivered as a CSV file, identified as
container-ports-2000-2017.csv, and is approximately 10.7 kB in size. The structure includes 20 columns. The data set contains records relating to 63 distinct US customs port entities.Usage
This data set is highly suitable for economic research, particularly for analysing international trade flows and import trends across the United States. It is a vital resource for maritime logistics planning, historical infrastructure investment studies, and conducting time-series analysis on port activity and capacity usage across various US coasts.
Coverage
Geographic Scope: Nationwide coverage focusing on 63 specific U.S. Custom Ports.
Time Range: Data collection spans 18 years, starting in 2000 and concluding in 2017.
Scope Notes: The data focuses solely on the weight of imported goods (Metric Tons of loaded containers). There are no expected future updates, as the collection period is static.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Academics and Researchers: Ideal for studying global supply chains and regional economic performance tied to maritime activity.
- Government Officials: Useful for regulatory analysis and long-term transportation policy planning.
- Industry Analysts: Valuable for benchmarking port performance and forecasting future cargo volumes.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US Container Port Imports (2000–2017)
- Historical US Maritime Container Trade Volumes
- US Waterborne Foreign Container Trade Data
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Original Data Source: Historical US Maritime Container Trade Volumes
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