Department of Transportation
Dataset Description
This section quantifies the critical bulk freight connection between the American Midwest and the global export gateways of the Gulf Coast. The Upper Mississippi River System (UMRS)—comprising states like Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin serves as a giant conveyor belt for commodities moving south to Louisiana
Organization: Department of Transportation
Organization URL: https://catalog.data.gov/organization/dot
Last updated: 2026-06-15
Tags: commodities, ports, tonnage, water transportation, waterways tonnage
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