Here is an interesting question: what are the top US "gateways" for global trade (imports and exports)?

Well, the new National Freight Strategic Plan from the US DOT answers that question, as shown in the chart below from the report:

Who would have guessed Laredo, TX would top the list?

Another sort of surprise: Detroit at number 8, until we remembered all those imports and export volumes travelling over the Windsor Bridge.

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