Caltrans Planning Horizons Meeting

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CaltransPlanning HorizonsMeeting

• March 12, 2002
• Gordon Palmer
• Port of Stockton

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U.S. Monthly Trade Balance
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Value of ExportsYear to Year Index Change
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Value of ImportsYear to Year Index Change
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U.S. Trade by RegionShare of Total Trade
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U.S. Merchandise Trade Balance Through 11/01
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Major Customs Districts
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U.S. Merchandise TradeThrough November
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California Customs Districts
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2001 Customs Value by DistrictThrough November
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2001 Customs Value by ModeTotal Trade Through
November
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Types of Waterborne Cargo

• Container
• Breakbulk
• Dry Bulk
• Liquid Bulk
• Roll On/Roll Off
• Project Cargo

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Port Access

• Water
• Highway
• Railroad
• Pipeline

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U.S. Container Ports2000
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U.S. Container Ports 2000 Growth
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World Container Ports2000
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California Share U.S. Containers
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Why California?

• Large local markets
• Globalization of the California economy
• Excellent port facilities
• Railroad connections with rest of U.S.

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Intermodal Services
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Implications for California Ports

• Land is scarce
• Large capital expenditures
• Channel deepening
• Landside access
• Road and rail conflicts
• Need for niche ports