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Introduction

Freight Facts and Figures 2004 is a snapshot of the volume and value of freight flows in the United States, the physical network over which freight moves, the economic conditions that generate freight movements, the industry that carries freight, and the safety, energy, and environmental consequences of freight transportation. This snapshot helps planners, decisionmakers, and the public understand the magnitude and importance of freight transportation in the global economy.

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