Bureau of Transportation Statistics

BTS Freight Analysis Framework (FAF)

The Freight Analysis Framework integrates data from multiple sources to create a comprehensive picture of freight flows to, from, within, and through the United States. Includes volume, value, and mode of shipment data for domestic and international freight.

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https://www.bts.gov/faf

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API entry from apis.yml

apis.yml Raw ↑ 
aid: bureau-of-transportation-statistics:bts-freight-data
name: BTS Freight Analysis Framework (FAF)
tags:
- Federal-Government
- Freight
- Transportation
- Statistics
tags_raw:
- Federal Government
- Freight
- Transportation
- Statistics
humanURL: https://www.bts.gov/faf
properties:
- url: https://www.bts.gov/faf
  type: Documentation
description: The Freight Analysis Framework integrates data from multiple sources to create a comprehensive
  picture of freight flows to, from, within, and through the United States. Includes volume, value, and
  mode of shipment data for domestic and international freight.
features:
- Freight Flow Data
- Shipment Volume and Value
- Mode of Transportation Data
- Origin-Destination Analysis
- Commodity-Level Data
useCases:
- Freight infrastructure planning
- Supply chain analysis
- Trade flow research
- Transportation policy development