This paper provides an overview of recent trends in international trade and transportation. The goal is two-fold. First, changes in international trade and integration are documented that have particularly interesting consequences for transportation demand. Second, it is shown how internationaltransportation demand itself has changed, and a forward look to likely future changes is provided. The sections of the paper are as follows: Introduction; International trade; and International trade and transportation. For the covering abstract see ITRD E141216.
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