Businesses and individuals rely on efficient and cost-effective freight transportation to source and ship vital goods. Well-functioning goods movement can enhance competitiveness and facilitate business attraction. By joining together freight and economic expertise, we support our clients in identifying the opportunities, impacts and benefits associated with freight facilities, services, policies, and investments. Our freight, trade, and port services include:

1. Forecasting implications of emerging economic trends and alternative scenarios on markets, commodity flow patterns and productivity,    
2. Documenting the economic role of freight rail, marine port and air freight facilities, and industry dependence on them,
3. Evaluating the economic importance of freight-generating industries and their supply chains, and
4. Identifying and assessing performance on major freight corridors
5. Calculating economic benefits and impacts of proposed new freight facilities
6. Engaging with freight and industry stakeholders to understand and enhance the linkages between freight and economic development
7. Communicating the value of freight and trade to the public and government officials

We are adept at synthesizing data from both public and private sources, leveraging the best available information on goods movement, trade, and industry activity across different geographies, modes, and sectors. We support national, state/provincial and local agencies, as well as industry groups in freight planning and evaluation. We also provide customized tools and data to support organizational decision-making.