![]() Freight is often transported by water. Major United States seaports include New York, New Orleans, Houston, and Los Angeles. In addition to the oceans, the interior of the country has many shipping channels, such as the Great Lakes, Mississippi River System, and St Lawrence Seaway. Cruises are very popular in America, transporting Americans to famous tourist destinations like the Caribbean, Alaska, and Hawaii. Busiest Ports in the United States
Sources http://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/sites/rita.dot.gov.bts/files/publications/national_transportation_statistics/html/table_01_57.html http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/cats/transportation/water_transportation.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_the_United_States#Water_transportation |
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