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Search for 'Transportation' or more specifically the mode of transportation: Air Transport, Rail, etc. If you have a specific Port, or Airline you are searching, add that name to your search.
USC Industry Information Databases
- TOP INDUSTRY DATABASES:
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowDetailed market research and analysis for U.S., China and Global markets
- Standard and Poor's NetAdvantage This link opens in a new windowDetailed data on specific companies and industries, including profiles, financial data, stock information, competitors and competition, and forecasts for future business.
- Passport This link opens in a new windowPassport/GMID by Euromonitor. International industry, company and market information
- MarketResearch.com Academic This link opens in a new windowDetailed reports from multiple publishers.
- BCC Research This link opens in a new windowIndustry coverage focuses on many technologies and sciences (Life Sciences, Materials, Environment and Sustainability).
- Mintel This link opens in a new windowMintel Oxygen provides detailed market research reports in the areas of Beauty & Personal Care, Drink, Food, Leisure & Entertainment, Lifestyles, and Retailing and Apparel.
- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- Insider Intelligence (formerly known as eMarketer) This link opens in a new windowProvides analysis, market data, and statistics on the Internet, e-commerce, online marketing, social media, and emerging digital technologies around the world.
- EStatement Studies This link opens in a new windowProvides financial ratios and other information on many industries.
- Forrester This link opens in a new windowTechnology and market research from Forrester Research, Inc. focusing on the business implications of technology change.
- Gartner This link opens in a new windowUSC/netID/webmail password required for access. USC does not have full access to all reports.
- SBRnet (Sports Business Research Network) This link opens in a new windowSports Business Research Network provides market research and industry news for the sports industry.
- SRDS - Standard Rate and Data Service This link opens in a new windowStandard Rate and Data Service compiles contact information and ad rates for a variety of media sources
- WARC This link opens in a new windowPreviously known as the World Advertising Research Center, WARC provides a wide range of information on advertising and marketing trends around the world including expenditure data, case studies, industry trends and consumer insight.
- Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) This link opens in a new windowCompustat provides industry index information: Select Compustat - Monthly Updates - Select Region - Select Index Prices. Use 'Company Codes - Code Lookup to find industry specific codes
- Frost & Sullivan This link opens in a new windowIndustry and technology research from this global consulting firm covering US and international markets in areas such as information and communication technology, healthcare, automotive and transportation, measurement and instrumentation, chemicals, materials, energy, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, environment and buildings, electronics and security, metals, minerals and much more.
Publically Available Reports & Resources on Transportation
- Booz Allen Hamilton - TranportationSee Resources tab for articles, Ideas and Insights for other publications
- ITF Transport OutlookAnnual report co-published by OECD and International Transport Forum
- KPMG - Transport & LeisureContains KPMG Transport Tracker
- McKinsey - Travel, Logistics & InfrastructureLinks to latest insights
- PriceWaterhouseCoopers - Transportation & LogisticsSelect industry specific tabs or 'Publications' for PWC's most recent reports on Transportation.
- Current Investment Trends in our Surface Transportation InfrastructureA 2021 report from American Society of Civil Engineers
- Transportation Statistics Annual Report, 2021Annual report published by the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics
- Transporation Industry Top Trends, 2021A 2021 report from S&P Global Ratings with COVID-19 analysis.
- Cass Freight IndexMonthly reports on freight volumes and expenditures in North America provided by Cass Information Systems
USC Books and eBooks on Tranportation
The Routledge Handbook of Transport Economics by Call Number: EBOOKPublication Date: 2018
Sustainable Transportation: indicators, frameworks, and performance management by Call Number: EBOOKPublication Date: 2015
Managing Airline Networks: design, integrations and innovative technologies by Call Number: EBOOKPublication Date: 2020
Air Transportation and Airline Industries
- Airlines for America - Data & StatisticsFormer Air Transport Association of America
- FAA/Federal Aviation Authority - Data & ResearchFind U.S. statistics on Aviation Forecasts, Air Traffic, Safety, On-Time Arrival, Passenger and Cargo Statistics (enplanements, cargo tons) and information on Space Travel
- Aerospace Industries Association - Research CenterFind economic data on the aerospace manufacturing industry (aircraft, missiles, and space) industry.
- MIT Global Airline Industry ProgramSee 'Data' tab for historical annual statistical data such as Finance, Profitabilty, Productivity, Traffic, Capacity, etc.
- Bureau of Transportation Statistics Data Library - Airlines, Airports & Aviation StatisticsForm 41 Data (Air Carrier Statistics, Financial Reports, Traffic Data, Travel Survey, On-Time Statistics and more data for U.S. Airlines
- Boeing Current Market Outlook (CMO)Latest forecast for Large and Regional Aircraft
- Airbus Global Market Forecast, 2021 - 2040Air Transportation forecast, including freight (cargo) forecast, published annually
- Bombardier Commerical Aircraft Market Forecast, 2015 - 2034The is a 20-year forecast for the commercial regional aircraft market, with aircraft between 20-149 seats; published annually.
- Global Fleet & MRO Market Forecast Commentary, 2021-2031A 2021 report from Oliver Wyman covering "maintenance, repair, and overhaul"; PDF download link is at the bottom of the page.
Government Transportation Data & Statistics
- U.S. Department of Transportation - Bureau of Transportation StatisticsStatistics, news and other information on various modes of Transportation (International & National):
Airlines and Airports
Highway
Maritime
Multimodal Sources
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Rail
Transit - Transportation Statistics Annual Report, 2021Published annually by the U.S. Department of Transportation
- European Commission / Eurostat - TransportAnnualized data for Europe covering Air, Inland Waterway, Rail, Road and Maritime. More statistics, data, and free publications available on the general Eurostat website.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics - Industries at a Glance - Transportation and Warehousing sectorsTransportation & Warehousing sectors NAICS 48 - 49. Look up industries including Rail, Trucking, Air, Transit & Ground Transportation
- Bureau of Labor Statistics - Industries at a Glance - Air TransportationAir Transportation - NAICS 481
- Bureau of Labor Statistics - Industries at a Glance - Rail TransportationRail Transportation: NAICS 482
- Bureau of Labor Statistics - Industries at a Glance - Water TransportationWater Transportation NAICS 483
Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation: NAICS 4831
Inland Water Transportation: NAICS 4832 - U.S. Census - Statistics of U.S. BusinessesAir Transportation - NAICS 481; Rail Transportation - NAICS 482; Water Transportation - NAICS 483; Truck Transportation - NAICS 484; Transit & Ground Passenger Transportation - NAICS 485
Rail Transportation
- National University - Rail CenterA consortium of seven colleges and universities in the Midwest dedicated to railway transportation engineering research.
- World Rail Market Study, 2018 - 2023Executive summary from a UNIFE report; full report must be purchased
- High-Speed Intercity Passenger RailMay 2021 issue of Speedlines magazine
Shipping & Maritime
- International Chamber of ShippingRepresenting the global shipping industry
- Maritime & TradeResearch and analysis from IHS Markit
- Review of Maritime TransportPublished annually by UNCTAD
- Intertanko"Serving the world with the safe, environmentally sound and efficient seaborne transportation of oil, gas and chemical products."
- Compass Maritime Market ReportWeekly reports covering sales and purchasing within the shipping market
- Global Maritime Hub - Reports & PresentationsContains reports and statistical data
- International Tank Container OrganisationContains annual Container Survey and Fleet Survey. Some content only available to members.
Transit & Ground Transportation
This sector includes:
Transit & Ground Passenger Transportation: NAICS 485
Urban Transit Systems: NAICS 4851
Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation: NAICS 4852
Taxi and Limousine Service: NAICS 4853
School and Employee Bus Transportation: NAICS 4854
Charter Bus Industry: NAICS 4855
Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation: NAICS 4859
Search 'Industries at a Glance' for more reports.
- American Public Transportation AssociationFind Research Reports, Transportation Statistics and other data
- SpeedlinesBiannual newsletter of the APTA
- Public Transportation OrganizationSite promoting public transit.
Trucking
- American Trucking AssociationLimited data available without a subscription
- Top Trucking CompaniesRankings for Trucking companies can be found in: Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management Review, Journal of Commerce, Traffic World,First Research Industry Profiles. Use Proquest, then search by 'Top Trucking'
- Autonomous TrucksA 2021 white paper from the World Economic Forum
- Driving Automation Systems in Long-Haul Trucking & Bus TransitA 2021 report from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation
- The Future of Trucking TodayA 2020 report published by Plus.AI
- Taking the Lead with Sustainable Transportation: transforming the commercial vehicle sectorA 2020 report from CapGemini