Originally Posted by deseraligears

does anyone know of a good web site for information on tonnages by product and user

company ? Import or export ? I am looking for port specific, there are general sites World Bank, shipping news but I am looking for something more detailed. Of course free is best but pay is not out of question if worthwhile thanks.

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Nothing short of:

Asking the department of state to obtain mail addresses and contact persons for that countries trade officer for each location.

As conglomerates are doing most of the movement you may not have much luck simply due to the fact that it is proprietary information

Ideally asking the department of state for an introductory letter to the commerce and trade officer for that embassy and inquiring at each and every embassy or legation by registered letter in New York, Washington, and San Francisco that imports or exports bulk commodities and contacting each embassies trade officer which will be located there.

The UN is a last resort and thier data is years behind if even available or.

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What if anything did you decide regarding a conveyor with your situation? ■

http://www.porttechnology.org/index.php is a good place to start. ■