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In April, the value of trade moved via surface transportation modes between the United States and Canada and Mexico totaled $65.8 billion, up 32.4 percent compared with April 2009’s level, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). April marked the third consecutive month with a year-over-year gain of at least 24 percent.

U.S.-Canada surface transportation trade totaling $39.9 billion rose 32.1 percent and U.S.-Mexico surface transportation trade totaling $25.9 billion increased 32.8 percent. The value of import and export goods railed between the United States and two NAFTA nations in April rose 58.8 percent to $7.2 billion and 42.7 percent to $4 billion, respectively, compared with April 2009 figures.

The value of U.S.-Canada import and export goods moved via rail jumped 62.2 percent to $4.9 billion and 40.9 percent to $2.3 billion, respectively; and the value of U.S.-Mexico import and export goods moved via rail soared 52.1 percent to $2.3 billion and 45.3 percent to $1.7 billion, respectively.

For more BTS data on surface transportation trade in April, follow this link.