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| Department of Transportation (DOT) Maintains and improves the US transportation system by keeping statistics, setting standards and developing federal transportation programs. |   |
Federal Maritime Commission The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) was established in 1961 as an independent government agency, responsible for the regulation of shipping in the foreign trades of the United States. |   | |
US Customs Service Site details US trade laws and regulations and categorizes information such as importing and exporting, traveler information and enforcement. |   | |
Maritime Administration (MARAD) Also seeks to ensure that the US enjoys adequate shipbuilding and repair service, efficient ports, effective intermodal water and land transp. Promotes the development and maintenance of an adequate, well-balanced, United States merchant marine. |   | |
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