California is still the Golden State.

As of 2011, if the state of California were its own country, it would have the 8th largest economy in the world.  The state’s annual $2 trillion gross product represents 13% of the U.S. GNP.

Who knew?

Freight Trains are Big Pill Pushers

When it comes to value-per-ton, what products rank highest in the U.S.?  Pharmaceuticals!  They get about $19,000 per ton.  And the lowest?  Gravel and crushed stones at $7 per ton.

Did you know?

Ships carry products worldwide.

More than 90% of the world’s trade is carried aboard ships.  It is estimated that without the shipping of food products and petroleum, half the world would starve and the other half would freeze.