Transportation and Machinery Office

The Office of Transportation and Machinery (OTM) is one of five offices grouping specific manufacturing sectors within the Manufacturing and Services bureau of the Department of Commerce. Learn more about this office.

Recent Reports

Compilation of Foreign Motor Vehicle Import Requirements, 2011 (PDF)

The Road Ahead phase II 2011 – The follow-up document to the Road Ahead (PDF)

The Road Ahead – An Assessment of the U.S. Motor Vehicle Industry 2011 (PDF)

The U.S. Automotive Parts Industry Assessment 2011 (PDF)

Automotive Market in Central and Eastern Europe (PDF)

Automotive Market in ASEAN (PDF)

Alternative Transportation Fuels (PDF)

Flight Plan 2011 – An assessment of the U.S. Aerospace Industry (PDF)

OTM News

Frontex R&D UAV Workshop and Demo 2011 - Call for Expressions of Interest. Frontex R&D Unit intends to organize a UAV workshop and real-flight demonstration event at the beginning of October 2011 covering the maritime domain.

International Trade Administration to Promote Investment in Alternative Aviation Fuels at 2011 Paris Air Show The International Trade Administration (ITA) is working with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) and Kallman Worldwide to support the “Alternative Aviation Fuels Showcase,” a live press and networking event, at the June 2011 Paris Air Show.  The exhibit will feature 16 fuel companies showcasing cutting-edge alternative jet fuel technologies.   In addition to individual company exhibits, the Showcase will include a presentation theater where stakeholders will conduct a series of product and capabilities presentations throughout the week.  Presentations will be facilitated by representatives of the Air Transport Association of America (ATA), CAAFI, Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Qantas and United Airlines.   The third day of the event, June 22, is an Investor Day and will feature investor‐focused presentations and networking opportunities for fuel companies, airline customers, and investment firms.  Contact: Kallman Worldwide peterm@kallman.com / telephone: 201-251- 2600, ext. 124 / cell: +1-202-441-7199.