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Expected Stability and Growth for the 
Transportation Industry in 2010 Says Plunkett 
Research 
April 06, 2010 04:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time   
HOUSTON--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Plunkett Research, Ltd. has released its newest market research 
and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Transportation, Supply Chain and Logistics Industry Almanac, 2010 
edition, which identifies and analyzes major trends shaping the transportation, supply chain and logistics 
industry.  
According to Jack W. Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, Ltd., “As of early 2010, transportation sectors are 
starting to stabilize and show growth after a very difficult 2008 and 2009.”  
Major trends affecting theTransportation, Supply Chain and Logistics Industry analyzed in Plunkett’s 
report include:  
Globalization.  
3PL supply chain management  
Competition between couriers heats up  
Trucking companies and LTL freight  
Intermodal shipments  
China makes huge rail, road & airport upgrades.  
High speed passenger trains, including Maglev  
Panama Canal expansion  
Global airlines  
Airports  
New technologies for port and airport security  
RFID drives inventory management evolution  
India’s transportation infrastructure needs  
Toll roads solve highway needs  
Car and bike sharing  
“FedEx recently posted good growth in shipments, particularly in Asia, which is a leading indicator for the entire 
transportation industry,” says Jack Plunkett. “However, demand still exceeds supply in many sectors ranging from 
ocean shipping to trucks.”  
A complete report with detailed industry trends and statistics analysis is provided in Plunkett’s Transportation, 
Supply Chain and Logistics Industry Almanac, 2010 edition. With Plunkett's Transportation, Supply Chain and 
Logistics Industry data, you get a broad look at the business of transportation, including supply chain management, 
logistics and procurement. This competitive intelligence report is what you need to fully understand business trends, 
technologies, markets and finances and provides detailed information on leading companies with contact resources, a
detailed glossary and thorough indexes.  
A complimentary Introduction to the Transportation, Supply Chain and Logistics Industrycan be viewed at 
Plunkett’s website.  
About Plunkett Research, Ltd. 
Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Our reports and data 
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Plunkett Research, Ltd. 
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