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 p