Posts Tagged ‘State of transportation industry’

New Report Available for Free: Trade Forecast 2010

American Shipper magazine, in cooperation with IHS Global Insight, has made available for free on their website a report on ocean transportation projections and analysis. This report takes a look at international containerized ocean freight volumes, factors driving growth, obstacles to growth, and key industry trends. Please download the report here: Guarded Optimism – International Containerized [...]

Transportation Industry Expected to Improve by 2010, According to Experts

Although the transportation industry is suffering right now from too much capacity and too little freight, things should begin to turn around by the end of 2009, according to a panel of analysts on Logistics Management’s 2009 Mid-year Logistics Rate Outlook Webcast. Please follow this link to view the pre-recorded webcast: 2009 Mid-Year Logistics Rate [...]

Merger Activity Means Hope for Ailing Transportation Industry

According to Logistics Management, M&A activity in the transportation industry remained strong in 2008 and we are still seeing a modest deal flow in the first half of 2009, as buyers look to expand their service offerings. Please read the full story here: Merger activity shows vital signs.