Expected Stability and Growth for the Transportation Industry in 2010 Says Plunkett Research

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Tue Apr 6, 2010 4:09pm EDT

HOUSTON--(Business Wire)--
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.

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Plunkett Research, Ltd.
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