Plunkett Research^®, Ltd.

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 the Transportation, 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.

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