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August 17, 2011 |
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July 20, 2011
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Recovery Not Reaching Supply Chain Yet ' Weak growth' is about the best we can expect through the end of 2011. |
IndustryWeek
October 1, 2006
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Transportation Management: How to Fight The High Cost Of Moving Freight Transportation and warehousing cost U.S. companies more than $1 trillion in 2005, and the price tag continues to rise. |
IndustryWeek
September 1, 2008
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U.S. Logistics Costs Hit Record High Good supply chain practices are helping keep a rough situation from getting worse. |
IndustryWeek
August 19, 2009 |
Logistics On a Bumpy Road to Recovery Supply chains are being redefined as a reaction to the recession. Are you prepared for a recovery? |
IndustryWeek
July 11, 2012 |
Railroads Are Back in Style for Freight Transportation As trucking gets bogged down by regulations and labor challenges, railroads are resurgent. |
The Motley Fool
July 18, 2005
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J.B. Hunt Keeps On Trucking Results were sluggish for this overland shipping company, but it's still growing. Should it manage to live up to analysts' growth expectations, this stock could yet haul some reasonable gains for its investors. |
IndustryWeek
September 1, 2007
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Logistics Costs Are Trending Downward Although rail costs are up, trucking costs continue to decline. |
The Motley Fool
July 28, 2011
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1 Surprising Company Roaring Ahead J.B. Hunt posts strong quarterly numbers. Investors may want to keep an eye on the stock. |
Inc.
November 2004
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Trucking Industry Faces Driver Shortage A shortage of truck drivers threatens to disrupt freight shipments this holiday season, and experts predict that small businesses will be hit especially hard. |
IndustryWeek
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You Can't Slow Down The Supply Chain Manufacturers are responding to high fuel prices by restructuring their logistics operations. |
BusinessWeek
October 22, 2007
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Trucking Hits The Breaks A domino effect, involving everything from building materials to furniture, has reached the trucking industry. |
IndustryWeek
June 20, 2012 |
Freight Costs Recover Faster than the Economy Transportation costs are outpacing the slow rise in shipment volumes. |
Entrepreneur
February 2007 |
Nice Moves A knack for logistics helps this shipping entrepreneur save cash. |
IndustryWeek
May 1, 2003
Patricia Panchak |
Stuck In The Slow Lane Manufacturers have implemented technology and new processes to improve the efficiency, reliability and security of distribution systems. But is the nation's infrastructure able to handle the load? |
The Motley Fool
March 30, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Trucker Hits a Pothole Trucking company U.S. Xpress is the latest to announce soft conditions in the first quarter. |
IndustryWeek
March 1, 2005
Traci Purdum |
In The Driver's Seat High costs, decreased hours of service and a lack of trained drivers have trucking companies commanding and getting respect. Great for them, but what does it mean for manufacturers? |
BusinessWeek
January 12, 2004 |
Transport: More Business Than They Can Carry Resurgent demand for shipping plus stripped-down capacity will push prices up. Small carriers will keep disappearing as big ones tighten their grip. |
CFO
April 1, 2008
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Sucking It Up With prices gushing past $100 per barrel, companies are trying to consume less oil. |
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July 1, 2008
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Transportation Outlook: Back to the Rails Manufacturers are finding price relief by shipping more products via the railroads. |
Entrepreneur
March 2010
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The Logic of Thirds How tapping into third-party logistics companies can help save you money. |
IndustryWeek
January 1, 2007
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Transportation Costs Trending Down In 2007 The cost of shipping goods by truck this year will grow much more slowly than in recent years. But don't expect much to change when shipping by rail. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
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Carrying the Cargo Intermodal transportation facilities spur industrial development in U.S. markets. |
The Motley Fool
August 2, 2011
Neha Chamaria |
C.H. Robinson Keeps On Truckin' C.H. Robinson Worldwide misses second-quarter earnings estimates, but the industry is looking OK. |
The Motley Fool
June 3, 2011
Sean Williams |
Stop Being Frightened by Freight Despite popular belief, oil prices, which have been hovering around $100 per barrel for the better part of three months now, have not completely sucked the life force out of the freight sector. |
The Motley Fool
December 14, 2009
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Trucking Keeps On ... Well, You Know As the economy improves, so will trucking stocks. |
CFO
September 1, 2006
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Delayed in the USA Infrastructure woes aren't just a Third-World problem, they also pose a major "last-mile" headache for American businesses from coast to coast. |
Food Processing
June 2010 |
Logistics Q&A: How Can I Reduce Transportation Costs? A new series focusing on plant operations and logistics. |
IndustryWeek
August 1, 2007
David Blanchard |
Warehousing Costs Challenge Inventory Strategies Retailers' just-in-time demands are forcing manufacturers to spend more on logistics. |
The Motley Fool
August 16, 2010 |
Why We're Buying FedEx While FedEx might already be the goliath of global logistics and shipping, David Gardner thinks it might be a double over the next five years. |
IndustryWeek
December 1, 2007
David Blanchard |
Transportation Costs are Down -- Will the Economy Follow? In the short term, manufacturers will enjoy cheap and readily available transportation. |
Inc.
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Spotlight: Neal Saling, EA Hunter Transportation In 2004, Neal Saling quit a steady job, moved his family to a new city, and launched EA Hunter. Now, the logistics firm is on a tear, adding new services and promising something shippers dream of: 100 percent on-time delivery. |
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Smart Questions: How to Save on Shipping Costs Here are six questions to ask when you're shopping for shipping. |
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March 14, 2012
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Intermodal Transportation Strategies Offer Manufacturers a Greener Way of Doing Business Manufacturers are realigning their transportation networks to reduce both their costs and their carbon footprints. |
The Motley Fool
July 24, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
J.B. Hunt Not Far From a Value This diversified trucker continues to invest heavily in new equipment. Investors, take note. |
IndustryWeek
May 18, 2011 |
Minimize the High Cost of Transportation These five best practices could help you beat the rising cost of freight transportation. |
The Motley Fool
October 17, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
J.B. Hunt Rides Rails to Revenue Strong intermodal demand is offsetting weaker trucking results. Today's price for this company is probably pretty fair, especially with ongoing concerns about energy prices and the immediate future of the economy. |
The Motley Fool
July 19, 2005
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Werner Finds the Open Road The trucking company successfully navigates problems involving hiring and fuel. Investors, take note. |
IndustryWeek
January 1, 2009
David Blanchard |
Manufacturers are Bearish on the Economy Freight volumes are expected to decline in 2009, and for manufacturers, that means they can expect limited rate hikes from their transportation providers. |
IndustryWeek
January 20, 2010
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Shifting More Freight to Rail Isn't Always Such a Great Idea Motor carriers are actually more fuel efficient than railroads in some cases. |
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August 2010 |
Logistics Q&A: Why do CEOs of midsized companies need to be concerned about supply chain management? A new series focusing on plant operations and logistics. |
The Motley Fool
September 21, 2005
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FedEx Delivers the Goods Though macroeconomic concerns remain, current prices may be giving investors a rare opportunity. |
The Motley Fool
October 25, 2011
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High Oil Prices Benefit This Niche Industry Don't overlook the intermodal transportation industry. |
Food Processing
June 2010 |
Logistics Q&A: What Technologies are Available? A new series focusing on plant operations and logistics. |
IndustryWeek
March 16, 2011 |
The Recovery Is Going to Cost You Manufacturers should plan now to pay more for transportation as the economy improves. |
IndustryWeek
June 23, 2010 |
As the Economy Recovers, So Do Transportation Rates Whether by rail or by truck, it's going to cost more to move freight this year. |
PC Magazine
November 30, 2004
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Chris Sawyer's Locomotion Although it's reminiscent of SimCity, the narrow focus on transportation makes "Locomotion" a less challenging game and therefore slightly less rewarding. |
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September 2008 |
Top 10 Industries by Median Revenue Travel tops the list of the top ten industries by revenue. |
