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Freight Transportation 2013: State of the Industry Report

Rising transportation costs, changing regulations such as the new Hours of Service rules and CSA requirements, the driver shortage ... these are just a few of the challenges shippers are facing.

Today, the freight transportation world is moving faster than ever before. Professionals charged with transportation and logistics for their companies are finding it more and more difficult to keep up with new developments and obstacles in the industry.

NASSTRAC conducted statistically valid research through which manufacturers, retailers, and other shippers provide perspective on transportation issues and emerging trends happening in 2013, including:

  • Business strategy and collaboration with other shippers, providers
  • Rates, capacity, and mode selection
  • Advocacy issues such as hours of service and infrastructure
  • Outsourcing, cargo safety, technology, sustainability, and more.

Gain practical insights into what shippers say are key opportunities, challenges in supply chain and transportation management.

This report explores shippers’ perspectives of emerging trends in the freight transportation industry. It addresses issues related to business strategy, collaboration practices, carrier selection, rates, capacity, mode selection, outsourcing, advocacy issues, technology, sustainability, and more.


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