Freight Transportation in 2016 – The Year in Review

Freight Transportation in 2016 – The Year in Review

8 years ago

Here are the top stories in freight transportation that caught my attention over the past year. The Tepid Economy The North American economies underperformed the global economy and the economies of emerging markets in 2016. Business investment, a key driver of the economy, was down in 2016, driven in large part by the big drop […]

The New Economic Paradigm of Freight Transportation

9 years ago

As we approach 2016, there are a number of forces that are shaping the economics of Freight Transportation. Here are a few to consider. The US Economy and the US Dollar The US economy is providing a number of mixed signals in December of 2015. Unemployment is at only five percent. Economic growth, while sluggish, […]

The Top Surface Transportation Stories of 2015

9 years ago

The past year started with some solid tailwinds as the economies of the United States and Canada appeared to be in a growth mode. Then a number of unexpected events took place that changed the trajectory of the year. Here is our synopsis of the major freight transportation stories of 2015. The Collapse in Energy […]

Some Major Trends Shaping the North American Freight Transportation Industry in 2015

10 years ago

This past year was a tumultuous and transformative year in Freight Transportation. What is in store for us in 2015? Here are some trends to watch. 1. Dimensional LTL Pricing The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system, developed during the Great Depression by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, classifies goods based on four elements—density, […]

The Top Freight Transportation Stories of 2014

10 years ago

As the year draws to a close, it is time to reflect on the major news stories in the world of freight transportation. These are the ones that struck me as being the most impactful. 1. The Economy – Two Steps Forward/One Step Back US GDP grew by over 3 percent in 2014, its best […]

Some Major Trends in Freight Transportation in 2014

11 years ago

In my previous blog, I tried to capture some of the Major Freight Transportation Stories of 2013 (http://www.dantranscon.com/index.php/blog/entry/the-top-freight-transportation-stories-of-2013). In this blog I will look ahead to 2014 and beyond. Here are some of the emerging trends that transportation professionals should monitor closely in the coming years. 1. The 10 Miles Per Gallon Truck Heavy-duty trucks […]

The Top Freight Transportation Stories of 2013

11 years ago

As the year 2013 winds down, it is time to reflect on the major transportation trends of the past year. While I saw and read about a wide range of developments, these are the ones that resonated most with me. 1.Technology Comes to Freight Transportation Last year I predicted that we would see a flurry […]

What were the Biggest Freight Transportation Stories of 2013? / What will be the Top Trends in 2014?

11 years ago

At the end of each year, I like to take stock of the major freight transportation stories of the past twelve months and look ahead to the trends that will drive the industry in the coming year. The two blogs that I write are prepared from my perspective as a consultant to shippers and carriers. […]

The Year in Review – The Top Freight Transportation Stories of 2012

12 years ago

As the year 2012 draws to a close, it is time to reflect on the major transportation stories of the year. Here are the ones that stood out to me. 1. CP Rail’s Shareholder Revolt CP Rail is a landmark Canadian company that has played an important role in the country’s history. It […]