Thom is Managing Director, Transportation Equity Research for BB&T Capital Markets. These thoughts are from BB&T’s January 13, 2016 Surface Transportation Report. Thom and his team do a fantastic job covering transportation for BB&T. At the beginning of each year it’s fun to throw some thoughts out on what the year might look like. […]
I attended this FTR’s Transportation Intelligence webinar on 12/10/15 moderated by Jonathan Starks, Director Transportation Analysis and presented by Larry Gross, Intermodal and Rail Expert. 4 Lessons Learned in 2015: Keep an eye on Washington Regulations will continue to play a large role in the transport world. Things can turn on a dime be […]
Comments from a Freight and Logistics seminar in the UK ( Westminster Energy, Environment, and Transport Forum) Article in Supply Management by Will Green 09/18/2015 Solutions noted: Reducing empty miles;greater collaboration;timing of deliveries;use of more rail freight; focus on sustainability; technology; low emission vehicles. Joe Lombardo, NGNF (nice guy nor freight) http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2015/tackling-inefficiency-in-logistics-sector-requires-paradigm-shift?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_term= A seminar on […]
Intermodal continues to increase year over year; more shippers are re-discovering the rail box car; two new refrigerated unit train services ( McKay TransCold Express and Green Express) have been announced and Railex, who currently operates refrigerated unit trains is expanding to Florida. Are your systems, inventory strategies, facilities, and people ready for this shifting? […]