Logistics Industry Business Intelligence
By David Hannon -- Purchasing, 6/18/2009 2:00:00 AM
6%
Decline in truck crossings at the U.S. and Canadian borders in 2008
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics
WHAT IT MEANS:The biggest declines came on the Northern border, where crossings into the U.S. from Canada were down 10.1%. Crossings from Mexico were down only 0.3%.
15%
Buyers reporting transportation price increases in May
Source: www.purchasingdata.com
WHAT IT MEANS:That number may have it bottom in April at 12%, indicating that transportation service providers are beginning to push some price increases in select modes and lanes.
65%
Buyers trying to reduce inventory levels in May
Source: www.purchasingdata.com
WHAT IT MEANS:While warehouses remain full, this metric has dropped 5% in the past month, indicating inventory levels are coming down gradually.
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