Logistics Industry Business Intelligence
By David Hannon -- Purchasing, 11/19/2009 2:00:00 AM
79%
Shippers who say 3PLs offer operational flexibility
Source: 14th Annual Third Party Logistics Study from Capgemini, GeorgiaTech
WHAT IT MEANS: Supply chain flexibility is going to be key in ramping up during the post-recession period. More freight buyers may look to 3PLs to provide capacity when needed.
5.9%
Rate increase for 2010 issued by FedEx Express
Source: FedEx
WHAT IT MEANS: FedEx Express says the increase will be partially offset by adjusting the fuel price at which the fuel surcharge begins, reducing the fuel surcharge by 2%.
1–2%
LTL volume increase in 2010
Source: Stifel, Nicolaus & Co.
WHAT IT MEANS: While that's below Stifel's earlier 3–5% estimate it could tick up if there is better-than-expected economic growth of 5–6%. "Either way, freight should slowly rise at a discount to economic growth in 2011."
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