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2012 Logistics Rate Outlook

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 | 2:00 p.m. EST

January 04, 2012

While leading transportation analysts say that rates will be fairly level across all modes heading into 2012, they warn that a number of unanswered economic and regulatory questions could push them skyward if suddenly resolved.

WHAT CAN SHIPPERS EXPECT IN TERMS OF RATES AND CAPACITY?

Join Group Editorial Director Michael Levans, Logistic Management’s Executive Editor Patrick Burnson, and a panel of leading economic and transportation analysts as they share their exclusive insight on where rates and capacity are headed over the next 12 months.

Our distinguished panel will also take a closer look at the moves carriers will be making to stay the course and provide shippers with the services they require to achieve sustainable growth.

By attending this informative Webcast you will learn:

  • The current state of the U.S. economy and its impact on freight transportation
  • Which way oil and fuel prices are likely to go in 2012
  • What to expect in terms of rates and capacity across all modes

Moderators
Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director, Supply Chain Group
Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor, Logistics Management

Panelists
Oil & Fuel: Derik Andreoli, Ph.D.c., Senior Analyst, Mercator International, LLC
Trucking: John Larkin, Managing Director, Stifel Nicolaus
Rail/Intermodal: Brooks Bentz, Partner, Supply Chain Transportation, Accenture
Air Cargo: Charles Clowdis, Managing Director for Transportation, IHS Global Insight
Ocean Cargo: David Jacoby, President, Boston Strategies International
Parcel Express: Jerry Hempstead, President, Hempstead Consulting

Join us, Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. ET


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