But all transportation modes are facing problems of rising energy costs and a network that can't support the projected growth in traffic, according to a top executive of J.B. Hunt.
Regional and bilateral free-trade agreements offer big potential savings to companies that are able to manage them effectively. Having the right technology is a critical key to success.
Soaring fuel prices and the side effects of outsourcing to China are causing supply chain managers to seek new solutions for managing buffer stock while keeping down costs.