Major Investments in the US Freight Railroad Industry Coincide with Major Shifts in Transportation Management Companies
Integrated Distribution Services, Inc. (IDS) and other logistics service providers are shifting from truck freight transport solutions to intermodal transportation.
- Indianapolis, IN (1888PressRelease) March 13, 2012 - Integrated Distribution Services, Inc. (IDS) and other logistics service providers are shifting from truck freight transport solutions to intermodal transportation. It seems that things are falling into place and with perfect timing. The freight sector is expected to be revitalized, literally with truck loads of capital in 2012. Major freight rail operators are about to pour in around $13B worth of investments to strengthen their industry.
Logistics is big business. It is a highly sought-after solution anywhere and that is why there is no real lack in the demand for companies that offer shipping or freight transport services, even on a global scale. However, truck freight transportation providers have always struggled with various challenges - rising fuel and other overhead costs, seemingly uncooperative infrastructures, highway congestion, and more hindrances.
According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), aside from the huge amount in capital expenditures that will be used to expand, upgrade, and enhance the major US freight railways this year, more than 15,000 additional workers will be added to the existing industry workforce.
Edward R. Hamberger, AAR President and CEO announced that, "Unlike trucks, barges or airlines, America's freight railroads operate on infrastructure they own, build and maintain themselves so taxpayers don't have to. And this year they are investing at a record rate to meet the demands of the recovering economy. These investments help businesses get their goods to market more efficiently and affordably, so they too can innovate, invest and hire. That's how freight rail spurs the American economy and supports jobs all across the country."
Integrated Distribution Services, Inc. is a leader in logistics services and transportation management. They are among the logistics service providers whose clients are expected to benefit immensely from the revitalization of the freight industry.
About Integrated Distribution Services, Inc.
Integrated Distribution Services, Inc., or IDS, offers comprehensive logistics services to customers across various industries. The clients of IDS rely heavily on these services because they require shipping and transport solutions that can be tailor-made, are fully configurable, and can be closely monitored in real time, with one of the most advanced transportation management systems in the industry today.
Whether the customer's shipments are in single or multiple truck loads, IDS has the capability and the capacity to deliver. For inquiries, contact Integrated Distribution Services, Inc. at 317-203-8715 or visit their website: http://www.idstransportation.com to learn more today.
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