The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast with deep industry discussions. They talk to today’s top thought innovators, covering topics across the supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast-tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In the publication’s Fifth Season of ten episodes, they are looking at The State of Logistics.
James Shefelbine, Executive Vice President at PLG Consulting, was a guest contributor to the CSCMP’s Supply Chain in the Fast Lane Season 5 podcast series. In Episode 6, James provides an outlook on rail freight markets, offering expert insights into the rail industry’s current challenges and future prospects. Shefelbine discusses recent market shifts and potential growth opportunities and provides valuable advice for shippers navigating the evolving rail freight landscape. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in the future of rail transport and its impact on supply chains.
In it, you will learn:
- The CSCMP’s 2024 State of Logistics Report stated that 2023 was difficult for the rail industry, characterized by financial pressures, labor shortages, and safety concerns. Does PLG agree with this assessment, and what are its causes and contributors?
- Rail volume outlook for the remainder of 2024.
- Intermodal volumes in 2023 were the lowest in three years. What can we expect from intermodal volumes in the near future? Was this a blip, or do we expect to see continued low volumes?
- Rail market advice for shippers heading into the second half of 2024 and 2025.
