Transportation
including rail Transportation Infrastructure Analysis and Assessment
In 2010, the U.S transportation industry had total revenues of over
$1.7 trillion with expected growth rates of over 7%.
The Transportation
Industry continues to play a vital role in each and every sector of
our economy and as such is expected to play a vital role in our economic
future.
The efficient transportation
of goods and services continues to challenge us with increased demands
for efficiency. The escalating price of oil challenges our current way
of life as we look to alternative sources of energy. Globalization continues
to play a role in placing increased pressure on the transportation and
logistics sector and supply chain management. The demand for transportation
continues to increase whether it may be land, sea, air or rail making
supply chain technology is one of the fastest growing segments in the
global industry. |