Expert Insights on Intermodal Logistics
Intermodal Logistics refers to the movement of freight, typically in standardized (ISO) containers, through multiple modes of transportation including truck, rail and ocean vessels.
Gerson Lehrman Group Council Members are available to discuss Intermodal Logistics via phone consultations, live meetings, surveys, and other custom GLG products and services.
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Featured Council Members
GLG Council Members are leading experts including academics, scientists, and industry specialists
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John McLaughlin
Director, Market and Network SolutionsR. L. BANKS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Gary Hunter
Chairman & CEORAILROAD INDUSTRIES INC
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Kurt Kaiser
ConsultantKurt Kaiser
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Dirk Stammnitz
General ManagerC.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC.
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Asok Chaudhuri
PrincipalHeritage Capital Group, Inc.
Study Groups
Study groups are populations of experts knowledgeable on specific sub-topics within a broader industry
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Intermodal Logistics Experts | 134 |
| Intermodal Railcar Experts | 61 |
| Package Carriers (NA) | 100 |
| Railcar Leasing Experts | 121 |
| Trucking Industry Consultants (US) | 61 |
Recent Live Meetings
Interactive roundtables, private visits, and small scale seminars are types of GLG Live Meetings
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November 4, 2009 | Teleconference
Teleconference: Rail Signals - Berkshire Hathaway and Burlington Northern (11:00AM EST/8:00AM PST)
Recent News Analyses
News analyses are expert commentaries on current events, written by Council Members who are available for follow up consultations
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Best is Yet to Come for C.H. Robinson
October 21, 2009
John Schulz, Independent Analyst - Contributing Editor, Logistics Management Magazine
Weak Demand Hurts Shipper C.H. Robinson | www.google.com
C.H. Robinson, the leading third-party logistics provider at nearly $8 billion in revenue, posted $95.5 million in third-quarter net profit despite a 15.6 percent decline in revenue to $1.95 billion. Its core trucking business rose 2.1 percent as the nation's industrial base began its economic recovery,...
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IRS v. Trucking Independent Contractor History
October 19, 2009
Jay Thompson, President and General Manager, Transportation Business Associates
'Contractor' Lable Provokes Legal Disputes | online.wsj.com
The trucking Independent Contractor (IC) pool is a big one. Surveys show that one-third of truckers are IC’s and 80%+ of them are leased to fleets. The biggest player is FedEx Ground - hence the long-time target on their back by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), States and unions. Other big numbers...