Season 2, Episode 23: Dr. Kuehl brings ASA members up to speed on the latest with transportation. One of Dr. Kuehl’s best podcasts and certainly worth forwarding on to colleagues and customers.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 2, Episode 23 (8:22 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks to ASA members about his observations when it comes to transportation.

• There is a current strike being held on the railroads
• The government is demanding a settlement – railroad striking is illegal. Will the President will be forced to intervene?
• We have seen an expansion of long-haul trucking companies
• How badly have logistics costs gone up lately? Hint: It’s bad.
• There are tough negotiations being made that could shut down the ports on the gulf for transportation of supplies
• Do you have a contingency plan when it comes to your own transportation?