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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION.

Authors :
Clements, Jonathan
Source :
Forbes; 1/11/1988, Vol. 141 Issue 1, p180-181, 2p
Publication Year :
1988

Abstract

The article reports on the status of the U.S. surface transportation industry in 1987. Topics discussed include impact of the industry's decision to reduce rates on company earnings, factors that influenced the financial performance of the industry as a whole and steps taken by railroads to cope with declining profits. Also discussed are the profitability and growth performance of individual companies, such as railroads Norfolk Southern and American Standard and trucking firm Carolina Freight. INSET: In the passing lane.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00156914
Volume :
141
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Forbes
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
95423978