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EXPO - from page 9
Canadian National Railway Director of Sales Tim Roulston
said fast economic growth that has spurred the railroad's
volume could be tempered by government moves to raise
interest rates in response to fast-growing GDP.

2018 Questions
While intermodal growth was
forecast, economists were cautious
about 2018 and beyond.
William Strauss, senior economist
at the Federal Reserve Bank of
Chicago, said, "The risk to the economy
isn't domestic. We have to look
overseas at geopolitical risks," such
as North Korea. He said there was
no reason the current slow growth
couldn't continue, as hurricane damage
Strauss
will depress third quarter GDP and boost
output in the final 2017 quarter.
Jones Lang LaSalle economist Walter Kemmsies believes
there hasn't yet been an investment boom during the current
recovery other than e-commerce, though he held out the hope
that the Trump administration's policies still could take hold and
aid the economy.
Larkin described the slow economic pace as "both a
blessing and a curse" because growth has been prolonged at
the same time that the next recession is being avoided because

Four Silver Kingpin winners pose together shortly after Robert
Huffman (second from right) received his award at EXPO. With
him (from left) are Greg Stefflre, co-founder of Rail Delivery
Services, Chuck Connors, President & COO of H & M International
Transportation, Inc. and Ray Tippit, vice president, public
relations, Mi-Jack Products.
inflation hasn't become overheated.
Strauss offered a cautionary anecdote about how business
perceptions change over time. He reminded attendees that not
long ago Walmart was seen as the giant retailer that would
reshape commerce, instead of Amazon today. He said not to rule
out the possibility that "someone could out-Amazon Amazon."
See continuation of EXPO coverage on page 23.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Insights - September/October 2017

IANA News
EXPO Attendees Encounter Better Market, Technology Promise, More Show Features
Passion, Professionalism among Wide Range of Qualities Intermodal Employers Stress
Sleep Apnea, Fatigue Continue to Be Key Safety Concerns
Freight Report
Intermodal Prospects Brighten Despite Disruptions, Participants Say
Intermodal Technology Efforts Gain, More Coordination Needed
International Market Shifts Force Providers to Adjust
Cross-Border, Mid Range Intermodal Markets Could Spur More Intermodal Growth
As ELD Compliance Date Approaches, EXPO Panelists Stress Driver, Technology Implications
Committees Report Progress on Recommended Practices, Safety, Other Issues
New Approaches to Safety
Government News
Intermodal Information Services News
People News
Welcome New Members
Intermodal Calendar
Insights - September/October 2017 - Cover1
Insights - September/October 2017 - 2
Insights - September/October 2017 - 3
Insights - September/October 2017 - IANA News
Insights - September/October 2017 - EXPO Attendees Encounter Better Market, Technology Promise, More Show Features
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Insights - September/October 2017 - 11
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Insights - September/October 2017 - Passion, Professionalism among Wide Range of Qualities Intermodal Employers Stress
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Insights - September/October 2017 - 18
Insights - September/October 2017 - Sleep Apnea, Fatigue Continue to Be Key Safety Concerns
Insights - September/October 2017 - 20
Insights - September/October 2017 - Freight Report
Insights - September/October 2017 - 22
Insights - September/October 2017 - 23
Insights - September/October 2017 - 24
Insights - September/October 2017 - Intermodal Prospects Brighten Despite Disruptions, Participants Say
Insights - September/October 2017 - Intermodal Technology Efforts Gain, More Coordination Needed
Insights - September/October 2017 - 27
Insights - September/October 2017 - International Market Shifts Force Providers to Adjust
Insights - September/October 2017 - 29
Insights - September/October 2017 - 30
Insights - September/October 2017 - Cross-Border, Mid Range Intermodal Markets Could Spur More Intermodal Growth
Insights - September/October 2017 - 32
Insights - September/October 2017 - As ELD Compliance Date Approaches, EXPO Panelists Stress Driver, Technology Implications
Insights - September/October 2017 - Committees Report Progress on Recommended Practices, Safety, Other Issues
Insights - September/October 2017 - New Approaches to Safety
Insights - September/October 2017 - Government News
Insights - September/October 2017 - Intermodal Information Services News
Insights - September/October 2017 - 38
Insights - September/October 2017 - People News
Insights - September/October 2017 - Welcome New Members
Insights - September/October 2017 - 41
Insights - September/October 2017 - 42
Insights - September/October 2017 - 43
Insights - September/October 2017 - Intermodal Calendar
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