Transportation concerns still add to metals concerns

摘要

Problems with truck and rail costs and capacity are among the most troubling hurdles to supply chains this year, according to industry associations and steel market participants. Deteriorating capacity and service have combined with higher rates in rail, truck and barge, according to the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA), which also said that conditions for shippers in the U.S. rail freight market often involve high prices for bad service due to the prevalence of captive rail markets.