The Transportation Economy: “Reading the Economic and Freight Tea Leaves”
Tracks: Operations & Safety
The freight markets may be finally turning a corner now that the destocking cycle appears to have run its course and seasonal demand is returning, while trucking capacity continues to slowly exit the market. This along with an economy that is poised for a soft landing could result in better freight rates ahead. You don’t want to miss this unique opportunity to receive updated perspectives on where the freight markets and economy are heading from Lee Klaskow, Bloomberg Intelligence’s Senior Analyst covering freight transportation and logistics. Bloomberg Intelligence is a global leader in business and financial information that delivers trusted data, news and insights across many industries, including transportation, logistics and supply chain. Attend this session to:
Gain knowledge and perspectives from one of the most seasoned and well-respected economists in the industry about current market reports on trucking, railroads and ocean – and everything in-between
Learn perspectives on the outcome of the election in November can have a potential impact on the trucking marketplace
Better understand how to apply this market intelligence to your own day-to-day decision-making and responsibilities.
Lee A. Klaskow is a senior global transportation & logistics analyst and sector head for Bloomberg Intelligence, a division of Bloomberg LP.
Lee has been analyzing the freight markets for decision makers since 2006. His current coverage spans global marine shipping, air freight and logistics sectors as well as the North American trucking and railroad industries. In addition to his industry work, Lee provides coverage on 21 freight transportation and logistics companies. He is focused on providing differentiated research through channel checks and collaborating with colleagues in adjacent industries.
Lee is the host and founder of Bloomberg Intelligence’s Talking Transports podcast, which features forwarding thinking conversations with executives, analysts, regulators and entrepreneurs that are shaping the future of the freight transportation industry. The focus will be on trucking, railroads, ocean and air freight markets and everything in between. He is an articulate public speaker and frequent contributor on Bloomberg television and radio as well as other media outlets. He also speaks at industry conferences as well as company and academic events.
Prior to joining Bloomberg, he was a senior analyst at Longbow Research and Prudential Equity Group, where he covered freight transportation and logistics companies. Lee was ranked four stars by StarMine for EPS accuracy and recommendation performance prior to joining Bloomberg.
He has also worked at Prudential Equity Group as an industrial associate prior to being promoted to senior analyst. He helped originate and execute global equity transactions for both ABN Amro Rothschild and J.P. Morgan. Lee began his career at McCarthy, Crisanti & Maffei analyzing and reporting on the primary equity markets.
In addition to his role as an analyst, Lee is Bloomberg Intelligence’s team leader focused on analyst franchise building. Previously managed groups across a broad coverage universe including transports, consumer, basic materials, health care and financials.
He earned his bachelor of science degree in finance and management from Ithaca College, and his master’s in business from Fordham University.
