Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to speak about National Transportation Week which took place last week, June 5 to June 11.
The importance of the transportation component to business is fundamental. We are reminded of it almost every day. Transportation plays an essential role in the competitive cycle. In the business community where advantages are harder than ever to come by, efficient, intermodal and competitively priced transportation is essential to success.
With the emergence of a truly global economy, the ability to forecast and adapt to international and national change is essential for transportation.
Given the world-wide demand for effective intermodal services, it is most appropriate the theme of the 25th National Transportation Week was "Intermodalism: The Perfect Fit".
We can also be proud of the dedication, professionalism and hard work of the scores of men and women who keep our transportation industries on the go year round.