A newly released report from ProLogis Research Group finds vacancies declined three points from mid 2008 to 86%.

Truck tonnage index and truck orders both rose in recent months. But analysts caution against overoptimism as retail sales continue on downward track.

Drewry Shipping Consultants projects container port throughput will contract by more than 10% for 2009. Shipping lines are particularly vulnerable.

Non-durable consumer goods sector has also held up. But consumer durables, high-tech and automotive logistics sectors have fared poorly.

Institute for Supply Management's. purchasing managers' index retreats after major gain in August. But analysts expect it to climb overall through early 2010.

Danske Bank's Freight Forwarding Index up 15 points from August. All transport modes show improved performance.

CEOs forecast lower revenue and reduced prices and shorter supply chains in the coming year. They also anticipate shortened supply chains with relocation of more factories from Asia.

Total declines for ninth consecutive month. Industrial manufacturing, led by light-rail and semiconductor industries, is only sector to show growth.