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Transportation expenses are primarily for air and highway transportation. Transportation expenses in 2010 were $5,878 million, a decrease of $148 million, or 2.5%, compared to 2009. Compared to 2008, 2009 transportation expenses decreased $935 million, or 13.4%.
Transportation Expense (dollars in millions)
2010
2009
2008
Highway
$ 3,205
$ 3,044
$ 3,499
Air
2,425
2,626
3,047
Other
248
356
415
Total Transportation Expense
$ 5,878
$ 6,026
$ 6,961
