Global Distribution Strategies 2008 will explore both the big picture of the direction of the distribution market as well as inventory management and warehousing operations. Headline speakers include the most influential decision makers in the sector, from leading OEMs to the largest logistics service providers. They will discuss their companies’ approach to designing logistics systems and the logic behind warehouse provision. The conference will also explore in detail global warehousing markets, both by geography and by industry will the leading players in each as well as exploring issues such as materials handling technology and warehouse design.

Global Contract Logistics 2007 provides comprehensive market sizing and forecasts for this fast moving sector. For the first time it includes market sizing and forecasts for emerging country markets such as Russia, Turkey, Mexico, China and India in addition to Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. It also includes market ranking and shares for the most important regions as well as company profiles of all the major contract logistics players. The profiles include analysis of the companies’ financial performance and, where available, an update of the companies’ trading throughout 2007. All new for 2007 is a comprehensive section on the impact of the Environment on logistics, and the repsonse of the logistics operators to these challenges.

Global Logistics Strategies 2007 provides a comprehensive analysis of the industry from the perspective of mergers and acquisition activity. As well as including insight into the major trends which are occurring in all the key logistics sectors, it also provides analysis of the results of a survey involving over 290 deals which were conducted during 2006. This includes a specific examination of the role of private equity. In addition, the report contains 20 profiles revealing the strategies of the major players in the market and finally a survey of over 180 European logistics executives, giving an insight into attitudes towards regional and global expansion. The report provides a mix of company information, including a corporate overview; a breakdown of financial data; operational analysis; examination of their strategic goals as well as key mergers and acquisitions. It provides a wealth of tables and charts to illustrate the development of all the major shipping lines.

Global Shipping Leaders 2007 provides a handy guide to the industry through the analysis of the shipping lines themselves. It examines the industry using a range of indicators such as slot capacity, revenue, profitability and margin growth, including company profiles. The report provides a mix of company information, including a corporate overview; a breakdown of financial data; operational analysis; examination of their strategic goals as well as key mergers and acquisitions. It provides a wealth of tables and charts to illustrate the development of all the major shipping lines.

Global Automotive Logistics 2007 is packed full of qualitative analysis and quantitative data which will give you an all-round understanding of the market. It examines the significant trends which are affecting the demand-side of the industry and how these impact the key logistics sectors associated with it. It includes market sizing, broken down into inbound, spare parts and finished vehicle segments for the North American, European and Japanese markets as well indicative growth forecasts. In addition it has detailed profiles of the main Vehicle Manufacturers and Logistics Service Providers containing analysis of their strategies and operations.

The freight forwarding market has been a major beneficiary of an increasingly globalised world economy. Freight forwarders’ revenues - and profits - have surged and this has resulted in structural changes to what for many years was a conservative and stable industry. Global Freight Forwarding 2007 contains a comprehensive overview of all the major trends and developments affecting the industry. The report includes the results of two recent usage and perception surveys undertaken by Transport Intelligence as well as providing a range of market size and forecasts. In addition it provides market share for the leading players and ranking of the largest total, air and sea freight forwarders. A major section of the report contains tables, graphs and analysis of the latest trade figures, examining the origin and destination of goods flows, by country, region and product type.

Global Service Parts Logistics in the High Tech Sector contains an analysis of all the major trends impacting on the industry. Looking at four key segments - IT Services, Telecommunications, Medical Technology and Computer and Office Equipment - the report examines how the industry has evolved to meet the client needs in a dynamic, fast moving environment. Global Service Parts Logistics contains sections on the market structure and logistics of the Telecommunications and IT Services sectors; profiles of the SPL operations and requirements of the major Telcos and OEMs; global market sizing and forecasts for the major segments as well as profiles of all the major SPL providers. The report provides an essential overview of the sector, containing an insight into many manufacturers’ SPL strategies, the SPL providers they use, and how systemic changes in each sector will affect how the industry will look in the next five years.

China Logistics Report 2006 is essential reading for all companies doing or intending to do business in this market. The report provides the information needed for a basic understanding of the country’s transport and logistics industry, the companies which are present in the market, and its prospects for growth. It also looks at many of the problems facing companies in China, ranging from economic to structural.This updated and considerably extended report includes a wide-ranging survey of shippers and logistics operators, market sizing and forecasts, as well as profiles of the leading companies.

For businesses whose priority it is to keep track of their logistics competitors, follow developments at existing or potential clients, or to identify acquisition targets, SCLi is an invaluable source of industry intelligence. With over 500 company profiles the interactive web-enabled database is fully searchable, providing users with access to always updated information on the world’s leading providers. Each profile contains the latest news and related TI briefings.

The Indian transport and logistics industry has huge potential growth prospects for local and foreign operators alike. Soaring international trade, massive investment in infrastructure, increasing levels of disposable income and strong manufacturing and retail sectors are combining to produce a dynamic market environment. However there are many challenges including congestion, fragmentation, over regulation and a weak transport network. However this hasn’t prevented the major global express and logistics operators from targeting what many believe to be the ‘next China’.

The Asia Pacific region is presently experiencing dynamic growth as China’s economy expands at a phenomenal pace. The market has proved to be a magnet for new investment in terms of operations and infrastructure, and an increasing number of logistics companies have been attracted to the opportunities are on offer. Asia Pacific Logistics 2004 is a major new report by Transport Intelligence into the state of the industry throughout this diverse region. It examines the most recent trends and developments and provides country and company profiles as well as market sizing and forecasts.