As part of a long-standing plan to revitalise the rail industry, the European rail market has undergone significant levels of liberalisation. This has allowed new market entrants to compete against existing incumbents, although many still complain that there is yet to be a level playing field. European Rail & Intermodal 2008 provides a comprehensive review of the sector, including data from a range of official sources and profiles of the leading rail operators, logistics providers and intermodal companies present in the market. It analyses the new competitive landscape and looks at how intermodalism is growing in importance as part of the overall European freight transport industry.

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.

The growth of the UK Pallet Network market over the last ten years has been phenomenal. Whilst traditional road hauliers have struggled with falling revenues and margins, the pallet networks have seen exceptional increases in volumes. UK Pallet Networks 2008 is an ideal starting point for companies which are interested in becoming involved in the market, or who want to find out more about the competition and market in which they operate. The report includes market sizes, forecasts as well as market share and a comparison of key operating metrics for all the main operators in the pallet network market. In addition it contains profiles of all the major players - networks as well as independent operators.

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.

European Transport & Logistics Markets provides a ‘road map’ to a complex and confusing market environment. It includes a wide range of statistical data, forecasts and qualitative analysis examining all aspects of freight movement—from sea ports, road networks, airports, railways and distribution property. The report studies country logistics markets and includes rankings of the largest companies as well as contract logistics market sizes and forecasts.

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.

The market for logistics services in the defence sector is huge, but at the same time it is also highly specialised. European Defence Logistics 2007 provides a road map to this complex and fast-changing market sector. The report highlights the opportunities which this sector presents to a wide range of different players in the market. It explores the operations and involvement of the major European carriers, freight forwarders and contract logistics players as they seek to extend their influence in this sector. Its in-depth examination of the sector is essential reading for defence logistics staff, consultants and analysts.

CEE Logistics 2007 provides invaluable in-sight into a fast growing market. As further markets of Central and Eastern Europe accede to the European Union, this region’s importance to the logistics industry continues to grow. This growth will fuel new business opportunities for multi-national manufacturers and international retailers, and consequently for the logistics service providers which serve them. The report includes analysis of major trends, both economic and logistics; a country-by-country overview of the region examining transport infrastructure, logistics and warehousing markets and the major 3PLs; profiles of the operations of the major logistics and express providers across the region. Countries covered include: Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia as well as Bulgaria and Romania. The combination of analysis on the regional and country logistics infrastructure, profiles of the major players and identification of key trends and developments make this report essential reading for any company with interest in this diverse and fast growing region.

Over the last fifteen years the European warehousing and distribution market has been profoundly affected by macro-economic and political considerations. The fundamental changes which began with the creation of the Single European Market have now received fresh impetus from the accession of the economies in the Central & European Europe and an increasingly globalised distribution market. The European Distribution Warehousing 2006 report provides a detailed look at the main trends affecting the European warehouse market. In depth analysis shows the influence manufacturers, logistics providers and property developers have in shaping the structure of the industry.

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 European express industry has grown rapidly over the last twenty years. At the outset it fulfilled a need for faster, more reliable services which also provided customers with an increased level of supply chain visibility. Over recent years the express and parcels sectors have changed dramatically due to a period of intense acquisition activity. After this acquisition period, the focus has turned to integration. To keep abreast of this dynamic sector European Express Leaders 2005 provides the latest company data, rankings and market sizings, forecasts and analysis within a single reference source.

The performance of most logistics service providers is highly influenced by trends in the industry vertical sectors in which their clients do business. Although supply chain concepts at their highest level apply equally across all sectors, individual industry attributes have led to the development of sector specific supply side dynamics. European Industry Sector Logistics report provides an insight into the trends affecting the most important verticals, the latest supply chain developments as well as reviewing the exposure of the major logistics companies. It includes market sizing and forecasts.