Analysis, commentary, market sizing, ranking and market shares, out-sourcing rates and profiles of the leading global contract logistics operators

China Logistics Report contains detailed analysis of China's air, road, rail and sea infrastructure as well as market sizings and forecasts for the key logistics segments, including contract logistics, freight forwarding and express. The report provides an in-depth examination of the trends and developments affecting the air cargo, sea freight, ports, logistics, freight forwarding and express sectors. It also includes profiles of the major players, both foreign and domestic, present in all the major transportation sectors.

Global Distribution & Warehousing Report 2008 provides a detailed look at all the main distribution markets throughout Europe (including Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey), North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. It identifies key locations for distribution hubs, the influence of transport infrastructure and costs on a country-by-country basis, and in the USA it looks at the major cities where distribution hubs are clustered. The report also contains a major new survey of logistics executives which examines trends affecting the distribution and warehouse market. In depth analysis shows the influence manufacturers, logistics providers and property developers have in shaping the structure of the industry. The report also provides profiles of the leading property developers – including ProLogis, Gazeley, Goodman and AMB – detailing financial, operational and strategic information.

The air cargo sector is of prime importance to the global economy. Global Air Cargo Report 2008 includes a detailed description of the major trends affecting the industry - from globalisation, oil prices and regulation to security issues. It also includes detailed market sizes and forecasts plotting the likely growth of the sector over the next twenty years. The report provides detailed profiles – completely updated for this edition of the report – of the major air cargo carriers and integrators.

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.

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.