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.

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.

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.

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 global freight forwarding sector has experienced a transformation in fortunes over the past few years helped in no small part by a surge of international trade volumes. Consolidation in the industry has been led by a decreasing number of mega-logistics operators exploiting the opportunities presented by globalisation and out-sourcing. Global Freight Forwarding 2005 provides a compelling mix of primary research, company profiles, market sizing, shares and forecasts as well as detailed analysis of the trends affecting the industry. It is an essential document for companies operating in the market, shippers or for companies supplying the sector.