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The Global Contract Logistics sector has grown strongly over the past decade as manufacturers and retailers continue to out-source their key logistics functions. However with the impact of the global ‘credit crunch’ starting to slow many countries’ economies, what will be the impact of falling volumes and tightening margins on the sector? Global Contract Logistics 2008 provides Transport Intelligence’s most comprehensive market sizing and forecasting data ever, now covering 70 countries. It provides market shares and top ten rankings in the three major regions: Europe, North America and Asia Pacific as well as on a worldwide basis. It also includes the profiles of 22 global contract logistics providers and a wide-ranging summary of all the major trends and developments affecting the industry. More details...

Asia Conference 2008

The Global Contract Logistics sector has grown strongly over the past decade as manufacturers and retailers continue to out-source their key logistics functions. However with the impact of the global ‘credit crunch’ starting to slow many countries’ economies, what will be the impact of falling volumes and tightening margins on the sector? Global Contract Logistics 2008 provides Transport Intelligence’s most comprehensive market sizing and forecasting data ever, now covering 70 countries. It provides market shares and top ten rankings in the three major regions: Europe, North America and Asia Pacific as well as on a worldwide basis. It also includes the profiles of 22 global contract logistics providers and a wide-ranging summary of all the major trends and developments affecting the industry. More details...

Global Contract Logistics 2008

The Global Contract Logistics sector has grown strongly over the past decade as manufacturers and retailers continue to out-source their key logistics functions. However with the impact of the global ‘credit crunch’ starting to slow many countries’ economies, what will be the impact of falling volumes and tightening margins on the sector? Global Contract Logistics 2008 provides Transport Intelligence’s most comprehensive market sizing and forecasting data ever, now covering 70 countries. It provides market shares and top ten rankings in the three major regions: Europe, North America and Asia Pacific as well as on a worldwide basis. It also includes the profiles of 22 global contract logistics providers and a wide-ranging summary of all the major trends and developments affecting the industry. More details...

European Road Freight 2008

European Road Freight 2008 combines the analysis of a range of official statistics with Transport Intelligence’s own market sizing, forecasts and insight. As well as examining industry output, numbers of goods vehicles, costs and overall revenues, the report also examines the road freight sectors by international/domestic and own-account/outsourced split. For the first time the report also provides a unique breakdown between the Groupage, Full Load and Parcels markets, three of the most important sectors in the industry. The report also includes a section on goods vehicles flows, indicating the most important European regions for local, regional and international transport as well as profiles of all the major players and market share. More details...

Global Distribution & Warehousing 2008

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. More details...

Global Air Cargo 2008

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. More details...

European Rail & Intermodal 2008

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. More details...

UK Pallet Networks 2008

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. More details...

Global Contract Logistics 2007

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. More details...

Global Logistics Strategies 2007

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. More details...

Global Shipping Leaders 2007

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. More details...

European Transport & Logistics Markets 2007

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. More details...

Global Automotive Logistics 2007

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. More details...

Global Freight Forwarding 2007

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. More details...

Global Service Parts Logistics in the High Tech Sector

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. More details...

European Defence Logistics 2007

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. More details...

Central & Eastern Europe Logistics 2007

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. More details...

China Logistics 2006

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. More details...

Middle East Logistics 2006

The Middle Eastern Express, Logistics and Transportation markets are some of the most dynamic emerging markets anywhere in the world. They are attracting an increasingly high level of interest and investment as global companies, seeking growth rates and profit levels far beyond what they can achieve in more developed markets, shift their strategic focus to the region. The region’s governments themselves are investing billions in new logistics infrastructure fueled by oil revenues and the need to diversify their industrial base. Middle East Logistics 2006 contains profiles of all the major markets, logistics and express operators, market sizing and forecasts as well as trade and economic data. It provides essential market intelligence for any company either already present or thinking about entering the region. More details...

Global Contract Logistics 2006

The global contract logistics sector has been at the forefront of the many changes which the logistics industry has experienced over the past twenty years. Manufacturers and retailers are increasingly out-sourcing a variety of value adding logistics functions, above and beyond warehousing and distribution. This trend has been adopted to varying degrees throughout Europe and the Americas, and is now increasingly important in the Asia Pacific.
There are many opportunities for logistics companies to extend the range and breadth of out-sourced services which they can provide and this will fuel growth of the contract logistics market for many years to come. However nowadays the users of logistics services are increasingly asking for more from their suppliers. They realise that logistics costs are likely to increase over the coming years due to rising fuel, labour and environmental costs. As a result they are looking for a new approach: collaboration.
Collaboration involves the co-operation of manufacturers, retailers, their suppliers and logistics providers – parties which have not always traditionally acted in concert. Transport Intelligence’s thought provoking report Global Contract Logistics 2006 examines these initiatives and how they will impact on logistics service providers. More details...

Global Logistics Strategies 2006

The global logistics industry today is unrecognisable from just five years ago. Consolidation in the sector has seen a plethora of well known companies consumed by an increasing number of logistics giants which are now dominating the market.
Exel, Tibbett & Britten, Menlo, Fritz, Bax Global, Schenker, ACR Logistics, Roadway, Overnite have all disappeared as independent entities and have been replaced by global, single-source, integrated mega-logistics players. In part the acquisition frenzy has been driven by the need for companies from a range of backgrounds to develop into neighbouring logistics segments. This has involved mail, express, rail, forwarding, road and shipping companies increasing their scale and expanding the range and depth of services they provide to their customers.
Global Logistics Strategies 2006 examines the expansion of the major express and logistics operators and includes a survey and list of all the major deals undertaken over the past eight years. It includes an in depth discussion of the major trends which have driven consolidation in the market and discusses how successful the strategies have been. More details...

Automotive Logistics Europe 2006

The supply chain management strategies employed by the major automotive manufacturers are amongst the most sophisticated anywhere in industry. Techniques including JIT, kanban and lean inventory which are now commonplace across other sectors were originally pioneered by automotive companies such as Toyota. The vehicle manufacturers are also highly advanced and experienced at dealing with logistics service providers and this has led the market for automotive logistics services in Europe to become highly competitive. Automotive Logistics Europe 2006 is a new edition of TI’s 2004 report, providing an update on how the market is progressing. It includes all the major developments in the sector of the last two years, updated manufacturer and logistics supplier profiles as well as new market sizing and forecasts. More details...

Global Air Cargo 2006

Air Cargo is an integral part of many manufacturers’ and retailers’ global supply chains, allowing companies in a range of sectors to operate in lean inventory environments. Given the increasing development of remote manufacturing, especially for high value goods, the importance of air cargo is set to grow. Global Air Cargo 2006 is a comprehensive report looking at all aspects of the industry, including profiles of the main air cargo carriers (airlines and integrators), trends, developments, market sizing and forecasts. More details...

European Distribution Warehousing 2006

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. More details...

Global Freight Forwarding 2005

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. More details...

India Transport & Logistics 2005

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’. More details...

US Logistics 2005

The US Logistics market is characterised by a wide range of business models. Consolidation and M&A activity have contributed to a blurring of the lines that traditionally segment the industry. The most notable trend in recent years is the drive to expand across sectors, exemplified by integrators acquiring freight forwarders, truckload and less-than-truckload operators to both broaden services and expand geographically. US Logistics 2005 looks at the acquisition activity which has taken place, the key trends which are shaping the industry, as well as providing market sizing and forecasting and profiles of the key players. More details...

European Express Leaders 2005

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. More details...

European Industry Sector Logistics 2005

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. More details...

The UK Pallet Network Market

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 exponential increases in volumes. The industry is now attracting increasing interest from a range of express, parcels and logistics companies hoping to benefit from its success. With only a small market penetration the market looks set to continue its strong growth for many years to come. More details...

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UK Logistics Buyers Guide

Transport Intelligence’s UK Logistics Buyers Guide is an essential reference tool for all industry professionals with requirements for company information on the UK’s largest transport companies, logistics operators and freight forwarders. It is also ideal for manufacturers and retailers seeking to identify new partners or for suppliers looking for a ready made customer target list. More details...

UK Logistics Market Report

The UK logistics market is one of the most mature in the world. Companies have developed sophisticated operations over the last twenty years in line with the evolving needs of their customers. Investment in know how and supply chain technology has allowed the largest companies to differentiate their product from the rest of the transport industry. The UK market has now become dominated by a handful of logistics giants, and consolidation is continuing, led by demand side initiatives such as factory gate pricing. More details...

European Logistics Leaders 2005

With news that Deutsche Post World Net is on the verge of making a bid for Exel, the European contract logistics industry has rarely attracted so much attention. European Logistics Leaders 2005 provides an insight into the global and European contract logistics market showing the impact of consolidation in the market place. Containing rankings of company revenues and profitability on a European and global basis, the report provides a comparative analysis of the positions of the market leaders. It includes information on market shares and segmental breakdowns (split by geography and business unit) as well as an analysis of the key market movers. More details...

European Road Freight Transport 2004

The road haulage industry is an essential part of the European economy, playing a pivotal role in domestic and international commerce. European Road Freight Transport 2004 provides an in-depth examination of the market and its various segments. It includes market sizing and forecasting data, a range of industry indicators and an analysis of goods vehicle flows throughout Europe. Also included are rankings of the major players by revenue and fleet size as well as profiles of the industry leaders. More details...

European Logistics Markets 2004

Reliable market sizing data and forecasts are an essential part of all companies’ business plans or strategic consulting projects. European Logistics Markets 2004 provides the industry standard and is the result of a major research study which analysed the revenues of hundreds of companies. The report utilises proprietary forecasting models, and provides market shares and ‘top tens’ for all the key European economies. Each country profile provides a handy background to the industry as well as analysing the structure of the wider transport market. More details...

Asia Pacific Logistics Report 2004

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. More details...