Research and Markets European Logistics Market Operators facing Increasing Pressure on Rates Fallin



January 20, 2005 -- 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.    

The European logistics market over the last year has been exceptionally challenging as many operators have faced increasing pressure on rates, falling volumes and rising costs. European Logistics Leaders 2004 provides information on which companies have been the winners and losers throughout the year. 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. There is also an analysis of Exel's acquisition of Tibbett & Britten. All data has been re-calculated to indicate the impact, which the acquisition will have on the market.

Why buy European Logistics Markets 2004
European Logistics Markets 2004 is the industry standard for market sizing, forecasts and company market shares. It provides an essential reference document for everyone who needs to understand the structure and key players in the European logistics and specifically, the European contract logistics market.

Market sizing, forecasts and shares
The report contains profiles of 15 of Europe's largest transport and logistics market as well as a European overview. It includes statistics on each country, including the size of each transport sector as well as an analysis of the structure by company size and employment.

The report specifically provides readers with detailed analysis of the size and growth rates for the contract logistics industry in 15 individual markets as well as market shares for the leading players.

What can you learn from the report
The newly published European Logistics Markets 2004 Report provides answers to the following questions:
- Which countries' logistics markets are developing the fastest
- Which are the largest contract logistics markets in Europe
- Who are the top ten transport and logistics companies in each of the key markets
- Who are the top contract logistics players in each key market and what is their market share
- What is the background and history of Europe's leading logistics markets

Market forecasts
We have developed proprietary models for forecasting growth in the contract logistics market. Each growth model takes into account the following factors:
- Baseline GDP growth
- Penetration of in-house logistics operations
- Migration of commoditised transport and warehousing business to integrated contract logistics players

Sample Profile
2.0 FRANCE 27
2.1.0 Transport Infrastructure 27
2.1.1 Road Network 27
2.1.2 Railway Network 27
2.1.3 Airports 27
2.1.4 Sea Ports 28
2.1.5 Warehousing 29
2.1.6 Other Transport Modes 29
2.2.0 France's Logistics Market 30
2.2.1 Overview 30
2.2.2 French Transport Market Size 31
2.2.3 Structure of the Freight Transport Sector in France 32
2.2.4 Top ten transport, forwarding and warehousing companies 33
2.3.0 Third party logistics industry 34
2.3.1 Market Size & Growth 34
2.3.2 Market leaders 36
2.3.3 Market share 37

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Research and Markets European Logistics Market Operators facing Increasing Pressure on Rates Fallin