2008 UK Market Analysis Transport, Distribution & Logistics

2008 UK Market Analysis Transport, Distribution & Logistics

This report goes way beyond simple commentary and first level analysis, listing leading organisations in the sector covered and spotlighting those in defined phases of change. The Transport, Distribution and Logistics sector could more correctly be described as the Transport and Logistics sector Transport relates to the movement of people or freight, whilst Logistics relates to the theory and science behind the planning, implementation and management of the efficient movement of goods and people, as well as their temporary storage as part of the transportation process. Transport and Logistics is an area of the UK economy showing particularly strong signs of growth.

This report deals with the UK market for the physical distribution of goods and people. The freight elements include all modes of freight transport (air, sea, road, rail and pipeline), as well as other activities that form part of the supply chain, such as the national post and courier companies, cargo handling, storage and forwarding, as well as sea and airport activities. We estimate that the total value of the UK Transport, Distribution and Logistics sector will be GBP 80 billion in 2008, provided the global economies do not undergo a full blown recession, this would be up by 4% from an estimated GBP 77 billion 2007. GBP 80 billion is the total of the UK turnover for all companies operating in this market.

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