This Review deals with the UK market for the physical distribution of goods and the industry that serves this market. Distribution is defined broadly, to include all modes of freight transport
April 14, 2007 (Press Release) --
Distribution Industry Market Review 2007
Executive Summary
This Review deals with the UK market for the physical distribution of goods and the industry that serves this market. Distribution is defined broadly, to include all modes of freight transport (rail, road, pipeline, sea and air), as well as other activities that form part of the supply chain, such as cargo handling and storage, freight forwarding and the supporting activities provided by port and airport authorities. It also covers the activities of the national post and courier/express companies, which transport items by various modes.
It is estimated that the UK market for freight transport and distribution services was worth £74.45bn in 2006, having grown by 6.1% at current prices since the previous year. This figure represents the total turnover of UK companies in this market, and it inevitably includes some 'double counting', because supporting sectors such as ports and airports handle the same items as the transport principals. Figures for individual sectors of the market are presented within the relevant chapters of this Review.
The industry has benefited from a stable economic background in recent years, albeit one that has experienced considerable legislative and regulatory change, both positive and negative. Positive influences have included the opening up of markets, particularly in Europe — most recently with the expansion of the EU into a community of 27 countries. Negative influences, in terms of the narrowly defined commercial interests of firms in the sector, have included the impact of taxation and of legislation aimed at protecting employees' rights, increased fuel costs (excluding taxation), traffic congestion and competition from foreign road hauliers.
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Executive Summary
This Review deals with the UK market for the physical distribution of goods and the industry that serves this market. Distribution is defined broadly, to include all modes of freight transport (rail, road, pipeline, sea and air), as well as other activities that form part of the supply chain, such as cargo handling and storage, freight forwarding and the supporting activities provided by port and airport authorities. It also covers the activities of the national post and courier/express companies, which transport items by various modes.
It is estimated that the UK market for freight transport and distribution services was worth £74.45bn in 2006, having grown by 6.1% at current prices since the previous year. This figure represents the total turnover of UK companies in this market, and it inevitably includes some 'double counting', because supporting sectors such as ports and airports handle the same items as the transport principals. Figures for individual sectors of the market are presented within the relevant chapters of this Review.
The industry has benefited from a stable economic background in recent years, albeit one that has experienced considerable legislative and regulatory change, both positive and negative. Positive influences have included the opening up of markets, particularly in Europe — most recently with the expansion of the EU into a community of 27 countries. Negative influences, in terms of the narrowly defined commercial interests of firms in the sector, have included the impact of taxation and of legislation aimed at protecting employees' rights, increased fuel costs (excluding taxation), traffic congestion and competition from foreign road hauliers.
For more information, Please visit : http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=28545
or email us at : info@bharatbook.com
You can also call us at +91-(022)-2757 8668 or +91-(022)-2757 9131
For searching our huge collection of reports, Please visit :
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