Due to advancing globalisation, declining trade barriers and an increasingly mobile workforce, the transport and logistics industry continues to enjoy above average growth. International growth through acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances are also reshaping the industry. Under these conditions, new corporate strategies and processes are required. At PricewaterhouseCoopers, our transportation and logistics specialists can provide assistance on these matters and more including ways to enable world-wide alliances and quality partnerships between your company and others.
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Global CEO survey: Transport and logistics results
In an industry that forms the backbone of global supply chains, how are CEOs in the transport and logistics sector meeting the challenges and addressing the opportunities of operating in a connected world? This summary examines how executives are addressing these challenges and how their thoughts compare with overall responses across all industry sectors.
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Intersections: Global transportation and logistics, mergers and acquisitions analysis quarterly briefing - 4th quarter 2007
Interest in Western European targets was high, sector consolidation within China was a primary driver of BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) deal volume, shipping and passenger air targets deals again contributed significantly to overall deal value and the tightening of credit markets did not significantly impact the proportion of financial investment in the sector. Click here for our review of an active year in the deal market for transportation and logistics companies.
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Ready for take-off?: The inclusion of aircraft operators in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme*
The European Commission put forward a proposal to extend the scope of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) to cap and reduce carbon and other greenhouse gases, by also targeting the CO2 emissions of aircraft beginning in 2011. Intra-European and flights into and out of the EU will be covered. What challenges will this pose aircraft operators and what is the industry’s present readiness to meet the resultant obligations and challenges?
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