Transport and Logistics publications



12th Annual Global CEO Survey: Transportation and Logistics industry summary

January 2009

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.

February 2008

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?

October 2007

Choosing a profitable course: European tonnage tax regimes for the shipping industry
European tonnage tax regimes use the principle that tax payable is based on the registered tonnage of vessels, multiplied by a fixed amount of deemed profit per ton, instead of the actual accounting profits from the exploitation of a vessel. This produces a very low effective tax rate when the shipping business is doing well. As choice of regime can affect the value of your company considerably, click here to ensure you make the optimal choice for your company.

June 2007