2012-11-01 03:23:28 - New Transportation market report from IBISWorld: "Freight Packing & Logistics Services in the US"

Ship shape: Trucking and rail activity will revive and trade will pick up, driving demand

Freight Packing & Logistics Services in the US

In ship shape

With manufacturing and consumption improving, industry operators will benefit from rising freight volumes. Also, growth in international trade will be a boon to the Freight Packing and Logistics Services industry. Nevertheless, technology will prove to be a threat to the industry. The increase in technology reliance will provide opportunities for consulting services, particularly for distribution and logistics; however, the move will slightly reduce the number of companies and employees as a result of the simplified processes.


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This industry's main activity is providing packing and crating

services for the transportation sector. The industry comprises companies that provide consolidation of freight consignments, trade document preparation, packing, crating and otherwise preparing goods for transportation, and logistics consulting services. The industry does not include actual transportation of goods.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

Report Table of Contents:

Industry Definition
Main Activities
Similar Industries
Additional Resources

INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle

PRODUCTS & MARKETS
Supply Chain
Products & Services
Demand Determinants
Major Markets
International Trade
Business Locations

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Basis of Competition
Barriers to Entry
Industry Globalization

MAJOR COMPANIES

OPERATING CONDITIONS
Capital Intensity
Technology & Systems
Revenue Volatility
Regulation & Policy
Industry Assistance

KEY STATISTICS
Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios

JARGON & GLOSSARY

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