State of the Industry - Express: Industry Report

State of the Industry - Express

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Datamonitor
Published: February 2008
Product Code: R313-31209

Description

Introduction

A review of the global picture in 2007, its impact on the express industry and the major players, as well as Datamonitor's forecasts for the coming year.

Scope

An overview of macro-economic trends and the impact that wiill have on the Express Industry. Analysis of revenues and profits of the major players active in the Express industry. Analysis of drivers and trends within the Express industry and the challenges and opportunities these will represent to companies active on this market.

Highlights

With the global economy on a knife-edge after the effects of the credit crunc the Express and Parcels Market still showed strong growth but is expected to slow down. An analysis of express revenues and profits reveals a large gap between the integrators and post offices. Both will have to adapt to new competitive dynamics.

Reasons to Purchase

Understand the current state of the global economy and the two potential future scenarios it faces. Gain an insight into the trends that are set to drive the Express market in the coming years. Identify how your company can be proactive now in order to take full advantage of these trends in the future.

Table of Contents

DATAMONITOR VIEW
CATALYST
SUMMARY
ANALYSIS: The global economy is on a knife-edge after the effects of the credit crunch; Europe: Jittery economies due to America link; US: Recession or slowdown?; APAC: Still going strong, other than Japan; Middle East: A rising force; Global economic prospects on a knife-edge; Express Parcels Market showed strong growth but expected to slow down; Asia-Pacific; China; India; Japan; The Americas; Middle East and Africa; Europe; Western Europe; Central and Eastern Europe; Express revenues and profit analysis reveals large gap between integrators and post offices; Express Market Trends: industry needs to adapt to new competitive dynamic; Consolidation/ alliances; Privatization/ deregulation; Technology; Shift from air to road; Blurring of distinction between Express and other market segments; ACTIONS; Opportunities; Strategic options; Increased market penetration; Diversification; Broadening of portfolio; Value-added services; Challenges
APPENDIX: Definitions; Methodology; Further reading; Ask the analyst; Datamonitor consulting; Disclaimer
List of Figures: Figure 1: Average Oil Price 1995-2007 (USD); Figure 2: Express Revenue growth and profitability; Figure 3: Profitability analysis

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