Freight Packing & Logistics Services in the US

Putting the Logic into Logistics

Much downstream demand is derived from the freight and logistics services industry, which is consolidating, impacting negatively on this industry's revenue. A lifeline for industry growth may come from the increasing reliance in technology, providing opportunities for consulting services, in particular distribution and logistics consulting. Companies who had previously relied on traditional methods and are looking to keep up with technological trends will need to engage specialist consultants.This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing support activities to transportation (except for air transportation, rail transportation, water transportation, road transportation, and freight transportation arrangement). The industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the consolidation of freight consignments, trade document preparation, packing, crating and otherwise preparing goods for transportation, and logistics consulting services. 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.