Logistics

In the aera of market globalization, the logistics sector is facing the challenge of building global supply chains through networks. Therefore, the wave of consolidation in the logistics industry has been lasting for quite some time now. Nevertheless, no major market participant has so far succeeded to expand its network so steadily through acquisitions in order to expect a mid-term ending of the consolidation. It is expected that the future will continue to witness increased M&A activities in the logistics industry. Rising energy costs and climate change will have additional impact on the industry in the coming years. The necessary developments in infrastructure and new technologies will also create a significant need for investment in this sector.

The rising globalization of the economy, the increased mobility of the population and the different customer requirements, constantly create changing conditions and new challenges for the logistics industry. An intense predatory competition of the freight rates requires further efficiency measures for logistic companies. In this process, partnerships and acquisitions of competitors and companies, that are strategically seeking to complement and broaden their own range of services, will gain importance.