Introduction

This report provides a comprehesive overview and analysis of the logistics and express market in North America. It contains estimates of the size of the markets broken down by road, rail, air, sea, courier, express & parcels and contract logistics. Furthermore it reports on the economic drivers, challenges and policies impacting on logistics sectors in this region.

Scope

*The report provides an overview and analysis of the logistics and express market in North America.

*Covers the logistics market across key segments such as modes of transport and services.

*The report also contains information about the economy and infrastructure putting the logistics industry in the context of the economy as a whole.

Highlights

Until recently, the logistics market of the region has been the driver of the global logistics market. However, the global economic downturn has affected the region's logistics market negatively. Forecasts in value and volume allow our clients to understand when this market will make a recovery.

Reasons to Purchase

*Understand the size and forecasts of the North American logistics market as well as identify key growth areas.

*Benchmark key countries against other markets in the region.

OVERVIEW 1
Catalyst 1
Summary 1
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Table of figures 3
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4
GLOBAL LOGISTICS AND EXPRESS MARKET OVERVIEW 5
Logistics market value: segment, 2008 5
NORTH AMERICA 6
Macroeconomic overview 6
Transport infrastructure and policy 7
State of logistics and express 8
Market sizing 9
North America benchmarking 31
APPENDIX 35
Regional coverage 35
Definitions 35

List of Figures
Figure 1: Split of global logistics market value in 2008 5
Figure 2: North America logistics market value in 2008 9
Figure 3: North America logistics market value vs. GDP value from 2004-13 10
Figure 4: North America split of logistics market value by mode/segment in 2008 and 2013 11
Figure 5: North America road freight value from 2004-13 12
Figure 6: North America road freight volume from 2004-13 13
Figure 7: North America rail freight value from 2004-13 14
Figure 8: North America rail freight volume from 2004-13 15
Figure 9: North America air freight value from 2004-13 16
Figure 10: North America air freight volume from 2004-13 17
Figure 11: North America air freight value by trade lane from 2004-13 18
Figure 12: North America containerized sea freight value by trade lane from 2004-13 19
Figure 13: North America contract logistics value from 2004-13 20
Figure 14: North America contract logistics value split by service 2004, 2008 and 2013 21
Figure 15: North America express market value from 2004-13 22
Figure 16: North America express market value split by mode, 2008 and 2013 23
Figure 17: North America express market volume split by mode 2008 and 2013 24
Figure 18: North America express market value split by destination in 2008 and 2013 25
Figure 19: North America express market value split by mode and destination in 2008 and 2013 26
Figure 20: North America express market value split by service in 2008 and 2013 27
Figure 21: North America express market value split by recipient in 2008 and 2013 28
Figure 22: North America air express, as a % of air freight in 2008 and 2013 29
Figure 23: North America road express as a % of road freight in 2008 and 2013 30
Figure 24: Benchmarking North American logistics market value 31
Figure 25: Benchmarking North America road freight market value 32
Figure 26: Benchmarking North America rail freight market value 33
Figure 27: Benchmarking North America air freight market value 34