Outstanding consulting expertise for the transportation & logistics industry

The transportation and logistics industry is an essential part of the modern economic system and encompasses the transportation of goods and people across different modes of transport such as truck, train, ship and air, as well as the associated logistics and supply chain management activities.

In terms of concrete key figures: In 2022, the logistics market in Germany reached a volume of around 280 billion euros, making it the third largest logistics market in the world. In Switzerland, the market volume amounted to around CHF 46 billion in the same year, and in Austria it was around EUR 35 billion. The European logistics market as a whole had a volume of around 1.7 trillion euros, which corresponds to around 8% of European GDP.

The largest providers in the DACH region are Deutsche Post DHL Group in Germany, Austrian Post in Austria and Swiss Post in Switzerland. The largest logistics companies in Europe include DHL, Kuehne + Nagel and DB Schenker.

The transportation and logistics industry is facing numerous challenges, including growing competition, increasing customer requirements, cost pressure, environmental regulations and the need to adapt to technological innovations. This is where external consulting companies can provide valuable support. For example, they can help to develop more efficient processes, reduce costs, develop new business models or shape the transition to more sustainable transportation solutions.

One use case could be supporting a logistics company in implementing AI-driven forecasting models to improve demand forecasting and route planning. Another example could be supporting the development and implementation of a strategy to reduce the company's carbon footprint, for example through the use of alternative fuels or the use of e-vehicles. A third example could be advising a transport company on the digitalization of its business processes in order to increase efficiency and transparency.

Current trends in the industry include the increasing digitalization and automation of processes, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning, the growing importance of sustainability and the development of new, customer-oriented services.

In summary, the transportation and logistics industry plays an important role in the global economy and is in a constant state of change. With the right advice and support, companies in this sector can strengthen their competitiveness, develop innovative solutions and respond successfully to the challenges and opportunities arising from technological change and the increasing demands of customers and society.