Released on = April 22, 2007, 11:26 pm

Press Release Author = Bharat Book Bureau

Industry = Marketing

Press Release Summary = The break-up of the Soviet Union has brought about the
re-emergence of the independent nation states of Central and Eastern Europe. Over
the last decade the nascent market economies have undergone political, social and
economic transformation

Press Release Body =

Central & Eastern Europe Logistics 2007

The break-up of the Soviet Union has brought about the re-emergence of the
independent nation states of Central and Eastern Europe. Over the last decade the
nascent market economies have undergone political, social and economic
transformation, which has enabled many of them to achieve acceptance as global
trading partners. To the initial tranche of eastern European countries acceding to
the European Union in 2004 (Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia) will, in January 2007, be added Bulgaria and Romania.
This move will provide new business opportunities for multi-national manufacturers
and international retailers, and consequently for the logistics service providers
which serve them. The rise of so-called \'near-sourcing\' (the location of production
facilities to take advantage of low cost labour in regions close to key consumer
markets) has resulted in logistics and express companies moving their strategic
focus eastwards.

However many challenges remain. Despite years of investment, transport
infrastructure across the region still remains at a level well below western
standards. Road, rail and air links will need significant additional resources if
the region is to be fully integrated into the wider European community. Also in some
states, including the two new accession countries, standards of business ethics,
security and the overall legislative, regulatory and fiscal environment are still
concerns.

How can Central & Eastern Europe Logistics 2007 help you?

Airlines, such as Poland\'s LOT, have seen significant upturn in cargo volumes since
accession to the EU The Central & Eastern Logistics report contains analysis of the
present economic and logistics market conditions across this diverse region. The
report will provide you with a strong grasp of all the major trends and developments
which are occurring allowing you to make operational and investment decisions.

The report is data-rich providing the most up to date figures not only on the
structure of the transport market in each country but in addition on economic
indicators such as GDP growth, consumer spend and wages.

In addition to profiles of all the major countries, including information on
economies, trade and transport infrastructure, the report will help you answer the
following questions:

How quickly is the logistics market growing?
What are the main issues in the express, contract logistics and warehouse markets?
Which express and logistics companies are investing in the region?
What are their strategies?
Central & Eastern Europe Logistics 2007 contains data and analysis of the
transportation sectors of all the major countries across the region.

Economics and Infrastructure

Source: Hungarian ITD Central & Eastern Europe Logistics 2007 provides an essential
source of background economic data on countries in the region including such
indicators as GDP, demographics, wages and prices.

It also contains a detailed examination of the road, rail, warehousing, inland
waterway, shipping, and airport infrastructure in each individual country as well as
across the region as a whole.

Featuring many detailed maps, the report gives an accurate portrayal of the state of
development, and plans for investment in the future.

Company profiles

Maersk Logistics operations in Czech Republic Central & Eastern Europe Logistics
2007 contains profiles of all the major players in the region including both those
with global operations (DHL, Kuehne + Nagel, Schenker etc) as well as regional
specialists (Waberers, Militzer & Munch etc) . Companies in the express, contract
logistics and freight forwarding sectors are covered.

Each profile contains operational and financial information, giving an insight into
the various strategies which the most successful companies in the region are
employing.

Analysis of logistics segments

Poland - Key Distribution Depots The report contains descriptions of individual
logistics markets in all the countries acceded or acceding to the European Union. It
includes information on the development of the contract logistics market in each
country and as well as data on warehousing (location, rents etc). Specific areas of
focus include the automotive sector.

Within the logistics section Central & Eastern Europe Logistics 2007 identifies and
analyses key trends and developments as well as market sizing and forecasts for the
contract logistics sector. It also provides an overview of the fast growing express
market.

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