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Parcels Market Back on Track for Growth
30 November 2011 — atkearney.com
An A.T. Kearney study finds that internet trade has put the European market for courier, express and parcel (CEP) services back on track for growth.
Get Ready for Logistics Mergers in China
22 September 2010 — Supply Chain Quarterly
Chee Wee Gan, a principal in A.T. Kearney's Management Consulting practice in Shanghai, estimates that there are more than 18,000 contract logistics service providers of various sizes in China.
"Door-to-Door" Flying Promises the Aviation Industry Billions in New Sales
8 September 2010
An A.T. Kearney study investigates the potential of the aviation industry in the service sector – cooperation between airlines and airports could generate revenue growth of up to €46 billion in Europe through 2020.
Galveston Gets Largest Cruise Ship in Texas
23 June 2010 - Houston Chronicle
Chris Matthews, a principal in the Dallas office of A.T. Kearney, comments on the cruise ship going to the Port of Galveston.
Peter Appel to Head Research and Innovative Technology Administration at U.S. Department of Transportation
29 April 2009 — atkearney.com
The United States Senate confirmed President Barack Obama’s nomination of Peter H. Appel, a Virginia-based principal with global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney, to serve as Administrator of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Madrid hires A.T. Kearney to execute its Logistics Plan
20 May 2009—Cinco Días
The regional government of Madrid has asked A.T. Kearney to help develop its €4.5 billion investment plan in logistics infrastructure—the largest of its kind in Spain. Specifically, A.T. Kearney has been charged with defining the business model and devising public-private partnership formulas to facilitate the rapid launch of the infrastructures defined in the plan. Once the infrastructures are fully operational, they will create an estimated 120,000 jobs, between direct and indirect employment. The platform responsible for overseeing the plan brings together all the major logistics players in the country, as well as several national and regional public-sector enterprises, the Madrid Confederation of Employers and Industries, and the Chamber of Commerce.
Airline Capacity Growing Faster Than Passenger Demand
1 March 2009
Despite dropping passenger traffic many regional airlines are still pushing forward with plans to expand their fleets. However, according to A.T Kearney, a global strategic management consulting firm, these plans should be reviewed in light of the economic climate.
Transportation and Logistics industry has become the 10th industry in Chinese government revitalization plan
26 February 2009—www.21cbn.com （21世纪经济报道/ 21ST Century Business Herald）
The transportation and logistics industry in China has been significantly affected by the global financial crisis. Mui Fong Goh, a Partner with A.T. Kearney, a global management consulting firm, pointed out that the growth of logistics expenditure in China has decreased from 19% in Q3 to 1% in Q4 2008. National Development and Reform Counsel has decided to include transportation and logistics industry in the nation’s revitalization plan.
Under the impact of financial crisis, consolidation in Chinese transportation and logistics industry is accelerating
25 February 2009—www.china-cbn.com （ 第一财经日报/ China Business News）
Under the impact of global financial crisis, A.T. Kearney discusses three prevailing trends that are influencing both the industry and how companies compete: 1. Continued downward pressure on demand coupled with shifting mix creates need to re-think service offering; Trend 2: Cost restructuring is necessary as profits decline and become more volatile; Trend 3: Renewed investment interest and further consolidation is expected.
The 30 year history of Chinese Logistics industry development
25 February 2009—www.chinawuliu.com （中国物流与采购网/ CHINA FEDERATION OF LOGISTICS NETWORK）
In 1978, China introduced the Supply Chain concept from Japan. China’s transportation and logistics industry has experienced fast growth since joining WTO at the end of the last century. Studies conducted by several consulting firms, including A.T. Kearney and investment banks show that the benefits of introducing foreign competition outweigh the risks.
Investment on Chinese Transportation and Logistics industry still remains promising
24 February 2009—www.people.com.cn（人民网/ People’s Daily Online）
A.T. Kearney published a study on the impact of the global financial crisis on the transportation and logistics industry in China. Although the industry has been negatively affected significantly, in the long term, investment in China’s Transportation and Logistics industry still remains promising.
European parcels market: price pressure eclipses growth through internet trade
25 June 2008
A.T. Kearney study investigates the future of the European market for courier, express and parcel (CEP) services — oil price rise costs global transport industry up to US$ 350 billion.
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