The research service takes a look at the global logistics market as it stands today. It gives a brief introduction about freight forwarding and contract logistics, and then analyses the portfolios of the top service providers. The study discusses some niche services in the industry which have a high growth potential, like in-night services, cold supply chain and reverse logistics. The Research Service takes a look at the various dimensions affecting the logistics industry, along with the key regional trends and emerging technologies. Finally, it analyses the transportation market in Europe, focusing on the infrastructure and competition in various modes of transport