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CEO Perspectives on the Current Status and Future Prospects of the European Third-Party Logistics Industry: The Year 2008 Survey

During 2008 a survey was conducted of the CEOs of ten of the largest third-party logistics (3PL) companies serving the European marketplace. This paper documents their responses to questions concerning such topics as the industry’s dynamics, market opportunities, and problems. Attention is also given to a broad range of other topics of interest to the industry concerning such matters as industry branding efforts and barriers faced by European 3PLs when attempting to sell integrated supply chain management services. The industry’s involvement in green/environmental sustainability activities was examined. CEO estimates of future company and industry revenue growth rates are highlighted. The implications of the findings to both users and providers of 3PL services are also examined.