Transport & logistics
The transport and logistics industry is facing new sources of volatility and uncertainty. Tighter regulations, environmental constraints, global trade disputes and digitalisation are all agents for major change. Our audit, advisory and tax services help companies navigate the complexities in the sector. We bring multidisciplinary capabilities from our global network to ensure our solutions are the right fit for you in your markets.
Transport and logistics companies operate in a global market where they are exposed to a wide range of economic, regulatory and technological forces. The sector is likely to see a significant Brexit impact and a labour shortage aggravated by the growth of e-commerce which are straining a sector already required to sustainably and digitally transform. At Forvis Mazars, we support a broad range of transport and logistics businesses with domestic and global footprints facing these challenges. These include transporters, shippers and ports, intermediaries, service providers, warehouses, aviation companies, air traffic control institutions and others.
In aviation or air traffic control, deregulation and the introduction of low-cost airlines in the 1990s led to a polarisation of the industry between cost leaders and luxury carriers. Volatile fuel prices, increasing financing costs and intense competition create ongoing challenges. However, overcapacity in the sector means that it currently faces some of its greatest difficulties yet.
The rail sector has become a greater focus for investment from policymakers eager to respond to the climate threat. However, infrastructure development must navigate diverse local and national planning codes while the sector must respond quickly to rising customer and regulatory expectations.
The shipping and water transport sector is crucial to the free flow of goods across the globe. However, as consumer habits shift and protectionism and tariffs threaten cross-border trade, companies operating in this space face multiple risks and opportunities. They must also respond to new regulatory challenges as the drive to decarbonise the sector brings new investment needs.
Similar challenges are faced by those in the trucking industry. Freight hauling faces pressures to improve efficiency and become more sustainable even as barriers to trade grow. With tighter margins from increasing operational costs, the sector must improve financial performance even as customers expect faster delivery.
Managing logistics and supply chains grows increasingly complex in this setting with economic and geopolitical uncertainty being a constant threat. Logistics companies also face new sources of disruption where there are fewer barriers to entry and digitalisation becomes a major driver of change.
Whatever your sector, our multidisciplinary team works as an integrated unit to provide expertise and solutions that are tailored to your specific needs and market and help you overcome your unique challenges.
We can help you with the following services:
Each of our experienced professionals has sector-specific credentials supplemented by the practical experience that comes from a long track record in the business. When we work with you, we consider the full spectrum of possibilities and find the right solutions to help you meet your strategic objectives. Our specialists understand the complex rules and regulations affecting your organisation and bring in the right expertise from our global network of specialists to ensure you receive the critical advice you need.
We help companies in the transport and logistics sector secure their operations and create value with a wide range of solutions including:
The deregulation of aviation and air traffic control in the 1990s, along with the advent of low-cost airlines, has led to a polarization of the industry between cost leaders and luxury carriers. Volatile fuel prices, increasing financing costs, demands for greater sustainability and intense competition are currently creating ongoing challenges. Meanwhile, overcapacity and a sharp drop in revenue on...
The rail sector is gaining increased attention from policymakers eager to respond to the threat of climate change. However, while infrastructure development has to navigate various local and national planning codes, the sector needs to respond quickly to rising customer and regulatory expectations.
The shipping and water transport sector is crucial to the free flow of goods across the globe. However, with consumer habits shifting and protectionism and tariffs threatening cross-border trade, companies operating in this industry face many risks and opportunities alike. They also have to respond to new regulatory challenges, as the drive to decarbonize the sector is resulting in new investment...
The trucking industry is confronted with similar challenges. Freight hauling faces pressures to improve efficiency and become more sustainable even as barriers to trade increase. With tighter margins due to rising operational costs, the sector has to improve its financial performance even as customers expect faster delivery.
With economic and geopolitical uncertainty a constant threat, managing logistics and supply chains is growing increasingly complex. A reduction in the barriers to entry, coupled with digitalization as a major driver of change, creates new sources of disruption for logistics companies. Businesses also have to respond to challenges resulting from labor shortages and the rise of e-commerce.
Climate protection and in particular the associated reduction and compensation of greenhouse gases (GHG) have moved to the center of the public awareness in recent years thanks to movements such as "Fridays for Future" and the Paris Climate Agreement of 2016. Thus, more and more, the entire logistics and transport industry is facing the challenge of how a sustainable reduction in GHG emissions can...
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