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When looking at the total system involved in DSD (direct store delivery), one must consider the most cost-effective way to deliver products. As with bulk delivery, when orders are built by the customer, directly onto a pallet and then loaded into trailers, delivery drivers experience less physical activity, are in and out of the store faster, and orders are more accurate.

Vehicle sales in Venezuela declined 87.5% y-o-y, to 3,213 units, in Q114 as the increasingly poor economic outlook also impacts the demand side of the sector. Inflation is running very high, eroding consumers' purchasing power and appetite for big ticket purchases, such as new cars. High interest rates curtail demand for vehicle loans, and the ongoing weakness in the Venezuelan bolivar (and further weakness in the unofficial exchange rate) increasingly makes vehicle imports more expensive in local currency terms

The overall market sales rise by 114% since 2007 as the annual pace slows from double digit rates to 7% in 2009. Transportation of petroleum and natural gas generates 86% of the industry's turnover in 2012; meanwhile transportation of other liquids, mainly water, remains a faster developing category. Almost 51% of the industry's output is exported in 2012 with total exports up by 88% since 2007. Profit margins are up to 71% of turnover in 2012 while the Saudi Arabian Oil Corporation dominates the industry. A 10% CAGR in total turnover is projected over 2013-2018, while transportation of other liquids category will develop slightly faster, but remain niche.

We are forecasting that the Nigerian economy will expand by 7.0% in 2014, up from an estimated 6.7% in 2013 thanks to continued strong expansion in non-oil sectors. This positive environment is set to feed into the country's shipping industry, which is set to enjoy a healthy 12 months. The positive impact of agriculture mean that this important sector should contribute strongly to private consumption growth. The risks to our view are to the downside and stem from the political risk and policy uncertainty.

It is our view that the Australian economy is not yet out of the woods, despite improving near-term economic indicators and more optimistic sentiment in the financial markets. With the capital investment in the mining sector set to slow significantly, and worth almost twice the size of work in the residential real estate market, we do not expect increased investment in the housing sector and related-spillover effects to be sufficient. With our expectations for the unemployment rate to take a turn for the worse in the coming months, we expect real GDP growth to slow further to 2.0% in 2014, from 2.4% in 2013.

According to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), auto production in Japan rose 7.1% y-o-y in February 2014 (latest available), to 863,397 units, bringing output for the first two months of 2014 to 1,724,251 units, an increase of 10.7% year-on-year (y-o-y).

BMI View: In 2014, we forecast a 2.2% increase in vehicle sales. This comes from a 2% forecasted uptick in the passenger car segment, and 3.2% increase in commercial vehicle (CV) sales.

According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), total auto sales - including passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles (CVs) - declined 9.8% in FY2013/14 (April-March), to 3,134,204 units. This was the first contraction in the market since 2008.

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The New Orleans maritime lawyers at The Lambert Firm recently launched a new section of their website to better assist maritime clients.

MarketLines' TNT Express N.V. (formerly TPG N.V.) Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by TNT Express N.V. (formerly TPG N.V.) since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

MarketLines' Eitzen Holding AS Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by Eitzen Holding AS since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

Over 2007-2012, Saudi Arabia's market for transport via railways records average growth of 7% per year due to increasing transportation needs associated with a growing population, pilgrimage needs and industrial expansion. The industry of transport via railways recorded a CAGR of 6% during 2007-2012 reaching a value of SR203 million in 2012 as a result of large-scale government programmes aimed at infrastructural developments. The industry is monopolised by Saudi Railways Organization which manages roughly 98% of the industry's revenue. The industry is expected to grow by a CAGR of 7% during 2013-2018 owing to numerous development projects that aim to expand the Kingdom's railways network by nearly 10,000 kilometres making it the most active rail market in the world.

The market sales rise by 24% since 2007, although the growth tempo slows towards the end of the review period. Business purchases account for 69% of the domestic demand in 2012 while households raise their spending by 30% since 2007. Some 26% of total output is exported in 2012 while total exports grow at a slower pace than the overall market value. Profit margins hit 50% of turnover threshold while labour costs rise by 24% since 2007. A CAGR of 7% in total turnover is expected over 2013-2018, with scheduled passenger transportation set to experience the fastest development.

BMI forecasts growth across the board at Colombian ports in 2014. This will, in part, be due to base effects, as most facilities endured a downturn in volumes in 2013. Shipping sector growth over the medium term will be supported by growth in private consumption on the back of rising wages, and the opening of the expanded Panama Canal, which would see more, and larger, vessels calling at the country's ports. This possibility has piqued the interest of international container terminal operators, such as International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI). Throughput volumes will also be supported by the growing dry bulk export story, in particular coal.

BMI View: BMI 's forecasts call for nearly 100% growth in new vehicle sales over the 2015-2018 period, to reach over 200,000 units sold. Our positive outlook on the market continues to be based on rising government expenditure, a growing population and increased spending on construction ahead of Qatar's hosting of the 2022 FIFA Football World Cup.

Saudi Arabia's market for post and courier services sees average annual growth of 14% over 2007-2012 to reach SR2 billion thanks to introduction and strong expansion of e-commerce in the country. Over 2007-2012 industry of post and courier services sees 14% CAGR due to innovative services and quality improvements. 39% of Internet users buy products online in 2011, leading to strong increase in revenue of courier services, making it a dominant industry category. Industry highly concentrated, served by more than 1,300 entities, with two leading players generating 77% of turnover. Industry outlook positive as modernisation trend expected to continue over forecast period, with annual growth rate of 9% and turnover value of SR4 billion by 2018.

Total vehicle sales declined 0.9% in 2013, chiefly on the back of weakness in the country's passenger car market. Sales in this segment spiked in Q312 on the back of the introduction of government tax incentives, creating high base effects for 2013 and dragging down the year-to-date growth rate. Furthermore, the broader slowdown in consumer spending in Brazil impacted the passenger car segment, and we did not see a pick-up in the growth rate in Q4, despite lower base effects.

Latest data released by the General Statistics office of Vietnam (GSO) showed that real GDP accelerated by 5.0% year-on-year (y-o-y) in Q1 2014, slightly faster than the 4.9% print registered in the Q1 2013. Although it showed a deceleration from 6.0% recorded in Q4 2013, we believe that the economy is still on track to hit our 2014 growth forecast of 5.9% in 2014. This would mark a slight acceleration from the 5.4% registered in 2013, and is above estimates by the Asian Development Bank, which forecasts real GDP to reach 5.6% in 2014.

MarketLines' Veolia Transport S.A. (formerly Connex Transport S.A.) Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by Veolia Transport S.A. (formerly Connex Transport S.A.) since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

Saudi Arabia's water transport equipment rental market sees 7% CAGR over 2007-2012. Households account for 59% of market in 2012. Industry fragmented, based on small companies providing services locally. Industry is highly profitable, thus encouraging start-ups in the field. Saudi Arabia's water transport rental industry expected to sees similar growth levels over 2013-2018.

The ships and boats market declined by 40% over 2007-2012 to reach a value of SR3.2 billion at the end of the period. Weak demand for oil, the main export commodity in Saudi Arabia, negatively affects the commercial vessels category. The Saudi industry is relatively small and imports represent 60% of the market's value in 2012. A large share of the industry's production is re-exported, due to a lack of technological know-how. The industry is expected to grow by a CAGR of 11% over the forecast period, driven by recovering demand for oil and military spending.

BMI maintains its cautiously optimistic view on the Argentine port sector. The country enjoys a good commodities mix, but it continues to struggle with external headwinds, as well as internal difficulties in the form of rising inflation and labour unrest. We continue to expect that Argentine real GDP will grow 2.9% in 2014, a considerable slowdown from estimated 2013's 4.9% growth. The January 23 currency devaluation and subsequent collapse in consumer sentiment underpin our view that real growth will slow in 2014. We expect to see a marked slowdown in real private consumption growth this year, forecasting 3.3% real growth in 2014. In part this is due to the effect of higher inflation following the January peso devaluation, which will erode real purchasing power.