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In 2013, total vehicle sales in Spain increased 4.2%. BMI forecasts a 9.0% increase in vehicle sales. This comes from an expected 8% increase in the passenger car segment and 14.9% rise in commercial vehicle (CV) sales.

Global Marine freight industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2007-11, and forecast to 2016). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Ever since reunification in October 1990, there have been voices claiming that it was less of a reunification and more of a 'feindliche Ubernahme' (hostile takeover) that would sow the seeds for an economic disharmony lasting decades. This case study examines the existence of an economic divide within Germany, the potential reasons for it and analyzes whether the gap is closing.

Turkish vehicle production declined 10.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) in the first two months of 2014, to 158,182 units, despite a surge in passenger car output, on the back of sharp declines in commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing. BMI forecasts a 2.4% increase in total vehicle output in 2014 due to sustained growth in the passenger car segment and a recovery in CV production.

BMI maintains its broadly positive view on Peru's freight transport sector. While we expect real GDP growth to level off at around 5.0% during our forecast period, below its recent trend, significant mineral wealth, attractive investment opportunities at the sector level, and a growing consumer story underpin our view that Peru will remain one of the most dynamic economies in Latin America in the coming years.

Russia's two bellwethers, the port of St Petersburg, Russia's main box facility, and the port of Novorossiysk, one of the country's largest ports in terms of total throughout, are set to hold their respective positions in Russia's maritime sector in 2014, with freight volumes forecast to increase. Although we expect Russia's consumer story to remain attractive over the next few years, helping container throughput growth at the country's ports, economic growth will be modest in 2014 and 2015 as the main driver of growth over the past decade - household consumption - continues to weaken.

MarketLines' Toyota Motor Corporation 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 Toyota Motor Corporation 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 ports are expected to have healthy growth in 2014, following a year of contractions for many of the facilities in 2013, though we note that these contractions followed a year of extraordinary growth in 2012 and so are not as negative as they first appear. Growth in Saudi ports will be supported by local shipping companies such as Bahri and Vela Shipping. The considerable investment into new facilities is also continuing apace.

The port of Riga is set to hold the top position in Latvia's maritime sector in terms of both total tonnage and container throughput in 2014, with growth forecast both in total cargo and box volumes. Riga has a strong position to build on in 2014 in terms of box throughput, enhanced by robust increase in volumes over the last four years.

Much has been made of the effect falling commodity & consumer demand has had on industry and retail. What of the companies whose job it is to transport the goods these businesses sell & use? This report looks at the difficulties falling commodity and consumer demand has had on Maersk Line, and how Maersk has become a victim of its own success amid a capacity glut, and its response, the P3 Network.

Global Passenger Rail industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

South Korea's exports witnessed a marginal contraction of 0.2% year-on-year (y-o-y) in January 2014, reversing a three-month expansion in Q4 2013 while imports performed likewise, contracting 0.9%, according to official customs data. That said, we are not concerned with the country's trade performance given that exports are likely to have been affected by the loss of two working days due to the Lunar New Year holidays. Korea's trade performance in the first quarter of every year is typically subjected to fluctuations in light of New Year festivities.

BMI remains optimistic toward Mexico's long-term growth outlook on the back of a booming manufacturing sector, an increasingly strong private consumer and favourable demographics. As a result we retain a cautious optimism towards the country's shipping sector.

Global Air Freight industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Auto sales in the Philippines rose 17.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) in December 2013, to 17,185 units, as reported by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA). This saw 2013 sales hit a new record of 181,283 units, an increase of 15.7%. Our bullish view on the Philippines market continues to play out in line with industry trends, given that we forecast sales to grow 14.5% in 2013.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Transport via Pipelines market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

We retain our cautious outlook on Chile's freight transport sector, and the economy as a whole, largely on the back of the slowdown in Chinese growth and its demand for copper. We believe that weaker fixed investment in Chile amidst mounting external headwinds - such as the aforementioned cooling external demand for copper - will negatively affect real GDP growth in Chile in 2014. We expect that expansionary fiscal and monetary policies by the Chilean government will provide some support for the economy, underpinning our forecast for headline growth of 4.2% in 2014, only slightly down from estimated growth of 4.3% in 2013.

Decades of abrasive diplomacy and mutual suspicion about the Iranian government's decision to engage in uranium enrichment have led to strong sanctions from the international community. Following the election of more conciliatory presidents in both the US and Iran, negotiations to temporarily lift economic sanctions in exchange for slowing in progress of uranium enrichment have been achieved.

Final-year data for 2013 (sourced from the Focus2Move website in March 2014) show that there were a total of 773,254 passenger cars and light commercial vehicles sold in Saudi Arabia. Passenger cars reportedly accounted for 570,000 units of the total, with LCVs making up the remainder. This was very much in line with BMI's optimistic view on the market over the past 12 months.

According to the Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Association (TTVMA), domestic auto sales in February 2014 were up 15.7% year-on-year (y-o-y), to 15,154 units. However, this figure was distorted due to the Chinese New Year holiday effect. A more meaningful comparison would be to compare y-o-y growth in combined sales of the first two months of the year.

Growth at South African ports is threatened by the global headwinds that are posing challenges for the country as a whole, namely the China slowdown and the drying up of foreign inflows due to the raised possibility that the extraordinarily loose monetary policy that has been the norm in the US is tapered off. However, with continued investment in facilities, growth in private final consumption, and ever-expanding coal exports, we forecast growth in both total tonnage and container volumes at South African ports in 2014.

Japan's gross domestic product (GDP) grew at the rate of 1% in the fourth quarter of 2013, owing to a surge in imports and slow growth in exports, according to the Cabinet Office in Tokyo. Increase in capital expenditure and consumption in the country failed to spur growth as trade deficit widened due to the rise in imports. The slow growth of the economy adds to mounting concerns over risks associated with the sales tax raise slated for April. Investment went up by 1.3% quarter-on-quarter during Q4, and consumer expenditure increased by 0.5%. Exports increased by just 0.4% while imports grew by 3.5%. The slowerthan- forecast economic growth has fuelled speculation that the Japanese central bank will infuse additional financial stimulus in the coming months to shore up the GDP.

Based in Winona, MN, Miller Ingenuity selected Pcdata USA’s PickStar solution because of simplicity. Antonio Rodrigues, Senior Manager with Pcdata USA noted, “The issues faced by Miller Ingenuity are common and the Pcdata PickStar design is simple and translates directly into speed in deployment and maintenance, meaning that industry leaders can start bringing the benefits online quickly. The hardware components are modular and user replaceable, minimizing maintenance and support costs.” Randy Skarlupka, Vice President of Operations and Ryan Diepenbrock, Operator Specialist for Miller Ingenuity demonstrated the ease of the Pcdata USA pick to light system on a video. Skarlupka demonstrated the truck kitting system improvements, “We invested in the system to help the accuracy of our products, the customizability of the products, and the speed to market. Our new pick to light system brings innovation to Miller Ingenuity” To view the entire video, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duo_Ai33sHk&list=UUIV_sjN9kwC71q79FWQeznA. The PickStar features include: - High visibility, robust order pick displays - Flexible mounting method allowing the system to easily adapt/ grow with your operation - Simple and intuitive Software - Highly accurate order assembly - Orders can be handled either by barcode scanning or manual selection - Picking data can be interfaced back to ERP/WMS system providing real time visibility - Hassle free user maintenance Pcdata USA pick-to-light systems are part of a lean processes, offering shorter throughput times, fewer errors, significant cost savings; additionally the result is increased customer satisfaction, a faster ability to supply products, and process transparency. Traditional picking methods are one of highest expenses when operating a warehouse. Pcdata USA lowers that cost through leading edge Pick-to-Light systems. Pcdata USA installation versus implementation products are experiencing huge growth in hundreds of business sectors throughout North America. Pcdata USA (www.pcdatausa.com) is a different type of Pick to Light because unlike expensive WMS solutions that require lengthy implementations, PickStar and Distrib XE are quick one-day installations. Pcdata USA is a global logistics systems leader for supply chain automation. Pcdata USA offers affordable out-of-the-box warehouse optimization solutions. Follow Pcdata USA on Twitter @pcdatausa.

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When one goes to import or export goods in the United Kingdom, HMRC Customs procedures must be followed exactly as this can save one money on both duty and import VAT charges. Once items are in the country, logistics become the main concern, especially when it comes to warehousing items as safety and health need to remain top priorities. "Those looking to import or export items in the UK and those in need of warehousing for their items frequently turn to J S Forwarding for assistance with these and other tasks," Chris Gant of J S Forwarding declares.