market research report : freight forwarding market in india 2012
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For the complete report, get in touch with us at : [email protected] Growth in international trade is providing huge impetus to the demand for freight forwarding in India. Furthermore, Intercontinental trade is expected to witness considerable growth in next five years. Freight forwarding sector in India has witnessed a significant growth due to robust economic growth. Key economic indicators including 100% FDI in logistics shows a healthy economic outlook for India. Post global slowdown freight forwarding companies have started to venture out into high end logistics solutions. Freight companies will benefit from the considerable planned investments in transportation infrastructure in India. Indian freight forwarding companies are now becoming competitive like their foreign counterparts. The report begins with an introduction section, defining the market and classifying it into its types. The evolution of the freight forwarder is then projected. A Comparison between Custom Broker, Freight Forwarder & 3PL are given, followed by the value chain and the advantages of freight forwarders over carriers. Freight Forwarders’ Streams of Income are also identified. Freight Forwarding – Segments & Features section discusses the segments served, services provided and the customer’s benefits from different types of freight forwarding. This section also provides the key characteristics of freight forwarding. Market overview section provides a brief snapshot of the freight forwarding market both globally and in India. To begin with, it gives a brief overview of global freight forwarding market followed by its market size & growth. Region wise global market size is also given. Major Players in global freight forwarding market are identified from their market share in air freight and sea freight. Subsequently, a brief overview of Indian freight forwarding market followed by its market size & growth is projected. Top 5 Freight Markets in 2011 is identified with estimation in 2020. Attractiveness in freight forwarding market in India is also analyzed indicating the areas of improvement. Factors for selecting transportation mode are also identified in this section. Sustainable Procurement Guidelines section deals with the sustainable procurement guidelines for freight forwarding. Their implementation in different areas of improvement is also provided. Further, steps to develop a sustainable procurement of freight transportation services are also discussed. Standard Trading Conditions section deals with the standard trading conditions for freight forwarders. Drivers & challenges section in the report provides a comprehensive set of factors which boosts and hinders the growth in the market. An analysis of the section brings forth the key drivers fueling growth in the market including growth in international trade, rapid economic growth & FDI in logistics, diversification into logistics business, improved transTRANSCRIPT
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Freight Forwarding Market – India
September 2012
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Executive Summary
Market
Competition
xx Region is the 2nd largest freight forwarding market in the world after yy
xx and yy are the global leaders in the air and ocean freight markets for the year 20‐‐
Freight forwarding market in India is estimated to reach INR xx bn by 20‐‐ at a CAGR of x%
India is expected to witness considerable growth in freight business by 20‐‐ compared to European nations
Major Players
Company A Company B Company C
Company D Company E Company F
Company G Company H Company I
Drivers & Challenges
Drivers– Growth in International Trade
– Rapid Economic Growth & FDI in Logistics
– Diversification into Logistics Business
– Improved Transportation Infrastructure
– Rising Competitiveness among Domestic Companies
Challenges– Stiff Competition from International Counterparts
– Rising Freight Costs
– Complex Operation
– Lack of Skilled Manpower
– Poor Infrastructure
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Technological Trends
EDI Platform UPLIFT 4S eTrans
Technology Adoption by Leading Players Technology Adoption ‐ Case Study
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•Introduction
•Freight Forwarding – Segments & Features
•Market Overview
Global
India
•Sustainable Procurement Guidelines
•Standard Trading Conditions
•Drivers & Challenges
•Technological Trends
•Competition
•Investments
•Strategic Recommendation
•Appendix
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Freight Forwarding – Definition & Types
Services of any kind relating to the carriage, consolidation, storage, handling, packing or distribution of the goods with ancillary and
advisory services in connection therewith, including but not limited to customs and fiscal matters, declaring the goods for official
purposes, procuring insurance of the goods and collecting or procuring payment or documents relating to the goods
Freight Forwarding (IFFA)
Note: IFFA ‐ International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations
Types of Freight Forwarding
Air Freight
Forwarding
Sea / Ocean / Ship
Freight Forwarding
Land Freight
Forwarding
Rail Freight
Forwarding
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Mode of Transport
Air Cargo
Mode of Transport Mode of Transport Mode of Transport
Sea Freight Road Transport Rail Freight
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SAMPLE Freight Forwarding – Segments, Services & Benefits (1/2)
Types of Freight Forwarding
Segments Served Services Customer Benefits
Air Freight Forwarding • xx • xx • xx
Sea Freight Forwarding • xx • xx • xx
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Freight Forwarding Market ‐ Global
• Findings
Freight Forwarding Market ‐ Global ‐ Overview
Market Size by Region (2010)
29%
2%5%
25% 39%
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Region E
Region D
Region C
Region B
Region A
xx Region is the 2nd
largest freight forwarding market in the world after yy
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
INR bn
1.8%
20‐‐e
x2
20‐‐
x1
Market Size & Growth
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SAMPLE Major Players in Global Freight Forwarding Market
Market Share – Air Freight (20‐‐) Market Share – Sea Freight (20‐‐)
6.8%
1.8%
1.4%
3.0%
1.5%
1.7%
2.9%
1.5%
3.5%
1.7%
0.5%
0.7%
0.5%
1.5%
0.5%
0.9%
0.5%
2.0%0.4%
1.0%
Company HCompany C
Company JCompany E
Company GCompany B
Company ICompany D
Company FCompany A
• Findings
Note: Market Share ‐ % of total freight forwarding market
xx is the market leader in global air freight forwarding
market
yy is the market leader in global sea /
ocean freight forwarding market
Company C Company H
Company FCompany A
Company D Company I
Company B Company G
Company E Company J
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Freight Forwarding Market ‐ India
•Findings
Freight Forwarding Market ‐ India ‐ Overview
0
200
400
600
800
INR bn
x4
20‐‐
16.5%
20‐‐
x6
20‐‐
x5
20‐‐
x3
20‐‐
x2
20‐‐
x1
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Market Size & Growth
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SAMPLE India is expected to witness considerable growth in freight business by 2020 compared to the European countries
• Findings
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
bn tkm
Country 6
x6
Country 5
x5
Country 4
x4
Country 3
x3
Country 2
x2
Country 1
x1
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
y4
Country 3 Country 6
y6
Country 5
y5
Country 4
bn tkm
y3
Country 2
y2
Country 1
y1
Top 5 Freight Markets (20‐‐) Top 5 Freight Markets (20‐‐e)
Findings
Note: Market size is for overland freight (road, rail and inland waterways) markets (billion tkm – unit of freight transport volume)
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SAMPLE Freight forwarding is emerging as the businesses with high market attractiveness
Attractiveness in Freight Forwarding Market in India
Current Market Size Growth Potential Innovation Potential ProfitabilityCompetitive Intensity
Overall Attractiveness
‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐
Note: Attractiveness is rated in accordance with 1 < 2 < 3 < 4 < 5
Areas of Improvements
Relative weight based on world average
Level of improvem
ent d
esired
Area 1
Area 2
Area 3
Area 4
Area 5
Area 6
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Elements considered by shippers while selecting a mode of transportation
x3%
x6%
x5%
x2%
x4%
x1%
C FEB DA
Factors for Selecting Transportation Mode
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Findings
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SAMPLE Freight Forwarding Market in India – SWOT Analysis
• xx
SWOT Analysis
Strength
• xx
Weakness
• xx
Threat
• xx
Opportunity
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SAMPLE Sustainable Procurement Guidelines for Freight Forwarding (1/5)
Findings
Sustainable Procurement of
Freight Forwarding Services
• xx
Key Environmental Impacts
•Greenhouse Gas Emissions• xx
•Air Pollutants• xx
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SAMPLE Standard Trading Conditions for Freight Forwarders (1/3)
• xx
Freight Forwarder’s Role
Performance of the Contract
• xx
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Drivers & Challenges
Drivers
Growth in International Trade
Rapid Economic Growth & FDI in Logistics
Diversification into Logistics Business
Improved Transportation Infrastructure
Rising Competitiveness among Domestic Companies
Challenges
Stiff Competition from International Counterparts
Rising Freight Costs
Complex Operation
Lack of Skilled Manpower
Poor Infrastructure
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Growth in International Trade (1/2)
Growth in international trade is providing huge impetus to the demand for freight forwarding
•Findings
India’s Total Export India’s Total ImportGovernment of India plans to double India’s export of goods and services by 2014‐15
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
INR bn
20%
20‐‐
x4
20‐‐
x3
20‐‐
x2
20‐‐
x1
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000 18%
INR bn
20‐‐
y4
20‐‐
y3
20‐‐
y2
20‐‐
y1
India’s import is also expected to grow
further, particularly of oil and capital goods
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Impact
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Intercontinental trade is expected to witness considerable growth in next five years
Growth in International Trade (2/2)• Findings
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
INR bna%
20‐‐
a2
20‐‐
a1
Growth in India – US Bilateral Trade Growth in India – Russia Bilateral Trade
0
500
1,000
INR bnb%
20‐‐
b2
20‐‐
b1
Growth in India – LithuaniaBilateral Trade
Growth in India – Latin AmericaBilateral Trade
Growth in India – ChinaBilateral Trade
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
INR bn
c%
20‐‐
c2
20‐‐
c1
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
INR bnd%
20‐‐
d2
20‐‐
d1
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
INR bn
e%
20‐‐
e2
20‐‐
e1
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Impact
Freight forwarding sector in India has witnessed a significant growth due to robust economic growth
Rapid Economic Growth & FDI in Logistics (1/2)
• Findings
Key Economic Indicators
GDP Growth Trend* Rapid Urbanization
02468
10%
20--
a5
20--
a4
20--
a3
20--
a2
20--
a1
0
10
20
30
40%
20--
b5
20
b4
20--
b3
20--
b2
20--
b1
*Note: Figures for financial year – April to March
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Key economic indicators including 100% FDI in logistics shows a healthy economic outlook for India
**Note: Figures for Apr to Jan
Employment Growth Rise in Aggregate Annual Disposable Income
India is the 3rd largest investor base in the world
Total FDI in India* FDI in Logistics SectorFDI Inflow
~66% of the total population will be in the working age group by 2020
Note: Working age group refers to 15‐64 years old
y1 y2 y3 y4 y4 y5
0
200
400
600
mn+2.3%
20‐‐20‐‐20‐‐20‐‐20‐‐20‐‐0
20
40
60
80
100
INR tr
+6.9%
20‐‐e
z
3%15%
34%
23%
24%
20‐‐e
y
9%33%
34%9%15%
20‐‐
x
23%49%
13% 7%9%
FDCBA
x4
x3
x2x2
0
500
1000
1500
INR bn
20‐‐**20‐‐20‐‐20‐‐
*Note: Figures for financial year – April to March
0
50
100
% Share
Logistics
X%
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Rapid Economic Growth & FDI in Logistics (2/2)
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Freight rates in India are zooming up owing to diesel price hike
•xx
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Cost to Import‐Export Per Container
Hike in Diesel Price Destinations Rate Increased by (in INR) Freight Rate Now (in INR)
Delhi to A ‐‐ ‐‐
Delhi to B ‐‐ ‐‐
Delhi to C ‐‐ ‐‐
Delhi to D ‐‐ ‐‐
Delhi to E ‐‐ ‐‐
Delhi to F ‐‐ ‐‐
Delhi to G ‐‐ ‐‐
Delhi to H ‐‐ ‐‐
Delhi to I ‐‐ ‐‐0
10
20
30
40
50
INR / litre
x214%
NowEarlier
x1
0
20
40
60
4%
2011
b5a5
2008
b4a4b3a3b2a2
2010
INR ‘000
20092007
b1a1
ExportImport
Rise in Freight Costs (2/2)
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Process improvement and greater use of technology have the potential to…
xx xx xxxx xx xx xx
Information flow through the Logistics Value Chain
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Needed across the Entire Supply Chain
EDI Platform
xx
xx
xx
xx
xxxx
xx
xx
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…significantly improve operating efficiencies for the Indian logistics sector
UPLIFT
Universal Platform for Logistics & Integrated Freight Transport
CHAs / Forwarders
• xx
Customs
• xx
xx
Custodian
• xx
Shippers & Consignees
• xx
xx
xx
Carriers
• xx
Benefits
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Technology Adoption by Leading Players (1/2)
Freight Forwarding Industry & Four Soft Alliance (FFIFA)
• xx
• xxIT Awareness
xxGreatly facilitates the freight forwarding
/ CHAs industry
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Major Public Companies ‐ Summary
Note: All figures are in INR mn and are based on the latest financials available
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2,000
2,200
2,400
2,600
2,800
0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000
Total income
Net Profit/Loss
m3
m2
m1
m4
Size of the Bubble represents Market Capitalization in INR mn
Company A Company C Company DCompany B
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Key People
Products and Services
Company Information Offices and Centres – India
Corporate Headquarter
Tel No.
Fax No.
Website
Year of Incorporation
Ticker Symbol
Stock Exchange
Category Products/Services
Logistics solutions
Name Designation
Head Office
Public: Domestic Company – Company A (1/3)
Mumbai
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SAMPLE Financial Snapshot Key Ratios
Financial Summary
Improved Decline
Net Profit/LossTotal Income
35,85834,38128,803
20,836
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
20102009
INR mnINR mn
20122011
Public: Domestic Company ‐ Company A (2/3)
Particulars y‐o‐y change (2012‐11)
2012 2011 2010 2009
Profitability RatiosOperating Margin ‐0.19 8.78% 8.97% 7.61% 8.01%
Net Margin 0.06 6.54% 6.48% 5.76% 6.24%
Profit Before Tax Margin ‐0.15 8.44% 8.58% 7.77% 8.13%
Return on Equity 0.48 15.42% 14.94% 13.74% 13.07%
Return on Capital Employed 1.52 14.71% 13.18% 13.53% 13.95%
Return on Working Capital ‐11023.91‐
10973.56%50.35% 46.22% 36.95%
Return on Assets 0.32 8.27% 7.95% 8.07% 8.62%
Return on Fixed Assets 4.55 16.76% 12.20% 19.68% 23.75%
Cost RatiosOperating costs (% of Sales) 0.19 91.11% 90.92% 92.34% 91.90%
Administration costs (% of Sales)
17.24 17.24% 0.00% 6.07% 8.64%
Interest costs (% of Sales) 0.03 1.65% 1.62% 0.68% 1.12%
Liquidity RatiosCurrent Ratio ‐48.94% 1.00 1.95 1.82 2.13
Cash Ratio ‐43.37% 0.26 0.47 0.63 0.83
Leverage RatiosDebt to Equity Ratio ‐1.63% 0.86 0.88 0.70 0.52
Debt to Capital Ratio ‐20.15% 0.27 0.34 0.24 0.17
Interest Coverage Ratio ‐3.90% 5.39 5.61 11.27 7.20
Efficiency RatiosFixed Asset Turnover 35.97% 2.53 1.86 3.39 3.77
Asset Turnover 3.01% 1.25 1.21 1.39 1.37
Current Asset Turnover 36.26% 5.10 3.74 3.59 3.11
Working Capital Turnover ‐21677.73% ‐1655.74 7.67 7.97 5.86
Capital Employed Turnover 2.23% 2.33 2.28 2.37 2.07
Note: FYC 2012
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• The company earned a net profit of INR xx mn in FY 20‐‐, as compared to net profit of INR xx mn in FY 20‐‐
• The company reported total income of INR xx mn in FY 20‐‐, registering an increase of xx% over FY 20‐‐
• The company earned an operating margin of xx% in FY 20‐‐, a decrease of xx percentage points over FY ‐‐
• The company reported debt to equity ratio of xx in FY 20‐‐, a decrease of xx% over FY ‐‐
Key Financial Performance Indicators
Indicators Value (25/09/2012)Market Capitalization (INR mn) xx
Total Enterprise Value (INR mn) xx
EPS (INR) xx
PE Ratio (Absolute)‐25th Jun, 2012 xx
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Key Business Segments Key Geographic Segments
Business Highlights
Description NewsOverview
ICD/CFS Facilities
Rank
Acquisitions
7%7%
0%
50%
100%
%
2010
83%
10%
2009
83%
10%
2008
94%
6%
Multimodal Transport Operations
Project & Engineering Solutions
Container Freight Stations
Public: Domestic Company ‐ Company A (3/3)
28% 27% 29%16%
15%15%4%5%
6% 2%2%2%2%2%
0%
50%
100%
%
2010
29%
19%
2009
31%
18%
2008
30%
16%
Europe
India
Far East
America
Mediterranean
Africa
Australia & New Zealand
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Major Private Companies ‐ Summary
Size of the Bubble represents Total Assets in INR mn
Note: All figures are in INR mn and are based on the latest financials available
Total income
Net Profit/Loss
800
700
600
500
300
200
100
0
‐100
400
15,00010,0005,0000‐5,000
t2t7
t1
t6 t4
t3t5
Company FCompany ECompany DCompany CCompany B Company GCompany A
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Private: Domestic Company ‐ Company B (1/3)
Key People
Products and Services
Company Information Offices and Centres – India
Category Products/Services
Diversified Support Services
Name Designation
Corporate Headquarter
Tel No.
Fax No.
Website
Year of Incorporation
Delhi
Head Office
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Financial Snapshot Key Ratios
Particulars y‐o‐y change (2010‐09)
2010 2009 2008 2007
Profitability RatiosOperating Margin N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 90.63%
Net Margin N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 4.46%
Profit Before Tax Margin N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 5.61%
Return on Equity 0.00 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 19.13%
Return on Capital Employed 0.00 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1438.72%
Return on Working Capital 0.00 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 34.87%
Return on Assets 0.00 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 16.44%
Return on Fixed Assets 0.00 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 325.58%
Cost RatiosOperating costs (% of Sales) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 6.54%
Administration costs (% of Sales)
N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 6.13%
Interest costs (% of Sales) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 0.09%
Liquidity RatiosCurrent Ratio 32.99% 2.67 2.01 2.08 1.61
Cash Ratio 16.04% 1.28 1.10 1.38 0.80
Leverage RatiosDebt to Equity Ratio 2.26% 0.18 0.17 0.05 0.16
Debt to Capital Ratio 1.92% 0.15 0.15 0.05 0.14
Interest Coverage Ratio N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 1098.85
Efficiency RatiosFixed Asset Turnover N.A. 0.00 0.00 0.00 70.86
Asset Turnover N.A. 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.58
Current Asset Turnover N.A. 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.89
Working Capital Turnover N.A. 0.00 0.00 0.00 7.59
Capital Employed Turnover N.A. 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.16
Private: Domestic Company ‐ Company B (2/3)
Improved Decline
Financial Summary
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Net Profit/LossTotal Income
1376.61169.3
559.6
222.9
0
500
1000
1500
‐600
‐400
‐200
0
INR mn INR mn
2011201020092008
• The company incurred a net loss of INR xx mn in FY 20‐‐, as compared to net loss of INR xx mn in FY 20‐‐
• The company reported total income of INR xxmn in FY 20‐‐, registering an increase of xx% over FY 20‐‐
• The company earned an operating margin of xx% in FY 20‐‐, an increase of xx percentage points over FY 20‐‐
• The company reported debt to equity ratio of xx in FY 20‐‐, an increase of xx% over FY 20‐‐
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SAMPLE Business Highlights
Private: Domestic Company – Company B (3/3)
Description News
Overview
Network
Awards
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SAMPLE Significant M&A activity being witnessed in this sector over the last few years
Outbound M&A Deals, JVs & other Investments
Date Target Acquirer/Investor Amount (INR mn) Stake
mm‐yy Company 1 Company 11 ‐‐ ‐‐
mm‐yy Company 2 Company 12 ‐‐ ‐‐
mm‐yy Company 3 Company 13 ‐‐ ‐‐
mm‐yy Company 4 Company 14 ‐‐ ‐‐
mm‐yy Company 5 Company 15 ‐‐ ‐‐
mm‐yy Company 6 Company 16 ‐‐ ‐‐
mm‐yy Company 7 Company 17 ‐‐ ‐‐
mm‐yy Company 8 Company 18 ‐‐ ‐‐
mm‐yy Company 9 Company 19 ‐‐ ‐‐
mm‐yy Company 10 Company 20 ‐‐ ‐‐
Investments in Freight Forwarding Market in India
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SAMPLE Strategic Recommendation for Freight Forwarders
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• xx • xx
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