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| contents | <p>The current state of logistics in Europe, as outlined in the report Top 100 in European Transport and Logistics Services 2021 / 2022, reveals a sector significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with freight volumes declining by 4.9% in 2020 to 17.95 billion tons, despite rising operational costs. As companies look to recover, with the market projected to grow by 3% in 2021 to pre-pandemic levels of €1,150 billion, many are turning to outsourcing to manage increasing complexities and cost pressures. Contract logistics, representing 25% of the logistics market, plays a key role as businesses outsource non-core logistics functions to thirdparty providers. This trend allows companies to focus on core competencies while leveraging external expertise for operational flexibility, scalability, and digital transformation. However, the reliance on outsourcing also brings challenges, such as potential cost escalation, loss of internal logistical expertise, and concerns about precarious employment structures in subcontracting. As the industry evolves, balancing the benefits of outsourcing with the need for sustainability and workforce stability will be critical.</p> |
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| spellingShingle | D3.5 Report on impact logistics outsourcing on employment - Executive Summary Reschape Consortium <p>The current state of logistics in Europe, as outlined in the report Top 100 in European Transport and Logistics Services 2021 / 2022, reveals a sector significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with freight volumes declining by 4.9% in 2020 to 17.95 billion tons, despite rising operational costs. As companies look to recover, with the market projected to grow by 3% in 2021 to pre-pandemic levels of €1,150 billion, many are turning to outsourcing to manage increasing complexities and cost pressures. Contract logistics, representing 25% of the logistics market, plays a key role as businesses outsource non-core logistics functions to thirdparty providers. This trend allows companies to focus on core competencies while leveraging external expertise for operational flexibility, scalability, and digital transformation. However, the reliance on outsourcing also brings challenges, such as potential cost escalation, loss of internal logistical expertise, and concerns about precarious employment structures in subcontracting. As the industry evolves, balancing the benefits of outsourcing with the need for sustainability and workforce stability will be critical.</p> |
| title | D3.5 Report on impact logistics outsourcing on employment - Executive Summary |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17458249 |