MDS Transmodal is an independent consultancy. We provide economic and commercial advice in the international transport sector, specialising particularly in freight transport including shipping, ports, road and rail, logistics and distribution. Our clients are drawn from a wide spectrum of public organisations and private companies. More...
Consultancy - Recent Assignments
Inland waterways: developing the future strategy for freight on Britain’s canals and rivers
Freight modelling: completion of the ABI3L project
Deep sea container shipping: profitability of shipping lines on the Far East-Europe trade lane
Choppy seas for short sea shipping
Urban logistics: How can sustainable distribution be achieved in European cities?
Rail freight: The future of track access charges in Great Britain
Strategic Rail Freight Interchanges: The need for more capacity in SE England
Tolling the British road network: UK Government announces results of study on the A14 trunk route
Deep sea container ports: Can the North Adriatic ports become the gateway to C&E Europe?
Global Trade Performance Indices
Global International Trade: 2011: 11.676 billion tonnes
Global International Trade: 2012: 12.018 billion tonnes (forecast)
Global international trade indices (all tonnes)
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Q4 |
100 | 106 | 101 | 103 | 112 | 121 | 123 |
| FULL YEAR | 100 | 106 | 107 | 99 | 112 | 120 | 123 |