Part I Management summary and trend discussion
I.1 Logistics megatrends 2017/2018 - The holistic perspective
I.2 Logistics trends assessment 2017/2018
I. 2. 1 A recap of recent developments
I. 2. 2 Where digitalization leads to and what implications it has on logistics

Part II Demarcation of the logistics market - the subject of the »Top 100« survey
II.1 »What« - Definition of logistics and the demarcation of logistics markets
II.2 »Where« - Geographical boundaries of the survey
II.3 »When« - Time period and data considered

Part III Measuring the total cost of the European business logistics system
III.1 The volume of total logistics sector expenditures in Europe for 2016 amounts to € 1,050 bn
III.2 How to calculate the logistics volume of the »Europe of 30«

Part IV Profiles of nine logistics segments under observation
IV.1 Bulk Logistics
IV.2 General Truckload/Full Carload (FTL)
IV.3 Groupage and general Less-than-Truckload (LTL)
IV.4 Specialized Transportation.
IV.5 CEP - Courier, Express and Parcel Services
IV.6 Contract Logistics
IV.7 General Warehousing and Terminal Operations
IV.8 Ocean Cargo
IV.9 Air Freight

Part V The »Top 100«

Appendix 1 Terms, data bases, survey methods and limits of predictability
Appendix 2 Questionnaire
Appendix 3 References of »Top 100« studies
Appendix 4 Trends and Strategies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (BVL)