As a firm we have extensive experience within the transport and logistics industry. Three of our offices, Heathrow, East Surrey and Solent, are located near major transport hubs. We work with a wide range of businesses, from companies involved in freight forwarding (whether it be air freight or sea freight) and hauliers to domestic and international couriers. We also work with a number of clients providing ancillary and support services to this sector, including aircraft maintenance and other aviation businesses. 

Our experience in this sector ensures that we fully understand the challenges you face. Industry fortunes are closely linked to the wider economy and conditions for the past two years have, at best, been difficult. It is a simple fact that if people are not buying goods, there is no need to ship them. 

Recently, the difficult trading conditions have been further compounded by rising fuel costs, which in such a highly competitive market can only result in reduced margins. Transport and logistics companies are also facing increased competition as larger international businesses consolidate and squeeze prices yet further. In an attempt to differentiate their offerings many smaller industry players now focus on quality of service or niche market strategies. Yet for many, further frustrations exist when service levels are dependent on carriers, who themselves are becoming more unreliable.

Future trading within the sector is likely to remain tight, and the banks' reluctance to provide facilities will only shackle companies that rely on them for trading guarantees and bonds. Proposed harmonisation of customs procedures throughout Europe will assist those businesses that are prepared. But those that have not achieved economic operator status, will find that the changes only add further trading pressures. 

Our understanding of these issues, combined with our technical experience, allows us to deliver specific transport and logistics solutions across our core assurance, tax and advisory services. By giving you commercial, objective, independent and informed advice we can help you implement solutions that increase profitability, build value and address the challenges you face. Ultimately, your success is what drives us. Our consultants can help you transform uncertain future trends and challenges into tangible business opportunities.