Transport & Logistics

KPMG is one of the leading transaction consultants in the transport and logistics industry. To this end, international contract logistics providers must be able to demonstrate increasingly stringent requirements in tenders - particularly with regard to environmental and social standards.

In the courier and express sector (CEP), increased internet trade (e-commerce) is leading to rising growth rates. The complexity of international contract logistics companies creates a need for advice, which KPMG can successfully support you with.

Aviation is also facing challenges: Legal decisions such as bans on night flights and regulatory and tax provisions are creating competitive disadvantages compared to new competitors from the Middle East.

The markets are becoming more volatile and global passenger flows are shifting to the new growth regions. KPMG has many years of experience in advising airlines and air freight companies.

With private transport companies, new players are entering the market. However, the tendering process is complex and the acquisition of the necessary rolling stock is capital-intensive. KPMG advises you on all issues relating to concessionary passenger transport - from the public transport authority to the operating lessor and the operator. We can look back on many years of experience in financing issues relating to public transport tenders.

KPMG has extensive expertise in advising on transactions involving various modes of transport (M&A, financing, due diligence). We also have many years of experience in advising and auditing public and private transport companies on regulatory, tendering and financing issues.

The maritime industry is undergoing radical change. One clear driver is the issue of sustainability, which is increasingly preoccupying the industry. The regulatory requirements on the path to climate neutrality require all players involved to rethink their approach.

In addition, the digital transformation as another fundamental component of change harbours great opportunities in view of the data and platform economy as well as potential for efficiency gains. The maritime sector is restructuring and rebalancing: innovation and digitalisation are part of the future.

New market players and competitors, changing customer behaviour due to new digital offerings, the impact of political and economic crises and problems with financing are putting great pressure on growth and profit margins. At the same time, regulatory requirements and the increasing desire for sustainability are creating an additional need for adaptation.

KPMG's international network of industry experts provides critical advice to companies across all sub-sectors of the industry - from hotel operators and tour operators to catering chains and sports and leisure companies. Due to the international nature of the industry, our experts often work across borders in interdisciplinary teams.