Transport & Storage Firms Are Feeling the Warmth of Profits in March
Recent numbers from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that logistics, parcel, haulage, and warehousing companies are breathing a sigh of relief compared to their retail and manufacturing counterparts. While the usual suspects predict a downturn, a nearly 25% of transport & storage firms believe their sales will actually grow.
It’s Not Doom, It’s Boom (or at least a Quiet Calm)
- 9.7% of transport & storage firms foresee a drop in revenue for March.
- By contrast, 18.3% of retailers and 18.1% of manufacturers expect a decline.
- 24.2% of transport & storage companies predict an uptick in turnover.
That’s a big punchline to the usual gloomy narrative!
“It’s a Revamping Moment” – Parcelhero Says
David Jinks, Head of Consumer Research at Parcelhero, noted the lift in confidence. He joked, “After all the doom‑and‑gloom inflation headlines, it’s heartening to see these firms chuckle at the future.” He added that the sector’s optimism has surged relative to other industries.
Survey Snapshot (February 3‑16)
When asked about March 2025, transport & storage firms responded as follows:
- Only 9.7% foresee a profit drop.
- Just 3.4% expect a rise – but that was back in January 2025, so the times are changing.
- Now, 24.2% think turnover will climb!
The data shows a shift remarkably better than the all‑industry average of 22% rise and 13% dip.
Financial Reality Check (January 2025)
According to December 2024 comparative figures:
- 13.3% of firms increased turnover.
- 49.3% stayed steady.
- 25.4% saw a decline.
Those numbers compare favorably with the 39.6% of manufacturers and 36.6% of retailers that suffered similar drops.
In short, if your logistics partner keeps their hands on the wheel, the wheel keeps turning smoothly.
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