Transport sector turnover continues to rise. In the third quarter of 2017, the sector's turnover grew by 4.8 per cent. This is the fourth quarter in a row in which turnover is rising.
This is evident from the Transport Quarterly Monitor published by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Turnover rose across all sectors. Water transport operators saw turnover increase by over 6 per cent, whilst air transport operators recorded a rise of over 2 per cent . Road freight transport operators recorded a rise in
turnover. Turnover in this sector has been rising since the end of 2013. The sector
has been benefiting from increased demand for transport services since the
economy has started to recover.
Transport sector positive about 2018
Companies in the transport sector are generally positive about the coming year. On balance, more than 20 per cent of companies expect turnover to increase in 2018. They expect to invest more and hire more staff.
Waterway hauliers are less optimistic; on balance, they expect
to see a fall in turnover and a reduction in investment. However, they do expect to
staff.
