Dismal Prospects for Austrian Transport Industry

TransportRoad ♦ Published: November 21, 2011; 16:30 ♦ (Vindobona)

In spite of satisfying results this year, the domestic transport industry expects worsening conditions in 2012.

Dismal Prospects for Austrian Transport Industry / Picture: © Vindobona.org

The first time since the beginning of 2010, the transport industry expects worsening framework conditions. This means a decline in demand as well as prices. However, the number of employees should be stable for the time being. 14% of the interviewed managers in the transport sector even stated to face a lack in qualified staff.

In the business year 2011, the industry performed…