
This report synthesizes disclosed metrics and management commentary across airlines (passenger + cargo), surface/rail logistics, express parcel networks, multimodal container logistics, freight forwarding/contract logistics, and ocean/offshore shipping. FY26 was defined by: (1) strong volume growth in e-commerce-led express networks; (2) sustained profitability in asset-heavy LTL and multimodal players with pricing discipline; (3) geopolitics (West Asia/Middle East) and FX volatility driving sharp dispersion in earnings (especially aviation leasing and shipping spot markets); and (4) a clear industry pivot toward automation, multimodal shift (road→rail/coastal), and consolidation/M&A.
The companies span multiple sub-industries with different demand drivers, cost structures, and cyclicality:
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