In the Global 5000 database, there are 501 companies that have some relationship to transportation. We call it the ecosystem and it encompasses three main types of companies:
- Those who make transportation vehicles and parts whether they are on land, air or sea – auto makers, shipbuilders, aircraft companies are all included
- Those companies that transport people and things – airlines, cruise lines, trucking companies, railroads, delivery services for example
- Services to the transportation industry – travel agents, airports, ports for ships, aircraft leasing are some examples
In total, this ecosystem has revenue of $8.5 trillion. Looking at the macro view, here’s how that revenue breaks down by modes of transportation.
Half the revenue is related to autos and trucks. It’s no wonder that portion of the industry takes up all media space and is the center of activity around innovation and start ups.
Looking at the broad picture of big players, the top companies in our transportation ecosystem are nearly all land based:
Volkswagen AG
Toyota Motor Corp
Stellantis
Ford Motor Corp
General Motors
BMW AG
Mercedes Benz Group
Honda Motors
Hyundai Motor Corp
China Post Group
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