Table 6 Second round Delphi on the state intervention to improve logistics quality

Direct State intervention often results in distortion of competitive market. Indirect State intervention (e.g. transport infrastructure improvements, addressing modal imbalances through internalisation of external costs) can result in improvements without market distortion.

Yes

State intervention is a strong expression - national governments and the European Commission could play a role in facilitating quality improvements through projects

Yes

If state intervention is invoked, more effort will be spent fighting the issue than improving service quality.

No

Infrastructure provision is a monopoly and therefore requires state intervention

No

Let the State focus on crime, maximum loading weight, working hours etc., but not on quality

No

The markets should regulate themselves

No

In the case of substantial disparity between partners (supplier/client) regulatory interference might be advisable to secure common base standards.

Divided Opinion

State intervention may be needed to protect the SMEs and prevent severe externalities of transport and logistics services

Divided Opinion