Econometric analysis of the factors affecting the air express industry in Sri Lanka

Abstract

This dissertation is a study of the air express market in Sri Lanka and ultimately identifying factors affecting air express market in Sri Lanka. A literature review related to logistics and courier, express and parcel was examined. Particularly, the factors affecting the logistics performance and CEP industry have been scrutinized and based on this foundation, descriptive analysis was carried out. The characteristics and overview of the air express market are described and determinants which affect the air express market are identified and analysed. Quantitative analysis was prepared by applying log linear multiple regressions to identify the factors and the degree of impact of those factors to the air express market in Sri Lanka. The concluding chapter identifies the recommendation s of the thesis with regard to data, methods and approaches.