Main remaining problems
Raw material scarcity is expected to become significantly apparent in the future. The subsequent reaction in the logistic sector engenders several economic problems for the future. Firstly, the transport performance and costs are expected to increase. These will have negative effects, both for the environment and society, mainly because of an enlargement of suppliers. The prices for some “critical” raw materials are expected to increase significantly, thus the production costs for import dependent manufacturers will substantially grow (assuming no substitution of materials). Furthermore and due to this, competition, revenues, national income as well as the European employment rate is expected to develop negatively.