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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Logistics</strong> <strong>Sector</strong>on the Southern Shores of the Western Mediterranean October 20104 Conclusions and RecommendationsStudy of the <strong>Logistics</strong> <strong>Sector</strong> in the Maghreb: StructureChapter 1Player ProfileDescription of ServicesWhat is the sector composition?What are the operating conditions for businesses?Chapter 2Major ChallengesCompetitive analysisWhat factors are holding back modernization?Does the current situation of the cluster foster profitability andthe modernization of operators?Chapter 3Modernizing StrategiesSolutions put forward by the government and by public andprivate operators.Chapter 4SWOT AnalysisConclusionsTo what extent does the future scenario affect businesses?Recommendations and proposals.Chapter 5<strong>The</strong> Cluster ApproachHow can a cluster approach help modernize logistics‐sectoroperators?Figure 4.1 Chapter 4. SWOT Analysis and Conclusions4.1 Conclusions and Recommendations for the Southern Shores: OverviewFinal ConclusionsHaving described the situation regarding the logistics cluster and services provision andanalysed its competitive position, as well as the plans and strategies for modernizing thesector, this chapter takes a more strategic approach (via SWOT methodology) to completethe positioning of the logistics sector, taking trends and projects into account.In line with the approach adopted by the authors of this report aiming to help improveservices provision by contributing to the modernization of operating companies, a series ofmeasures is recommended.<strong>The</strong> SWOT analysis, itemized above for each country, shows the need to reinforce factorswhich are sources of opportunity and strength for the countries analysed and to encouragethe implementation of action aimed at addressing the main threats and weaknesses. <strong>The</strong>main factors common to the five countries are as follows:CETMO 165