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Transport and storage succession in the UK
23.0% of 80,206 trading transport and storage companies have a director aged 60 or over (UK average 30.5%).
80,206trading companies measured
23.0%have a director aged 60 or over
7.2%have a director aged 70 or over
72.1%are owner-run (one person or family holds 50%+)
74.8%have a single director
By region
| Region | Companies | Director 60+ | Director 70+ | Owner-run | Single director | Median age (yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands | 6,607 | 18.0% | 4.9% | 76.9% | 79.2% | 7 |
| East of England | 9,534 | 22.9% | 7.4% | 73.9% | 76.2% | 7 |
| London | 17,707 | 18.1% | 5.6% | 76.3% | 81.3% | 6 |
| North East | 1,598 | 31.1% | 9.5% | 62.1% | 65.1% | 8 |
| North West | 8,012 | 25.5% | 7.4% | 70.2% | 72.5% | 7 |
| Northern Ireland | 1,301 | 31.1% | 10.4% | 60.6% | 59.5% | 9 |
| Scotland | 3,682 | 33.4% | 10.6% | 62.6% | 62.1% | 7 |
| South East | 9,434 | 25.8% | 8.4% | 69.9% | 72.2% | 7 |
| South West | 4,772 | 31.1% | 10.7% | 64.7% | 65.4% | 8 |
| Wales | 1,964 | 33.3% | 11.9% | 60.3% | 63.4% | 8 |
| West Midlands | 9,140 | 18.0% | 5.5% | 76.4% | 79.2% | 6 |
| Yorkshire | 6,455 | 23.0% | 6.4% | 71.3% | 73.7% | 7 |
Regions with fewer than 100 companies are left out. See also Transport and storage acquisition targets.
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