The global marketplace is all the more interconnected thanks to technology and logistics that make it possible to operate in multiple markets at once.  A great logistics plan can make all the difference between breaking into a marketplace quickly and getting in on a trend before the market becomes saturated.  If you are thinking about business opportunities abroad, here are the top three trends you should be aware of now.

Tourism.  Tourism remains one of the biggest sectors of growth around the world and will for some time to come.  But this sector involves far more than just moving abroad to open up a restaurant.  One hot export, for example, is the demand for buses at many tourist spots in developing countries.  Why?  It’s cheap and fast to ship vehicles to high demand tourist destinations.  Hotels, restaurants and other tour operators have a high demand for quality, used vehicles like buses.  A great international shipping logistics partner can help you cash in on this opportunity.

Construction.  Developing infrastructure means the demand for construction is high, particularly for quality machinery and operators.  People already in the construction business can easily expand to developing markets by offering needed skills and quality equipment.  It is much easier to ship heavy equipment abroad than you might imagine.  Let a logistics expert help you with the paperwork, and you could be set up to do business in no-time at all.

Commercial vehicles.  Many emerging markets have a serious need for good quality commercial vehicles to support other industries.  A good example is the oil and gas industry in other countries, which has flourished recently.  Quality commercial vehicles are in high demand, but cannot be procured easily in many developing countries.  Meeting a business need of others is a great way to make profit on your own used equipment that you are ready to replace.