Labour was the second most concerning cost for those surveyed, with 51% of respondents identifying it as having an impact in the next quarter. It was more of a concern in North America (66%) compared to Asia (32%), but 52% of Europeans stated it would impact on their businesses in the next three months. The cost of labour was also a particular concern for port terminal operators, according to the findings of the survey. The shortage of drivers in logistics is an ongoing problem and it is being felt particularly in North America, where it ranked as the second biggest challenge facing the industry (40% of respondents), just under rising fuel costs (46%).