Directions: Analyze the given statement and evaluate the validity of each of the following inferences.

Statement:

A regional logistics company scaled up its transport fleet to accommodate a growing parcel volume.

Inference:

I. The company has experienced an increase in shipping demand.
II. The company previously had extra unused transport capacity.
III. The company expects to handle a larger volume of freight.

The correct answer is I and III.

Analysis of the inferences based on the given statement:

Statement: A regional logistics company scaled up its transport fleet to accommodate a growing parcel volume.

1. Evaluating Inference I: The statement mentions that the company is experiencing a "growing parcel volume." An increase in parcel volume directly translates to an increase in shipping demand. Thus, Inference I logically follows.

2. Evaluating Inference II: Scaling up the transport fleet indicates that existing fleet capacity was insufficient for the increased workload, requiring expansion. It does not suggest the company had excess or unused capacity previously. Thus, Inference II does not follow.

3. Evaluating Inference III: Expanding the fleet to meet growing parcel volume clearly implies that the company expects to carry and process a larger quantity of freight. Thus, Inference III logically follows.

Therefore, only inferences I and III are valid derived conclusions.