'Ignore supply chain risk at your peril,' says Ti CEO [25/Jan/2012]

In the run up to the World Economic Forum meeting at Davos, John Manners-Bell, Ti's CEO spoke at the Horasis Annual Meeting in Zurich, Switzerland. Read Full Article...

LSPs continue to invest in China [23/Jan/2012]

Unsurprisingly, global logistics service providers are continuing to invest in China. The past couple of months has seen a particular burst of activity from the likes of Logwin and Kerry, but also Panalpina, Kuehne + Nagel and DB Schenker as they look to develop their presence in the country. Read Full Article...

Shipping rates jump due to Chinese New Year [19/Jan/2012]

Shipping rates have increased as the Chinese New Year approaches and Asian factories close for the two-week period. However, will this year’s holiday spark capacity problems as in years past? Read Full Article...

BRIC and host of rising stars shine on amidst gloom [18/Jan/2012]

Global economic uncertainty and political turmoil in the Middle East are doing little to dim the attraction of emerging markets, suggests the Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index 2012, compiled by Transport Intelligence. Read Full Article...

China’s exports slow as Germany’s grow [11/Jan/2012]

The latest trade figures from China are being seen as evidence that its economy is slowing down whilst its trade surplus may be shrinking. Read Full Article...

Emerging markets drive global pharmaceutical logistics market [07/Dec/2011]

As drug manufacturers move into emerging markets they are utilising logistics providers as customs and trade compliance advisors, managing specialised distribution and warehousing facilities and performing concentrated transportation services. Read Full Article...

Air freight market sees more pessimism heading into 2012 [25/Nov/2011]

Confidence in the future of the air cargo market appears to be deteriorating as major air freight terminals are seeing declining volumes compared with last year, whilst Lufthansa is reported as freezing capital investment in new cargo capacity for the next six months. Read Full Article...

China flexes supply chain muscle [09/Nov/2011]

At one of the foremost gatherings of business leaders and their global counterparts, Ti's CEO discusses how Chinese companies are taking over responsibility for their supply chains. Read Full Article...

Shipping downturn in China worse than in 2008 [07/Nov/2011]

The Chinese state looks to "guide the orderly arrival" of new ships into the container and bulk sectors as both Chinese ship-builders and shipping companies are hit hard by falling rates. Read Full Article...

Little optimism from TNT Express third quarter [02/Nov/2011]

TNT Express experienced a muted third quarter 2011 with a stable European business, but a worsening performance on the Asian Air Express operation. Brazil also remained difficult. Read Full Article...