Improved outlook for European Freight Forwarders [03/Feb/2012]

European forwarders expect to see increasing volumes over the next two months, according to Danske Bank's latest Freight Forwarding Index. Read Full Article...

'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...

World Bank forecasts less pessimistic for global logistics [20/Jan/2012]

Forecasts published by the World Bank suggest that the prospect of lower growth in almost all of the world's major economies may have a silver lining for global logistics companies. Read Full Article...

European container export growth outperforms imports in November [13/Jan/2012]

The latest data released by Container Trade Statistics (CTS) indicates a mixed picture for the European shipping industry in November. 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...

Volumes continued to decline for European Forwarders in December [11/Jan/2012]

Volumes handled by the European forwarding sector continued to contract in December, according to Danske Bank’s Freight Forwarding Index. Read Full Article...

Asia Pacific airfreight suffers hard fall [03/Jan/2012]

The predictions of a weak or absent ‘peak season’ in international freight appears to have been verified, with recent IATA (International Air Transport Association) figures showing lower traffic volumes for November as compared to the same period last year. Read Full Article...

BLG benefits from automotive boom although business at EUROGATE slower [23/Dec/2011]

The German logistics and terminal operator BLG Logistics Group has outlined its annual results, describing a strong recovery in both the automotive and container sectors. Read Full Article...

Latest Global Logistics Monitor shows mixed rate and volume data for the industry [12/Dec/2011]

Ti’s latest Global Logistics Monitor for November provides a mixed picture for the industry, with sea, air and road rates down, but some volume indicators still rising. Read Full Article...

British Government’s piracy ruling highlights extreme security [07/Dec/2011]

The British Government’s endorsement of the use of armed guards on merchant vessels is another step towards the routine arming of ships passing through the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. Read Full Article...