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...

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...

Tension over Straits of Hormuz threatens Gulf hubs and oil price [04/Jan/2012]

The last few days have seen tensions between Iran and the West increase with sanctions imposed as a result of Iran’s nuclear programme starting to bite. Read Full Article...

Huge orders will change air freight market [21/Nov/2011]

Lion Air, the Indonesian airline, has ordered 230 aircraft from Boeing. Ti's Chief Analyst Thomas Cullen observes how this order combined with large orders from Middle Eastern airlines will have a signifcant affect on the global air freight market. Read Full Article...

Transport sector key to feeding world's record population [31/Oct/2011]

With the world’s population at the 7bn milestone, John Manners-Bell says that governments must focus on logistics to increase the efficiency of food supply chains in developing markets. Read Full Article...

Imperial to locate on European supply chains through purchase of Lehnkering [03/Oct/2011]

South African logistics service provider Imperial Logistics has bought German industrial logistics business Lehnkering from its private equity owners in a deal, said by Imperial, to be worth €173m. Read Full Article...

Grindrod illustrates both the potential and problems of emerging markets [28/Sep/2011]

The capital injection for Grindrod illustrates that whilst investment in emerging economies may be tempting, it requires an understanding of local markets. Read Full Article...

Uti Worldwide reports strong increase in revenues in second quarter [05/Sep/2011]

Global logistics group Uti Worldwide has reported a 13% increase for its fiscal second quarter, but volume growth was mixed. Management remains cautiously optimistic for the rest of the year. Read Full Article...

DP World grows volumes worldwide but still driven by UAE [27/Jul/2011]

Dubai Ports World (DP World) saw buoyant volumes in the first half of this year driven by growth out of its United Arab Emirates (UAE) business as well as expansion in Asia and South America. Read Full Article...

Nigeria takes steps to overcome logistics challenges [29/Jun/2011]

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has published its Trade Policy Review for Nigeria, shining a light on opportunities and challenges which exist for transport and logistics companies within the market. Read Full Article...