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...

Uncertainty in the global economy creates opportunities for transport and logistics providers [09/Jan/2012]

Ti’s latest Global Monthly Monitor suggests opportunities exist for transport and logistics providers despite the uncertainty of the global economy. 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...

Transport and logistics industry: 2011 in review [21/Dec/2011]

Although 2011 began with optimism, high oil prices, natural disasters and declining demand particularly from key regions, Europe and the US, have resulted in an uncertain industry as 2012 approaches. Read Full Article...

What does 2012 hold for the logistics industry? [19/Dec/2011]

With the likelihood that the logistics industry will undergo re-structuring in 2012, Thomas Cullen writes that there will be many opportunities for mergers and acquisitions activity. Read Full Article...

US Customs and Border Protection tests new US inbound air cargo program [15/Dec/2011]

Created in conjunction with the customs and cargo industry, US Customs and Border Protection will test a new program that will reduce customs holds and identify risks earlier. 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...

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...

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...

LSP results do not show recession yet [14/Nov/2011]

The mood surrounding the macro-economic environment tells us that much of the developed world is on the brink of a recession. Yet look at the recent results of the major logistics service providers and we get a different impression. Read Full Article...