Road freight rates across Europe experienced a marked fall over the first quarter of 2010, despite the sector experiencing consistently higher demand for the past 12 months according to the ‘Transport Market Monitor’ produced by the freight exchange Transporeon and CapGemini.

Ti has developed an exclusive and unique new index comparing the world's major developing markets on a number of different metrics, by identifying the key attributes which will make the market an attractive investment proposition from the point of view of logistics companies, air cargo carriers, shipping lines, freight forwarders and distribution property companies. To find out which are the most attractive logistics markets in the developing world, download the FREE whitepaper by following the link.

Tim Bett will present his observations on the impact of the recession on the chemical industry and the role of supply chain management in “strategies for survival.” This analysis will draw from his recent experience as Supply Chain Director of DSM and prior to that, as European Logistics Director at Rohm and Haas.

In his keynote speech at Global Distribution Strategy conference, October 6-7, 2009, Brussels, Ti’s Chief Executive, John Manners-Bell, will talk about prospects for the logistics industry. In his speech he outlines three scenarios for the market: ‘golden’, ‘difficult but manageable’ and ‘meltdown’.

In these fast moving times, it is vital to stop and think critically not just about the ideas of the moment, but also about important long term trends. One of the biggest debates revolves around the future of 'offshoring' of production, the trend which has driven the global supply chain industry over the past decade. 'Nearshoring' has become an important countertrend, due to factors such as supply chain risk and the cost of fuel.