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Global Freight forwarding market grows by 11.2% in real terms during 2021, the fastest expansion in a decade, but inflation, war in Ukraine and dwindling consumer confidence dampen forecasts
European road freight rates hit an all-time high in Q1 2022 as rising cost pressures, supply and capacity disruptions, regulatory change and war in Ukraine created a potent mix of rate drivers.
Well thought-out government policies along with structural reforms are key to encouraging the global growth of the cross-border logistics industry.
Apple is reportedly reducing production of its iPhone SE model by 20% in the next quarter as a result of weaker demand, amounting to 2-3 million fewer units being ordered from suppliers across Asia. Production volumes of AirPod headphones will also be reduced by 10 million units across the year as a whole.
Supply chains across Europe are set to embrace digital tools to reduce environmental impact
The European Shippers Council looks at the detail of EU sanctions on Russia and examines the position of EU shippers sending goods to or through Russia
New market data from Ti shows that rapid growth in the e-commerce logistics market continues with growth of 19.9% in 2021, though growth has slowed from 2020’s Covid-19 induced peak.
Deutsche Post DHL’s finances break records as the Group benefits from a bumper year of pandemic recovery in 2021
Ti, in partnership with project44, recently conducted an online survey to assess the critical factors for shippers when evaluating and selecting carriers.
Disruption, congestion and sky-high rates cause pain for emerging logistics markets, but a digital future promises post-pandemic growth
The UK and German e-commerce sales remained strong in 2021 as consumers shunned stores in favor of buying goods online.
The Foundation for Future Supply Chain’s latest report looks at many different aspects of the industry, written by the experts which make up the Foundation’s Strategic Advisory Board.
