Contract logistics data & the democratisation of tech

Spot and contract rates in the road freight market are falling quarter-on-quarter, dropping by 7.5 and 2.8 points respectively.This episode we discuss the Upply, Ti & IRU European Road Freight Rates Index for Europe.We also speak to Prof. John Manners Bell about his new book: The Death of Globalization.Guests include:Prof. John Manners-Bell, Founder and CEO of the Foundation for Future Supply Chain, Chief Executive of Ti Insight, Honorary Visiting Professor at the London Metropolitan University’s Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law.Michael Clover, Head of Commercial Development, Ti InsightNathanial Donaldson, Economic Analyst, Ti InsightThomas Larrieu, Chief Executive Officer, Upply Marie-Anne Cervoni, Senior Manager – Strategy & Market Intelligence, IRULinks from the showDownload the report for free: To see the graphs and analysis featured in the podcast, download the Upply, Ti & IRU European Road Freight Rates Index for Europe, for free, here.Or if you prefer, watch the webinar here.For further information about John’s new book: The Death of Globalization, visit www.seapenbooks.com or futuresupplychains.orgAbout TiTi is one of the world’s leading providers of expert research and analysis dedicated to the global logistics industry. www.ti-insight.comAbout Upply Start-up launched in 2018, Upply combines business expertise and data science to bring transport and supply chain professionals a digital solution to benchmark, monitor and anticipate freight transport prices, including past data and forecasts. www.upply.comAbout the IRUIRU is the world road transport organisation. We represent the entire industry – bus, coach, truck and taxi, and drive the sustainable mobility of people and goods across the planet. Find out more about IRU’s work and how you can join it in shaping road transport. iru.org/membershiphttp://www.iru.org 

China is being decoupled from global supply chains. Kenya’s internet penetration is increasing rapidly. Saudi Arabia is flexing its muscles as a low risk, low cost and low carbon economy. How much do you know about these emerging markets? The latest episode of Ti Talks Supply Chains focuses on key findings from our 2023 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index. The Ti research team discuss:● Geo-political tensions & China’s trajectory● Opportunity and investment in Saudi Arabia and Egypt● Why Bangladesh has jumped eight places on the international logistics index● The changing shape of globalisationGuests include:Professsor John Manners-Bell, founder, Ti InsightsViki Keckarovska, Research Manager, Ti InsightsNathaniel Donaldson, Economic Analyst, Ti InsightsDownload the 2023 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index for free.Want to share your experience of these epic shifts? Email [email protected] AgilityAgility is a global leader in supply chain services, infrastructure and innovation. It is a pioneer in emerging markets. Agility is a multi-business operator, with companies that include a logistics parks business that is one of the largest private owners of warehousing and industrial real estate in the Middle East and Africa, an aviation services company, a liquid fuel logistics business, and companies that offer customs digitization, remote infrastructure services, ecommerce enablement and digital logistics, and commercial real estate and facilities management. WHAT IS GSCI?Supply chain strategists can use GSCi – Ti’s online data platform – to identify opportunities for growth, support strategic decisions, help them stay abreast of industry trends and development, as well as understand future impacts on the industry. Visit GSCI subscription to sign up today or contact Michael Clover for a free demonstration: [email protected] | +44 (0) 1666 519907 

GSCI News stories this episodeEuropean road freight capacity jumps to a two-year-high Story link: GSCI platformLast mile transit times increase during 2022 peak seasonStory link: Read more on this in our free white paper. The humanoids have arrivedLink from the episode: Read the whole article from Ken Lyon here. US ban on exports to China starts to biteSign up to our Logistics Briefing newsletter to receive more insight like this.Wincanton contracts: News on its New Look & Waitrose & Partners contractsIn the next episode of Ti Talks Supply Chains, we look at interesting trends from our Agility Emerging Markets Index

ChatGPT is trending. Could it change how you operate? Will it make supply chains more robust? eCommerce may have shrunk by 5% in 2022, but it’s expected to moderate and grow by 7.9% in 2023.This episode we gather experts from Ti Insights to discuss supply chain technology trends and the Global eCommerce outlook.Guests includeKen Lyon, Managing Director of Virtual Partners and Ti’s Technology AdvisorNia Hudson, Research Analyst, Ti InsightsEpisode linksWhitepaper: Technology Trends 2023 Global e-commerce Logistics 2023 reportData Platform GSCIComplete the surveyOur partner, IRU, the world road transport organisation, has been conducting an annual survey since 2019 to monitor the driver shortage. It would be helpful if you could participate in their 2023 Survey. As a thank you, all survey participants will receive a free copy of the 2023 Global Driver Shortage Report. Join us next episode to discuss the 2023 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index.

This episode of GSCi News we share predictions for 2023, and we take a look at Ti Insight’s market sizing data for the Global Express, Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Freight markets.Links & news from the episodeThe new normal transitionBy Raghu Ramachandran, Founding Partner of 13 Colony Global and Ti Advisory Board Member. Read more predictions from Raghu and the Ti team in our data and knowledge platform GSCi. Global Express Markets Show Real Terms Growth of Just 0.1% in 2022The European express and small parcels market is expected to contract by 5.9% y-o-y, reaching a value of €95,175.80m.For more details on 2023 growth and beyond, please see TI’s free Whitepaper GlobalExpress and Small Parcels Market Size and Forecasts 2023. Narrow miss for global freight forwarding marketGlobal freight forwarding growth is expected to contract in real terms by 2.4% in 2022 and reach a market value of €263,133m. Air and Sea freight forwarding markets are forecasted to contract in 2022 by 2.7% and 2.2%, respectively.Air and Sea freight forwarding markets are forecasted to contract in 2022 by 2.7% and 2.2%, respectively.For more in-depth information, download the Global Freight Forwarding market forecastsfor 2022 and 2023 Whitepaper. Contract logistics growth expected to slow...

Average European road freight contract rates are at an all-time high, at 129.7 index points. In the spot market, rates have hit 142.6 points.Rates on many European lanes are beginning to soften after this Q3 peak.Diesel costs usually account for one third of the total operating transport costs, but given the increase, they may now account for 50% of costs.It’s a volatile time. This episode guests will discuss the Ti, Upply & IRU European Road Freight Rate Development Benchmark, Q3 2022. The team cover truck driver positions around Europe, Germany’s production challenges, inflation in the UK and how all these things affect rates.Guests include:Michael Clover, Head of Commercial Development, Ti InsightNathaniel Donaldson, Economic Analyst, Ti InsightThomas Larrieu, Chief Executive Officer, UpplyMarie-Anne Cervoni, Senior Manager, Strategy & Market Intelligence, IRUThe graphs which are referenced in the episode are available to view in the report, which you can download for free here.Save your space on the next Ti, Upply, IRU European Road Freight RateDevelopment Benchmark , Q4 2022 Webinar which takes place on 8 February 02.00 PM, London.Links and more about the panelFree report with graphs available to download: Ti, Upply & IRU European Road Freight Rate Development Benchmark, Q3 2022For independent reports, research and analysis from the team at Ti Insights visit www.ti-insight.com or go straight to Ti Insight's data platform GSCI.Discover the freight rates benchmark and index solution on upply.comIRU is the world road transport organisation, helping connect societies with safe, efficient and green mobility and logistics. As the voice of more than 3.5 million companies operating road and multimodal transport services in all global regions, IRU helps keep the world in motion. iru.orgLogistics Briefing regular newsletter 

Analysis, data and industry updates from the team at Ti Insights, powered by our Global Supply Chain intelligence platform, GSCi.Global freight forwarding market to contract by 2.4%Global freight forwarding growth is expected to contract in real terms by 2.4% in 2022 and reach a market value of €263,133m. Air and Sea freight forwarding markets are forecasted to contract in 2022 by 2.7% and 2.2%, respectively.Download our free global freight forwarding White Paper - Global Freight Forwarding Market Forecasts for 2022 & 2023 - here.When the US recovers, air freight rates will recoverIn 2023 freight rates will continue to weaken and this will end when the American consumer decides. To view the tracker in full, which contains further key data on the North America and Middle East markets, plus analysis of the underlying drivers of air freight demand in Europe, just follow the following link:  https://www.ti-insight.com/air-ocean-freight-rate-tracker/. Mergers & Acquisitions in the e-commerce logistics landscapeWith the boom in e-commerce post-pandemic… incumbent logistics players have been making mergers and acquisitions to improve their e-commerce offerings in a growing market. To read more stories like this, sign up to our regular newsletter here. Global Express & Small Parcels marketGlobal Express & Small Parcels market demand is set to grow by 2.1% in real terms in 2023. The moderate recovery expected in 2023 follows a difficult 2022, which saw a market adjustment as volumes in Europe and North America declined from their pandemic peak.Learn more here.Finally! If you want to connect with a human being from the Ti Insights/GSCi team, please email: [email protected] He can talk you through all of our services and insights!

Double storey warehousing, a supercharged retail sector and the democratisation of supply chain technology are all discussed on the first episode of Ti Talks Supply Chains.Guests this episode include Ti Insight's founder John Manners-Bell, Ti Insight's Technology Adviser Ken Lyon and Ti Insight researcher Nia Hudson.Nia will be sharing some key data from our Contract Logistics Report 2022 before we join John and Ken to debate some tech-shortcoming in the sector, and their new book Logistics& Supply Chain Innovation, 2nd Edition.John, Ken and Nia make some interesting points on how:     The global contract logistics market is expected to grow at a slower pace of 7.1% y-o-yIf it wasn’t for Amazon, stay at home policies would not have been possible during COVID19.Sensor technology, the Internet of Things and Blockchain are on Ken's tech-to-watch listLinks from this episode!Nia's Contract Logistics Report 2022Ti Insight's data platform GSCI.John & Ken's book Logistics & Supply Chain InnovationFor more independent reports, research and analysis from the team at Ti Insights visit www.ti-insight.com.