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Confidence returns to forwarding market

Improvements in the Stifel Logistics Confidence Index continued into November as the overall index climbed 2.5 index points to 57.1, says transport consultancy Ti. The index has remained above 50 since February - not only its highest level but the first time that the individual air and sea indices have been above the 50 mark. Ti suggests that the strong increase may be because of improving economic conditions in Europe. The airfreight ... [+]

Forwarders still optimistic

Following five consecutive monthly increases, Ti's Stifel Logistics Confidence Index fell 1.0 points to 51.5 in April – but still remained above the 50 mark, which suggests that sentiment is still improving. However, actual air and sea freight volumes are below those expected relative to the time of year. Although the ... [+]