stifel-logistics-confidence

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 index for sea freight remained virtually flat at 47.4 in April (down 0.1 points from March), it still indicates a ... [+]