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    French road transport: erosion of margins in 2023

    The financial results of the road transport sector in France, presented at the FNTR congress, illustrate the net slowdown in activity. The Banque de France's annual survey on road freight transport in France, unveiled at the last FNTR congress, highlights the weakening of the sector in 2023.
    Anne Kerriou
    November 22 2024
    5 min
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    France: road transport prices at a low in October

    BAROMETER. Uncertainty seems to be overwhelming all players in the transport sector. Prices are still falling in October 2024, contrary to the increases normally expected during the high season. In economic matters, the enemy number one is uncertainty. And the least we can say is that France is curr...
    William Béguerie
    November 19 2024
    2 min

    Air freight peak season may prove to be livelier than expected

    Freight growth is tending to slow, opening up the prospect of a relatively flat peak season. The possibility of trade war escalation could give carriers greater control over market conditions, however, and maintain the upward pressure on freight rates. 1/ Supply and demand trends Traffic in Septembe...
    Anne Kerriou
    November 13 2024
    4 min
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    Shipping companies struggle to stop freight rate decline

    BAROMETER. The shipping companies are trying to stop the downward slide in container shipping freight rates but with little success, particularly on Asia-Europe routes. At the same time, preparations are under way for the recomposition of the shipping alliances. At the end of the summer in 2023, the...
    Jérôme de Ricqlès
    November 07 2024
    2 min

    The concerns of French road transport in 5 infographics

    Road transport professionals fear a drop in activity. Economic surveys and price trends are indeed sending unfavourable signals. 1/ Evolution of activity
    Anne Kerriou
    October 30 2024
    4 min

    Sharp fall in ocean freight rates on Asia-Europe routes

    Freights rates are falling fast on Asia-Europe routes via the Cape of Good Hope. Shipping companies are now operating at below break-even levels on these routes. The fourth quarter of 2024 promises to be a difficult one for the shipping companies in terms of profitability. FAK spot rates for cargo l...
    Jérôme de Ricqlès
    October 21 2024
    4 min
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    France: road transport prices drop sharply

    BAROMETER. Transport prices fell sharply in September, in an uncertain political and economic landscape. The market is experiencing structural overcapacity. In France, the long period of uncertainty that began on June 9, following the dissolution of the National Assembly by President Emmanuel Macron...
    William Béguerie
    October 18 2024
    3 min

    Air freight growth continues but slows slightly

    Air freight volumes increased 11.4% year on year in August 2024 but dipped 0.2% compared to July. Freight rates nevertheless stayed well above pre-Covid levels. 1/ Supply and demand trends Traffic in August 2024 World freight traffic increased 11.4% year on year in August 2024, registering a ninth c...
    Anne Kerriou
    October 17 2024
    6 min

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