January Market Report

Freight markets have entered 2026 on a more stable footing than last year, but operational precision remains critical.

As Lunar New Year disruption builds, ocean carriers continue disciplined capacity management, air freight demand shows selective strength, and European road networks face structural cost pressures. Economic indicators across the UK and Europe point to modest recovery; however, reliability, regulatory complexity and geopolitical risk continue to shape supply-chain performance more than pure demand growth.

In this January edition, we analyse the latest developments across Ocean, Air, Road, Contract Logistics and Warehousing — highlighting the trends, risks and opportunities that will influence planning decisions in the months ahead.

Download the full Report to see what’s happening and what to prepare for as we move through Q1.