The current mood in autumn 2025 shows, according to the Summit of the Logistics Sages, a slightly negative assessment of the business situation with stable investment intentions. (Image: Sector30, AdobeStock)
Summit of the logistics sages: The logistics sector grows in real terms by 0.5 percent in 2026.
The overall forecast of the DHL Global Connectedness Tracker assumes that global trade volume will grow by an average of 2.5 percent annually in the period from 2025 to 2029. (Graphic: DHL)
Study: Customs chaos cannot slow global trade
A study by the management consultancy Horváth has examined the priorities of executives in transport and logistics. (Stock image: Travel mania / stock.abdobe.com)
Study: Weak margins and dilapidated infrastructure are putting logistics under pressure.
The outlook for the future in logistics is becoming more positive again: According to the logistics indicator for the third quarter, business expectations are as high as they have not been for roughly four years. (Stock photo: Alphaspirit/stock.adobe.com)
Economy: Business expectations in logistics as good as they have been in years.
The commercial vehicle manufacturer Traton increases its orders in the first half of the year, but struggles with weaker sales and declining revenue. (Photo: Traton Group)
Truck market: Incoming orders at Traton grow despite sales decline
Traffic Jam in the System: Despite ongoing economic uncertainty and limited freight transport capacity, the demand for transportation is rising. (Photo: Pixabay)
Freight Barometer: More Goods, Less Cargo Space
Subscribe to Economic situation