Creating a new Nowcast indicator for global industrial production

LogIndex with air freight insights

LogIndex, the data company of Kuehne + Nagel, has extended its transportation analytics to air…

World Trade May 2018 Nowcast: 141.4 (+11.9% YoY)

After the strong run since spring 2017, growth in global economy is flattening out. However, there are significant differences between countries, regions and groups: Emerging markets — particularly in Asia — are enjoying increasing trade…

World Trade Apr 2017 Nowcast: 126.1 (+9.4% YOY)

The gKNi World Trade Indicator (gKNi WTI) is owned and operated by LogIndex AG — a company of Kuehne + Nagel Group — and stood at 126.1 at the end of April after rising for the sixth consecutive month. On an annual basis, this amounts to +9.4%…

World Trade January 2018 Nowcast: 138.9 (+14.5% YOY)

The gKNi World Trade Indicator (gKNi WTI) powered by LogIndex AG — the data company of Kuehne + Nagel Group — stood at 138.9 at the end of January. On an annual basis, this equates to +14.5% year-on-year, compared to +12.5% in the…

World Trade September 2017 Nowcast: 130.4 (+10.4% YOY)

The gKNi World Trade Indicator (gKNi WTI) is owned and operated by LogIndex AG — a company of Kuehne + Nagel Group — and stood at 130.4 at the end of September, significantly higher compared to the previous month (revised: 128.5…

World Trade October 2017 Nowcast: 130.2 (+10.2% YOY)

The gKNi World Trade Indicator (gKNi WTI) powered by LogIndex AG — the data company of Kuehne + Nagel Group — stood at 130.2 at the end of October. On an annual basis, this equates to +10.2% year-on-year, compared to 11.7% in the previous…

World Trade April 2018 Nowcast: 140.8 (+13.1% YoY)

Based on gKNi World Trade Indicator, global trade is increasing again, after a setback in March. Latest trends show positive dynamic in Asia and Latin America, while economies in Europe recover from the temporary negative development in March…

World Trade February 2018 Nowcast: 141.0 (+14.0% YOY)

The gKNi World Trade Indicator (gKNi WTI) operated by LogIndex AG — the data company of Kuehne + Nagel Group — stood at 141.0 at the end of February. On an annual basis, this equates to +14.0% year-on-year, compared to +15,3% in the…

While ‘trade war’ rhetoric picks up the world trade cycle remains in decent shape

The tariffs authorized on steel and aluminum imports by the US administration has brought the prospect of trade wars back into the limelight. World leaders have been warned that a Donald…