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Ti has 15 years’ experience of identifying the key macro- and micro-economic dynamics which impact on the transportation sector.

Ti’s analysis incorporates a deep understanding of risk and disruptive innovations which threaten the established business models of incumbent leaders in the air, sea, road and logistics sectors.

Ti’s proprietary market sizing and forecasts are unique in the industry and utilized by a range financial organizations to model the development of logistics markets.

Ti’s online knowledge portal, GSCi, provides instant access to Ti proprietary data, surveys, Confidence Indices, industry indicators (air cargo, shipping, ports, road freight, oil prices etc) as well as informed insight into market trends and developments. 

  • Ti has 15 years’ experience of identifying the key macro- and micro-economic dynamics which impact on the transportation sector.
  • Ti’s analysis incorporates a deep understanding of risk and disruptive innovations which threaten the established business models of incumbent leaders in the air, sea, road and logistics sectors.
  • Ti’s proprietary market sizing and forecasts are unique in the industry and utilized by a range financial organizations to model the development of logistics markets.
  • Ti’s online knowledge portal, GSCi, provides instant access to Ti proprietary data, surveys, Confidence Indices, industry indicators (air cargo, shipping, ports, road freight, oil prices etc) as well as informed insight into market trends and developments. 

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How can Ti help?

  • What is the risk to listed market leaders from disruptive technologies?
  • Which companies have the most resilient business models and which are threatened by new market entrants such as Amazon?
  • How defensive are freight forwarding, contract logistics and road freight models and where are they in terms of the economic cycle?
  • What questions should you be asking senior management about their businesses and market space?

What does Ti Finance offer?

  • Ti Finance offers expertise and knowledge relating to finance in the logistics industry. Through the different solutions below our team of expert researchers, analysts and consultants deliver the most accurate and up to date information you can rely on to make sound business decisions.
  • Ti Market Reports Within each Ti Report our authors examine the technologies and solutions revolutionizing markets such as freight forwarding, contract logistics and e-ccommerce.
  • GSCi online knowledge portal The GSCi portal offers analysis of the technology practices within major global LSPs, profiles of the main service providers, analysis of the critical developments and solutions transforming the industry.
  • Ti Consulting Ti Consulting has a reputation for providing advice, commentary and strategic direction to clients trying to understand the implications of technology

Ti’s team of experts is unrivalled in the industry for experience and expertise. Not only do they fundamentally understand the financial and transportation sectors, but many have senior management experience of running some of the world’s largest logistics companies. This provides unique insight into management thinking and practices.

 

 

Professor John Manners-Bell BA (Hons) MSc AKC FCILT

Prof John Manners-Bell is Chief Executive of Ti, Honorary Visiting Professor at the London Metropolitan University’s Guildhall Faculty of Business and Law and an adviser to the World Economic Forum. He has over 25 years’ experience working in and analysing the global logistics sector.
 

Joel Ray, Head of Consultancy, Ti: A career dedicated to strategic consultancy and corporate development in the logistics industry, with a particular expertise in distribution property, express logistics and assisting companies in developing their logistics strategies.

 
Ken Lyon is Managing Director of Virtual Partners Ltd and has over 30 years of experience in the transportation industry. Ken specialises in the use of advanced information systems to manage the operations of 3PL (Third Party Logistics), 4PL and Lead Logistics Providers and their trading partner networks.
 

 

 
 

 

 

 
  • Ti analysis provides unique insight into the key trends, innovations and developments in the transportation and logistics industry.
  • Analysts have years of experience within the industry covering operations, strategy, finance, technology as well as economics.
  • Ti’s research team are experts in profiling companies and getting to the heart of organizational strategy.
  • Ti’s unique GSCi portal provides an unrivaled view of the market providing access to proprietary data and analysis, supporting your investment decisions or sales efforts to meet your timeframe.
  • Ti’s experienced Consulting department provides bespoke industry research and surveys understanding your needs as well as the market trends.

 

    • The GSCi portal offers access to data and strategic analysis of over 350 leading transportation and logistics companies updated constantly by Ti’s team of analysts.
    • It provides a deep dive into the micro-economics influencing company performance for every key transportation and logistics sector.
    • It delivers insight into the vertical sector supply chain trends (automotive, consumer, e-retail, pharmaceutical, oil and gas etc) providing the context to developments in the logistics industry and identifying opportunities (and threats).
    • A comprehensive dashboard of all relevant market statistics, updated throughout the year.
    • Comprehensive intelligence on the transportation and logistics sector in each major geographic market.
    • Ti’s Consulting division has as a reputation for providing expert advice, commentary and strategic direction to clients looking for in-depth sector knowledge.
    • Provision of market intelligence for IPO prospectuses.
    • M&A services such as marketing due diligence or target identification
    • Support for clients at Investor Conferences including one-to-one briefings and road show presentations
    • Industry surveys providing clients with unique intelligence for investment or marketing purposes

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