The future of emergency freight to Europe : Forecasted trends and predictions

Few could have predicted the market turbulence brought about by Brexit, Covid, inflation and the other economic factors at play over the last few years. Here at Espace we have seen a paradigm shift in the way freight is moving. More of our clients are moving time critical freight to keep up with demand and with both fuel and wage costs escalating we have seen a preference to J.I.T (just in time) freight as opposed to J.I.C. (just in case) to avoid unnecessary storage costs.

The global pandemic, Brexit, and other geopolitical factors have made emergency shipping even more critical for those operating in the UK and Europe. Over the next few years we are predicting that decisions on transport will not only be made around cost and transit time but other key factors will come into play :

Climate change on the mind

One of the most significant trends we are already experiencing is an increased focus on sustainability. As climate change becomes a growing concern, businesses will be looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint, and transportation is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. In response, we can expect to see more eco-friendly shipping methods such as electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles and using renewable energy sources to power their operations. Sustainability is a key priority for Espace and we are focused on building our eco-friendly network as well as implementing change in this area – both on a local and global scale.

E-commerce continues to grow

Another trend that will shape the future of emergency freight shipping is the continued growth of e-commerce. Online shopping has exploded in recent years, and with predicted growth of 15% in 2023 and beyond, more and more consumers in both B2C and B2B markets will be expecting goods sooner and sooner. This trend is driving the need for more efficient and streamlined transportation networks.

Even more ‘Brexit’

The ongoing impact of Brexit on UK-EU trade will also shape the future of emergency freight shipping. With new customs procedures and regulations in place such as the new Windsor Framework in Northern Ireland, we may still experience turbulence with potential future agreements. Our commercial team here at Espace are committed to finding efficient and cost effective ways to work around any challenges before they arise.

Cooperation with your freight provider

In terms of predictions, we can expect to see more collaboration between businesses and logistics providers in the future. As emergency shipping becomes more critical, companies will need to work closely with their transportation partners to ensure that goods are delivered quickly and efficiently. New partnerships and innovations in the industry spawned from cooperation, such as the use of drones and other advanced technologies will become more common.

Whilst emergency freight always comes with challenges, businesses that can adapt to these trends and predictions will be well-positioned to thrive in the years to come. Espace are always looking to align with the needs of our customers and prospects in order to be your reliable partner.

If there are any particular areas that you would like to collaborate on in order to achieve maximum efficiency on time critical freight we’d love to hear from you.

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