Roadway – The Podcast: Episode 2 - Thriving Through Turmoil

Uncertainty. Pressure. Progress.

In the latest episode of Roadway – The Podcast, I’m joined by James Lean from Barclays to unpack the findings of their newly released Logistics Confidence Index — and what it really means for the road transport sector.

The Index has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, yet resilience remains a defining feature across the industry. We explore why that is, and how operators can plan ahead despite market ambiguity, rising costs and accelerating digital change.

James shares insights on:

• Scenario planning and maintaining working capital headroom

• Why collaboration and confidence go hand in hand

• Capex, consolidation and investing through uncertainty

• The growing risk of a two-speed logistics sector in the AI era

Whether you’re running a haulage business, coach fleet or van operation, this episode offers practical perspective on navigating what comes next.

Listen now — wherever you get your podcasts.

Barclays Logistics Confidence Index: 2025: https://www.barclayscorporate.com/content/dam/barclayscorporate-com/documents/insights/Industry-expertise-24/2025-Logistics-Confidence-Index.pdf

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