March 2026

World port chiefs learn how it’s done in Belfast

Belfast Harbour is hosting a training programme for senior port management professionals from around the world, organised by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Delivered in cooperation with the Port of Cork Company and Dublin Port Company, with the support of Irish Aid, UNCTAD’s Modern Port Management training workshop will welcome delegates from countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, The Philippines and The Solomon Islands. Topics covered include digital port management, data security, ... [+]

Trade start-up wins funding to strengthen supply chains

The Digital Catapult innovation agency is to invest £500,000 in London-based startup Exabler to support the practical application of its cross-border trade solution and strengthen the UK’s supply chain resilience. Founded in 2015, Exabler is an alumnus of Digital Catapult’s Digital Supply Chain Hub where it partnered with defence firms BAE ... [+]

Stricter customs on the way as Lille selected for enforcement HQ

Lille in northern France has been chosen as the headquarters of the EU Customs Agency and EU Customs Reform (EUCA). Philippe Heeren, Brussels based regulatory partner at global law firm Reed Smith, said the next step would be conclusion of the political agreement between the Commission, Council and Parliament on overall ... [+]

LTS trucks race to the truck races

Birmingham freight forwarding and logistics company LTS Global Solutions is once official transport partner for the 2026 British Truck Racing Championship. The new season got underway over Easter weekend at Brands Hatch and seven race weekends are scheduled at venues including Donington Park, Snetterton and Thruxton. In case any readers are wondering, ... [+]

IPS makes tracks for Ireland

Over the years a number of plans have been suggested to build a rail tunnel cross the Irish Sea, none of which have come anywhere near to fruition, but in sense Dublin based agent IPS has made a train service to Ireland a reality. It is offering a weekly LCL ... [+]

Conex launches first integrated classification chatbot

Conex has launched a its chatbot specialising in tariff classification which it says is the first to be integrated into customs clearance software. The customs clearance software specialist says that ALBA can be natively integrated into declarants' work tools and achieves a 95% accuracy rate in classifications, which is then validated ... [+]

Hellmann enters automotive joint venture

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has signed a joint venture agreement with Samvardhana Motherson International to establish a global automotive logistics company, combining the forwarder’s global network and logistics expertise with Motherson’s automotive supply chain expertise. The JV company will provide integrated supply chain solutions tailored to the global automotive industry with operations ... [+]

Customs Support Group operates operations director

Customs Support Group (CSG) has appointed Wes Yardley as UK and IE operations director. He brings 25 years experience in areas including customs operations, brokerage and regulations, freight management, 3PL, warehousing and goods imports and was most recently European head of customs for Ceva Logistics. His appointment comes as CSG continues ... [+]

Cargo-partner and partners slash carbon emissions

Austrian forwarder Cargo-partner – part of the Nippon Express Holdings - has continued its partnership with the HHLA Pure climate-neutral transport scheme for a third consecutive year. It says the collaboration has resulted in total emissions savings equivalent to the carbon absorbed by over 24,500 trees. The program, developed by ... [+]

US forwarders in turmoil over Mideast crisis

Most Airforwarders Association members are experiencing disruption from the conflict in the Middle East, while half report increased costs, according to a survey. It found that more than three quarters are facing some level of disruption, with 29% reporting significant impact and 38% moderate impact. Cost pressures are also rising, with more ... [+]

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