June 2026

On paper, it’s a great idea, says Geodis

Geodis has completed a series of trials of sustainable paper-based thermal covers for pharmaceutical airfreight shipments, developed in collaboration with a global pharmaceutical customer. Solaris 5 and Solaris 10 are recyclable alternatives to traditional aluminum and foil-based covers. Since September 2025, 86 trial shipments have been ompleted in India, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.The covers maintained temperature within the +2°C to +25°C range, including under extreme weather conditions ... [+]

Coast towns have promise but where are the jobs?

Young people living in Britain’s coastal communities believe their towns and cities have significant economic potential, but many fear a lack of opportunity could force them to build their futures elsewhere, according to research commissioned by Associated British Ports (ABP). The survey, conducted by More in Common found that younger coastal ... [+]

How forwarders helped British business battle the Brexit storm

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) says its members played a vital in helping businesses adapt to Brexit ten years ago. The biggest upheaval in UK trading conditions for a generation Union changed largely frictionless trade into a far more complex process involving customs declarations, rules-of-origin paperwork, VAT and duty ... [+]

Grangemouth kids name the cranes

Grangemouth school pupils helped Forth Ports name its cranes in Grangemouth - as the Scotrtish conmtainer gateway celebrates its 60th anniversary. Henceforth, the three gantry cranes, a familiar feature of the local will be known as The Forth Titan, Dougie the Docker and Sir Lifts a Lot. The new Liebherr material ... [+]

CSG buys Austria’s Trovino

Customs Support Group (CSG) has acquired Vienna Airport-based customs broker and airfreight services firm, Trovino as part of its European expansion plan. CSG is now operational in 16 European markets, including EU countries, the UK, Switzerland and Norway. Founded in 2011, Trovino handles complex customs cases, particularly time-sensitive shipments and ... [+]

Ceva signs three-year deal with BYD Group

Ceva Logistics has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding with electric vehicle manufacturer BYD Group. The cooperation will encompass route planning, capacity allocation, warehousing and distribution, customs coordination, localized operations, end-to-end delivery management and low carbon logistics solutions in more than 100 countries. It also reflects BYD’s transitios from finished ... [+]

UPS to invest in global pharma network

UPS is investing $48 million in 27 temperature-controlled freight cross-dock facilities in key US and international markets, including Europe, Asia and the Americas. They will be optimized for short-term storage between air and ground movements while maintaining specific temperature requirements. They will strengthen the carrier’s global cold-chain network for the ... [+]

Making insurance quotes a Breeze

Online cargo insurer Breeze has launched Quote AI Autofill, an artificial intelligence tool to reduce manual data entry for freight forwarders. It removes repetitive manual tasks, , allowing users to paste text or upload files they already hold, including emails, bills of lading, commercial invoices, booking confirmations, and screenshots. Breeze’s ... [+]

Fertiliser importers seek safe haven in Liverpool

The Port of Liverpool is seeing a surge in fertiliser import enquiries due to continued global uncertainty. Enquiries to owners Peel Ports Group about fertiliser imports have increased by more than 200% as customers review how product is brought into the UK. Despite renewed hopes of a peace deal, concerns over ... [+]

Shocks could upset world supply chains, says report

Global supply chains are vulnerable to shocks such as conflict, pandemics and extreme weather, says a UK government report. Global Supply Chains: A Foresight Report on Risk and Resilience identifies vulnerability, tests assumptions and explores how supply chains may respond under different future conditions. Developed in collaboration with departments across government ... [+]

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