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Transport firms warn of conflict-hit supply chains

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UK transport and storage firms are far more worried about conflict hitting supply chains and shipping, with concern jumping sharply since December.
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NSSLGlobal launches Guardian anti-piracy ship communications

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NSSLGlobal unveils battery-backed GUARDIAN system to keep crews in citadels linked to rescuers as piracy and vessel boardings rise worldwide.
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AliExpress raises UK Brand+ price guarantee to £40

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AliExpress boosts its UK Brand+ price promise, lifting per-item refunds to GBP £40 and monthly claim caps to GBP £160 on select goods.
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UK goods exports jump in January despite US downturn

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UK goods exports surged 6.7% in January, led by EU and non-EU gains, even as sales to the US slid amid fresh tariff and trade pressures.
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DataIQ names Europe's top 10 influential data & AI leaders

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DataIQ's 2026 Top 10 names Europe's most influential data and AI leaders, with UK-based executives dominating the cross-sector list.
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HIVED rolls out unified electric delivery for UK SMEs

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HIVED launches HIVED One, a unified all-electric parcel service aimed at simplifying nationwide deliveries for UK eCommerce SMEs.
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Valentine's drives sharp rise in UK eCommerce orders

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Valentine's Day drove a surge in UK online orders, with early-week volumes more than doubling as delivery timing trumped last-minute buys.
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LogChain moves global HQ to Liverpool digital trade hub

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Trade-tech firm LogChain is shifting its global headquarters from Singapore to Liverpool, betting on the UK's emerging digital trade hub.
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'Valentine' wording boosts email wins, study finds

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Brands swapping 'Valentine's Day' for personal 'Valentine' subject lines see big email gains, as generic “love” talk and “shop” prompts drag.
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German maritime innovator wins USD $4 million China deal

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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German innovator wins USD $4 million China deal to launch ClearSense, a smart ship bearing monitor, after AI-assisted NICE challenge.
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CrowdStrike splits LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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CrowdStrike has split North Korea-linked LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units, two for crypto theft and one for industrial espionage.
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AI in eCommerce delivery to headline London TDC 2026

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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AI-powered eCommerce delivery will top the agenda at London's TDC 2026, featuring Mary Portas, Arka Dhar and closing keynote Richard Ayoade.
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Isle of Man to host 2026 Interceltic Business Forum

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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The Isle of Man will host the 2026 Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to deepen economic ties and showcase innovation.
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Study finds value for money eclipses speed & price

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Value for money drives online customer sentiment three times more than price, delivery speed or product quality, a study of reviews finds.
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Navigating the holiday shipping rush: How SMBs can turn freight into a competitive advantage

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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SMBs battling holiday shipping chaos can turn freight into a strategic edge with smarter tech, clearer pricing and centralised partners.
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Study finds value for money trumps price in eCommerce

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Value for money, not low prices or rapid delivery, is the strongest driver of eCommerce satisfaction, Judge.me's study of reviews finds.
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Port of Tyne hails gains from private 5G rollout

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Port of Tyne says a private 5G network from BT and Ericsson has boosted safety, automation and real-time oversight across its estate.
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Why multilingual messaging is becoming essential for shopify's global future

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Shopify merchants face a new challenge: real-time multilingual messaging to support global shoppers beyond translated storefronts, boosting trust and sales.
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Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.
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FedEx adds new flights to boost Asia-Europe air cargo links

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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FedEx will add five weekly flights from Asia Pacific hubs to Paris, boosting air cargo links and cutting delivery times to Europe to as little as 48 hours.