Shipping stories
Transport firms warn of conflict-hit supply chains
3 days ago
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manufacturing
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
UK transport and storage firms are far more worried about conflict hitting supply chains and shipping, with concern jumping sharply since December.
NSSLGlobal launches Guardian anti-piracy ship communications
Last month
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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piracy
NSSLGlobal unveils battery-backed GUARDIAN system to keep crews in citadels linked to rescuers as piracy and vessel boardings rise worldwide.
AliExpress raises UK Brand+ price guarantee to £40
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martech
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commerce systems
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smart home
AliExpress boosts its UK Brand+ price promise, lifting per-item refunds to GBP £40 and monthly claim caps to GBP £160 on select goods.
UK goods exports jump in January despite US downturn
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cartech
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supply chain
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shipping
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.
DataIQ names Europe's top 10 influential data & AI leaders
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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data science
DataIQ's 2026 Top 10 names Europe's most influential data and AI leaders, with UK-based executives dominating the cross-sector list.
HIVED rolls out unified electric delivery for UK SMEs
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
HIVED launches HIVED One, a unified all-electric parcel service aimed at simplifying nationwide deliveries for UK eCommerce SMEs.
Valentine's drives sharp rise in UK eCommerce orders
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Valentine's Day drove a surge in UK online orders, with early-week volumes more than doubling as delivery timing trumped last-minute buys.
LogChain moves global HQ to Liverpool digital trade hub
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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hyperscale
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fintech
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dc
Trade-tech firm LogChain is shifting its global headquarters from Singapore to Liverpool, betting on the UK's emerging digital trade hub.
'Valentine' wording boosts email wins, study finds
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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devops
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cx
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martech
Brands swapping 'Valentine's Day' for personal 'Valentine' subject lines see big email gains, as generic “love” talk and “shop” prompts drag.
German maritime innovator wins USD $4 million China deal
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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uc
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iot
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ai
German innovator wins USD $4 million China deal to launch ClearSense, a smart ship bearing monitor, after AI-assisted NICE challenge.
CrowdStrike splits LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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malware
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manufacturing
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crypto
CrowdStrike has split North Korea-linked LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units, two for crypto theft and one for industrial espionage.
AI in eCommerce delivery to headline London TDC 2026
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
AI-powered eCommerce delivery will top the agenda at London's TDC 2026, featuring Mary Portas, Arka Dhar and closing keynote Richard Ayoade.
Isle of Man to host 2026 Interceltic Business Forum
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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climate change
The Isle of Man will host the 2026 Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to deepen economic ties and showcase innovation.
Study finds value for money eclipses speed & price
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Value for money drives online customer sentiment three times more than price, delivery speed or product quality, a study of reviews finds.
Navigating the holiday shipping rush: How SMBs can turn freight into a competitive advantage
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
SMBs battling holiday shipping chaos can turn freight into a strategic edge with smarter tech, clearer pricing and centralised partners.
Study finds value for money trumps price in eCommerce
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Value for money, not low prices or rapid delivery, is the strongest driver of eCommerce satisfaction, Judge.me's study of reviews finds.
Port of Tyne hails gains from private 5G rollout
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Port of Tyne says a private 5G network from BT and Ericsson has boosted safety, automation and real-time oversight across its estate.
Why multilingual messaging is becoming essential for shopify's global future
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Shopify merchants face a new challenge: real-time multilingual messaging to support global shoppers beyond translated storefronts, boosting trust and sales.
Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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ransomware
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crypto
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fintech
Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.
FedEx adds new flights to boost Asia-Europe air cargo links
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
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.