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• Midland Pallet Trucks responds to UK warehouse labour shortage with surge in manual handling equipment sales
  In the face of a worsening warehouse and logistics labour shortage across the UK, Midland Pallet Trucks has reported a strong increase in demand for its manual handling equipment.
  Logistics & Handling
• XLP members, SaCeMa Nordic Projects and Freight Traders deliver heavy lift cargo from Sweden to New Zealand
  SaCeMa Nordic Projects, a member of the XLProjects Network (XLP), has completed the transport of two heavy lift shipments from Sweden to New Zealand in close cooperation with fellow XLP member, Freight Traders. The operation, involving two separate vessels, was executed earlier this year with precision planning and seamless coordination across continents.
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• IGD’s Online Retail Trends Report 2025: Online grocery leading the charge as the fastest growing channel
  The online channel has experienced exceptional growth in recent years and is set to remain the fastest-growing retail channel globally through 2029. IGD’s latest Online Retail Trends Report reveals that this growth will add $164 billion in sales, bringing the channel’s total to $646 billion by 2029. It is also expected to gain the most […]
  Logistics & Handling
• How natural language tools are making supply chain analytics accessible
  By Jimmy Sebastian, Vice President, AI Products, FourKites.Is your data lying to you — or are your colleagues worried that it might be?
  Logistics & Handling
• Taking control of e-commerce – marketplace expansion takes centre stage
  The rules of e-commerce are changing. Today, having a presence on Amazon alone is no longer enough. New research highlights that 79% of surveyed brands indicate a clear strategic priority: expansion into new marketplaces in 2025.  Luzern eCommerce ‘s European eCommerce Industry Research Report 2025 gathers insights from 300 eCommerce leading brands navigating the challenges […]
  Logistics & Handling
• Response from Logistics UK to the removal of planning consent requirement for EV charge points
  The Future of Roads Minister Lillian Greenwood MP has announced changes which will make it simpler and cheaper to install electric vehicle charging points for businesses and consumers. Stephanie Haszczyn, Senior Policy Manager at Logistics UK responds:
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Latest Maritime News

• Transatlantic box volumes boom but return of bigger ships weighs on freight rates June 3, 2025
  Eastbound transatlantic container volumes have been especially strong since the beginning of 2025, but there are expectations of a downturn...      Related StoriesNuclear power a distraction, industry bosses warnDark fleet bigger ‘problem’ than shipping acknowledgesNew Chinese capesize venture launches West Africa service 
  Rob Willmington
• Global Greeks gear themselves for the long haul June 3, 2025
  With an ingrained resilience built up over decades of experience, Greeks are backing themselves to keep their ship steady in...      Related StoriesRates surge on US-China truce but capacity clouds outlookShipping safety hangs in the balance as ageing fleet accelerates problemsNot as bad as feared for dry bulk, but no ‘miracle’ profits expected 
  Nigel Lowry
• Rates surge on US-China truce but capacity clouds outlook June 3, 2025
  After last week’s surge in freight indices, market optimism has grown. Analysts predict the strong momentum could continue into the...      Related StoriesHubs in a hurryGlobal Greeks gear themselves for the long haulShipping safety hangs in the balance as ageing fleet accelerates problems 
  Cichen Shen
• The Daily View: Chinese whispers June 3, 2025
  Richard Meade
• Chinese ship lessors push for mortgage lending approval to weather US port fee storm June 2, 2025
  Facing mounting pressure from new US port fees, Chinese ship leasing companies — now major players in global ship finance...      Related StoriesTransatlantic box volumes boom but return of bigger ships weighs on freight ratesNuclear power a distraction, industry bosses warnDark fleet bigger ‘problem’ than shipping acknowledges 
  Cichen Shen
• High demand sees boxship charter rates rise across all size segments June 2, 2025
  Container line operators are willing to pay premium rates for short-term fixtures, as US tariff uncertainties means carriers are reluctant...      Related StoriesTransatlantic box volumes boom but return of bigger ships weighs on freight ratesNuclear power a distraction, industry bosses warnDark fleet bigger ‘problem’ than shipping acknowledges 
  Rob Willmington

Department of Transport News

• Guidance: Running a Blue Badge parking scheme June 3, 2025
  Guidance for local authorities in England on administering and enforcing the Blue Badge disabled parking scheme.
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• Guidance: Threat image projection (TIP) library software June 3, 2025
  Threat image projection library approved for installation on UK aviation screening equipment.
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• Guidance: Security scanners (SSc) for aviation security June 3, 2025
  Approved security scanners for screening people at airports.
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• Guidance: Liquid explosive detection systems (LEDS) for aviation security June 3, 2025
  Liquid explosive detection systems approved by Department for Transport for use in aviation security.
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• Guidance: Explosive detection systems for cabin baggage (EDSCB) June 3, 2025
  List of explosive detection systems for cabin baggage approved by us for general and exceptional case by case use in aviation security.
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• Guidance: Explosive detection systems (EDS) for aviation security June 3, 2025
  Approved explosive detection systems to screen hold baggage and cargo.
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