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• nShift launches ‘Companion’: AI agent transforming delivery operations and customer experience
  nShift has launched nShift Companion, an AI-powered assistant designed to help businesses optimise delivery operations and improve the customer experience.
  Logistics & Handling
• The Strait becomes a digital minefield: How ships are navigating a war of invisible signals
  By Saleem Khan, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Pole Star Global.Since 5 March, Pole Star Global has tracked 3,396 vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Roughly 1 in 15 of them, 231 ships, are exhibiting suspicious positional anomalies. ‘Jumping’ implausible distances, going briefly ‘ghosted’, or reappearing in patterns consistent with GPS and AIS […]
  Logistics & Handling
• Logistics UK's tenth Logistics Awards open for entries
  Ten years ago, Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize for Literature, Donald Trump was the 45th President of the USA, the UK was navigating the aftermath of the Brexit vote – and Logistics UK launched its first Logistics Awards.
  Logistics & Handling
• Enhancements to FleetCheck Technician workshop system launched at CV Show 2026
  FleetCheck is using Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show 2026 as the platform to launch key enhancements to its Technician workshop management system.
  Logistics & Handling
• Lightfoot data reveals retail delivery firms have the hardest working fleets
  New analysis from fleet technology specialist Lightfoot reveals that retail fleets are among the hardest working of any sector, facing uniquely intense operational pressures despite covering fewer miles per driver.
  Logistics & Handling
• Comment on impact of supply chains due to Middle East conflict
  By Jon Bahl, CEO of Linnworks.Geopolitical disruptions in key trade regions inevitably create ripple effects across global supply chains, particularly for sectors such as food and drink, retail, and fashion that rely heavily on international sourcing and tightly managed inventory cycles.
  Logistics & Handling

Latest Maritime News

• China-linked Hormuz transits retreat to shipping’s opaque fringes March 16, 2026
  Chinese shipowners caught between Tehran’s overtures and Washington’s convoy coalition      Related StoriesOld bulk carriers lead surge in ship recycling sales while pricing firmsMiddle East port operational update: Monday, March 16Dynacom-operated VLCC carrying Saudi crude passes through Strait of Hormuz 
  Cichen Shen
• Old bulk carriers lead surge in ship recycling sales while pricing firms March 16, 2026
  Bangladesh has emerged as the leading recycling destination, supported by improved business confidence and competitive offers from Chittagong yards      Related StoriesChina-linked Hormuz transits retreat to shipping’s opaque fringesMiddle East port operational update: Monday, March 16Dynacom-operated VLCC carrying Saudi crude passes through Strait of Hormuz 
  Rob Willmington
• How is the Middle East crisis affecting the container market? March 16, 2026
  We bring you highlights from Lloyd’s List’s weekly briefing on the Middle East conflict, including analysis on how the crisis...      Related StoriesThe Daily View: The ripple effectThe Daily View: Fuel for thoughtThe Daily View: Oil shortfall seems assured 
  Lloyd’s List
• Middle East port operational update: Monday, March 16 March 16, 2026
  Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to be severely disrupted, and many shipping companies are still avoiding transits due...      Related StoriesChina-linked Hormuz transits retreat to shipping’s opaque fringesOld bulk carriers lead surge in ship recycling sales while pricing firmsDynacom-operated VLCC carrying Saudi crude passes through Strait of Hormuz 
  Lloyd’s List
• The week in newbuildings: HMM signs up for 10 feedermax boxships at South Korean yard March 16, 2026
  New series of 2,800 teu containerships are due for delivery during 2028 and priced at $55m each      Related StoriesData shows attacks on ships in the Middle East do not follow a pattern but aim to disrupt commercial shippingNext US tariff plan takes shape as CBP updates on refundsHormuz closure forces costly liner detours as Gulf […]
  Rob Willmington
• Gulf seafarers offered 24/7 mental health helpline March 16, 2026
  P&I club offering round-the-clock access to qualified psychologists      Related StoriesDaily Briefing 16 March 2026Seanergy clinches two more capesize newbuildsIran conflict causing ‘largest supply disruption’ in oil market history 
  David Osler

Department of Transport News

• Research: 10-year zero emission bus order pipeline March 16, 2026
  Anticipated zero emission bus orders from local transport authorities and bus operators in Great Britain for 2026 to 2035.
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• Decision: Heathrow West Terminal: section 35 direction, Planning Act 2008 March 12, 2026
  Direction by the Secretary of State for Transport on the Heathrow West Terminal.
  HM Government
• Statutory guidance: Republic of Belarus sanctions: guidance March 12, 2026
  Guidance on the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
  HM Government
• Statistics at DfT March 12, 2026
  Browse, search and learn about official statistics releases relating to the transport system across the United Kingdom.
  HM Government
• Transparency data: Vehicle emissions trading schemes (VETS) final compliance information 2024 March 12, 2026
  Information on compliance in the vehicle emissions trading schemes (VETS), including the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) Mandate and CO2 regulation schemes.
  HM Government
• Port and domestic waterborne freight statistics: data tables (PORT) March 12, 2026
  Data about the international and domestic movement of freight by water, produced by Department for Transport.
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