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  • Prominent economist Vicky Pryce to deliver keynote address at Logistics UK's Finance Forum
    As logistics operators face shifting global trade dynamics, evolving regulation and rising cost challenges, Logistics UK’s Finance Forum 2026 - taking place in London on 9 July - will provide practical insight for the sector on how to navigate mounting economic uncertainty and operational pressures.
    Logistics & Handling
  • Why warehouse bottlenecks often start at goods-in, not dispatch
    Warehouse congestion is often associated with dispatch areas and outbound pressure, particularly during busy retail periods. This is not without reason, but according to Midland Pallet Trucks many of the delays affecting warehouse performance now begin much earlier in the process – at goods-in.
    Logistics & Handling
  • £1 billion grant injection to fuel EV acceleration
    £1 billion of government funding to cut costs for fleet operators, drive growth and clean up UK roads will be a major catalyst in supporting the EV vehicle sector, according to Joe Collison, managing director of leading electrical engineering specialist CES.
    Logistics & Handling
  • Logistics Automation Market to reach $104.9 Bn by 2035
    The Logistics Automation Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $35.9 Billion to over $104.9 Billion by 2035, as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights, Inc.
    Logistics & Handling
  • Fleet Operations reaction to AMAP rate increase
    Any move to ease cost pressures for drivers is welcome, and this 10p increase in tax-free mileage rates will certainly be helpful for employees who use their own cars for business mileage and rely on AMAP payments.
    Logistics & Handling
  • Antalis Packaging to make first appearance at eDelivery Expo 2026
    Antalis Packaging will make its debut appearance at eDelivery Expo 2026, taking place from 30 June to 2 July at the NEC Birmingham, as the company strengthens its focus on e-commerce and logistics packaging solutions.
    Logistics & Handling

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  • US container cartel charges could backfire and drive consolidation in China-dominated market May 26, 2026
    The US indictment of four Chinese container manufacturers, if too aggressive, will weaken market competition while leaving China’s overall production...      Related StoriesOwners have right to refuse orders without sanctions breach proof, Court of Appeal rulesRussian security service finds mines on LPG carrierMiddle East port update: Tuesday, May 26 
    Peter Guo
  • The Week in Charts: Iran’s shadow fleet exercising caution, but has not completely abandoned market | One in every six Strait of Hormuz transits is fraudulently flagged May 26, 2026
    Lloyd’s List’s weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage      Related StoriesThe week in newbuildings: Containership and tanker orders lead busy week for Asian shipbuildersHormuz crisis surprise: how VLCC rates stayed at $100K per dayTrump sanctions on Cuba take full swing against non-US shipowners 
    Lloyd’s List
  • Middle East port update: Tuesday, May 26 May 26, 2026
    In Kuwait, Shuaiba and Shuwaikh ports at ISPS Level 2      Related StoriesRussian security service finds mines on LPG carrierUS launches defensive strikes on Iranian vessels attempting to lay minesHormuz reopening uncertain as Tehran refutes Trump’s claims 
    Lloyd’s List
  • The week in newbuildings: Containership and tanker orders lead busy week for Asian shipbuilders May 26, 2026
    Shipyards in China, Japan and South Korea recorded strong newbuilding ordering activity in the past week      Related StoriesThe Week in Charts: Iran’s shadow fleet exercising caution, but has not completely abandoned market | One in every six Strait of Hormuz transits is fraudulently flaggedHormuz crisis surprise: how VLCC rates stayed at $100K per dayTrump sanctions […]
    Rob Willmington
  • Trump sanctions on Cuba take full swing against non-US shipowners May 22, 2026
    Military combine that owns Port of Mariel and controls Havana’s main container terminal expressly targeted      Related StoriesThe Week in Charts: Iran’s shadow fleet exercising caution, but has not completely abandoned market | One in every six Strait of Hormuz transits is fraudulently flaggedThe week in newbuildings: Containership and tanker orders lead busy week for Asian […]
    David Osler
  • CMA CGM profit plummets as geopolitical tensions hit maritime operations May 22, 2026
    Despite the earnings decline, carried container volumes increased slightly to 5.93m teu      Related StoriesUS container cartel charges could backfire and drive consolidation in China-dominated marketOwners have right to refuse orders without sanctions breach proof, Court of Appeal rulesRussian security service finds mines on LPG carrier 
    Rob Willmington

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