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• Logistics UK Transport Manager conference series celebrates silver anniversary
  Logistics UK’s annual Transport Manager conference series celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, having provided advice and guidance for fleet professionals for the past quarter of a century.
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• Consumers 'voting with their wallets' as air cargo market prepares for the long-term effect of uncertainty
  Global air cargo spot rates declined for a second consecutive month in June, down -4% year-on-year as supply of capacity overtook demand for the first time in 19 months, and concerns over a more challenging second half of 2025 rose on the back of uncertainty over the prospects for international trade, according to new data […]
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• SGS highlights best practices for Food-Grade Packaging Conformity Assessment
  SGS, the testing, inspection and certification company, emphasises the importance of rigorous conformity assessment for food-grade packaging to ensure consumer safety and regulatory compliance.
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• The Top 5 Warehouse Racking Systems in 2025
  By Franklin Petersen,freelance writer.The best warehouse racking system keeps modern operations organized and ready to meet demand. A well-planned solution helps fulfillment centers and manufacturing teams make the most of every square foot by boosting storage density and taking advantage of vertical space that might otherwise go unused.
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• Racks and robots for future ready warehousing
  Integrating racking systems, pick towers and other storage solutions with mobile robots will provide transformative automation, says Edward Hutchison, Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems.
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• Dematic to integrate automation at Turkish distribution centre for Eren Perakende
  Turkish retail group Eren Perakende has selected Dematic, the supply chain automation solutions provider, to provide the automation for its new distribution centre in Istanbul,
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Latest Maritime News

• The week in charts: Philippines orders crews to avoid high-risk areas | Panama Canal transits still below pre-drought levels | Vehicle carrier markets buoyant July 14, 2025
  Traffic through the Bab el Mandeb continues as normal, despite two ships being sunk last week; Average Panama Canal transits...      Related StoriesThe week in newbuildings: Japan’s Itochu orders first ammonia bunkering vesselStocks off to strong start in July as dry bulk and VLGC rates riseMore than 90% of shadow fleet ships are producing insurance certificates […]
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• The week in newbuildings: Japan’s Itochu orders first ammonia bunkering vessel July 14, 2025
  One ammonia bunkering vessel, a cable layer, one VLCC, two bulkers and six boxships ordered in past week      Related StoriesThe week in charts: Philippines orders crews to avoid high-risk areas | Panama Canal transits still below pre-drought levels | Vehicle carrier markets buoyantStocks off to strong start in July as dry bulk and VLGC rates […]
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• CMES reboots Antong takeover via stake acquisition July 14, 2025
  Once combined, their fleet could exceed 130,000 teu, entering top 20 global carriers      Related StoriesHyundai Glovis to operate world’s first PCTCs fitted with autonomous navigation systemsDaily Briefing 14 July 2025Toro launches offer to buy back up to 4.5m shares 
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• Stocks off to strong start in July as dry bulk and VLGC rates rise July 11, 2025
  A combination of improving rates and external catalysts has given shipping-stock sentiment a lift in the early days of summer...      Related StoriesThe week in charts: Philippines orders crews to avoid high-risk areas | Panama Canal transits still below pre-drought levels | Vehicle carrier markets buoyantThe week in newbuildings: Japan’s Itochu orders first ammonia bunkering vesselMore […]
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• CSSC expects surge in profits as major merger deal nears completion July 11, 2025
  CSSC Holdings and CSIC Ltd, which hold most of CSSC’s subsidiary yards, have won clearance from Shanghai Stock Exchange to...      Related StoriesEternity C search operation called offCMES reboots Antong takeover via stake acquisitionHyundai Glovis to operate world’s first PCTCs fitted with autonomous navigation systems 
  Cichen Shen
• Vancouver port expansion moves into next phase July 11, 2025
  The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has started a search for a construction team to build the landmass and wharf components...      Related StoriesEternity C search operation called offCMES reboots Antong takeover via stake acquisitionHyundai Glovis to operate world’s first PCTCs fitted with autonomous navigation systems 
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Department of Transport News

• Decarbonising smaller vessels July 14, 2025
  Call for evidence considering emission reduction measures for vessels with a gross tonnage of less than 400.
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• Transparency data: NHS Chargepoint Accelerator Scheme funding July 12, 2025
  NHS England trusts awarded funding to install electric vehicle chargepoints.
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• New £63 million boost for Britain's electric vehicle revolution July 12, 2025
  Funding will help to build a fairer, cleaner future where every family can benefit from cheaper, greener transport.
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• School run superheroes to boost cycle lanes and walkways to schools July 11, 2025
  New junior active travel inspectors will work with teachers and parents to assess local walking and cycling routes around their schools.
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• Riding an electric scooter: the rules July 10, 2025
  You can ride a rented electric scooter on public roads. Privately owned electric scooters can only be ridden on private land.
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• E-scooter trials: guidance for users July 10, 2025
  How to safely use an electric scooter rented as part of a government trial.
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