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83% of British manufacturers ‘preparing for a hard Brexit’

A new report from Sheffield Hallam University and SSG Insight has found that 83% of British manufacturers are preparing for a hard Brexit and actively forging new relationships with ‘Rest of the World’ territories. Nearly half of manufacturing companies have identified Asia (44%), as well as the Americas, Africa and the Middle East as focus […]

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: TimoCom – Europe’s largest transport platform

Find available vehicle capacity, available warehousing space and manage your logistics – on Europe’s largest transport platform. TimoCom operates Europe’s largest transport platform. Up to 750,000 national and international vehicle and freight offers are published daily on the platform and the warehousing exchange offers over 30,000 warehousing and logistics spaces from 44 Pan-European countries. Tender, […]

Do you provide Barcoding solutions? We want to hear from you!

Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics and distribution market – and in September we’ll be focussing on Barcoding solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help supply chain industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re […]

Forwarders say Government statements on Brexit ‘leave questions unanswered’

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has labeled the Government’s much talked about Brexit advice for companies as ‘patronising’. In a statement, BIFA Director General Robert Keen said the freight forwarding industry was already well aware of the issues at stake, and instead needed more clarity on specific arrangements that will be put in place […]

Turkey economic crisis trade outlook ‘positive’ for UK importers

UK freight forwarder Davies Turner says it remains positive about the trading outlook for Turkey despite the country’s ongoing economic crisis and depreciating currency. Company Chairman Philip Stephenson says that the weakened Turkish lira and escalating tariff war between the US and Turkey might make life harder for British exporters, but easier for our importers. […]

Are you joining the industry at the Fleet Services Management Summit?

The Fleet Services Management Summit takes place on October 29th & 30th – and time is running out for you to register! Simply register here. As our guest, you’ll be provided with an itinerary of face-to-face meetings with suppliers who match your requirements. You can also attend insightful seminars and network with peers who share your challenges. […]

Looking for new supply chain solutions? Start right here…

Sourcing new solution providers can be time-consuming – Googling suppliers, calling them for quotes and then setting up meetings. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The Total Supply Chain Summit is our solution. This two-day event, which takes place on November 12th & 13th at The Midland Hotel, Manchester, will give you the opportunity […]

94 companies join IBM-Maersk blockchain supply chain solution

Maersk and IBM have unveiled TradeLens, a platform jointly developed by the two companies to apply blockchain to the world’s global supply chain. TradeLens is the result of a collaboration agreement between Maersk and IBM, a blockchain-enabled shipping solution designed to promote more efficient and secure global trade, bringing together various parties to support information sharing […]

Defence sector supply chain to bring ‘new opportunities’ for Welsh businesses

An industry event will be held in south Wales next month with the aim of connecting companies and organisations with the UK’s lucrative defence supply chain. The Ministry of Defence announced earlier this year that the UK will re-join the Boxer programme and explore options to equip the Army with the 8×8 troop carriers to […]

Don’t miss the Fleet Services Management Summit – Register today!

The Fleet Services Management Summit takes place on October 29th & 30th – and it’s entirely free for you to attend! Simply register here. As our guest, you’ll be provided with an itinerary of face-to-face meetings with suppliers who match your requirements. You can also attend insightful seminars and network with peers who share your challenges. You’ll be […]