AI reaching an inflection point in transportation
A new report confirms transportation has reached an AI inflection point, with the ways companies respond to the rapid development of the technology within the sector set to define their competitive edge for years to come. That’s according to Transporeon’s annual Transportation Pulse Report, which surveyed over 230 supply chain and logistics executives across Europe and […]
TRANSPORT PLANNING MONTH: From Static Routes to Smart Networks – How AI is transforming transport planning
For a long time, transport planning relied on static routes, fixed schedules and historical averages. While effective in predictable environments, these models are increasingly unfit for a logistics landscape defined by volatility, rising costs and growing sustainability pressures. Now, transport planning is undergoing a shift. AI-driven optimisation and real-time data are enabling logistics leaders attending […]
It’s time to secure your place at the April 2026 Total Supply Chain Summit
You can meet 1-2-1 with leading suppliers at the Total Supply Chain Summit in April – It’s designed for senior supply chain/logistics/distribution professionals and has all the solutions you need for 2026. Tuesday 28th April & Wednesday 29th April Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted Your complimentary invitation includes: 91% of past attendees say that our events are […]
January 2026 is Delivery Management Month on Supply Chain Briefing – Make sure your solutions are part of it!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics market – and in January we’ll be focusing on Delivery Management 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 […]
TRANSPORT PLANNING MONTH: Transportation in 2026 – From Experimentation to Acceleration
By Christopher Keating, Senior Vice President, Transportation and Logistics Segment, Trimble As we start to look ahead to 2026, businesses are finding fresh opportunities and continuous challenges with uncertainty and geopolitical volatility remain on the table, while technology rapidly advances. In this environment, adaptability has become the new competitive edge. But, the companies that […]
WEBINAR: Alinea Customs and Trade Treasury Payments release The Exporter’s Handbook
Crossing a border should be the easy part of a successful export. Unfortunately, for too many businesses, that is the point in their international journey where uncertainty begins. A shipment can be commercially sound and competitively priced, yet still run into penalties, delays, or unexpected duties because of how it is valued, classified, documented, or […]
The countdown to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has started. Is your business prepared?
From 1 January 2027, the United Kingdom will introduce a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) tax on commercial imports of iron, steel, aluminium, hydrogen and fertilisers that fall within the scope of the new legislation. The UK CBAM will begin with a 12-month transitional reporting period, with the first CBAM return due by 31 May […]
Smart Manufacturing: Five ways to properly digitise Your business
Manufacturing is one of the UK’s most ambitious sectors, having embraced digitalisation with open arms. With 90% of UK manufacturers planning or progressing with smart factory initiatives, it’s safe to say that technology is already having a marked impact by making firms more efficient than ever. AI is the latest hot topic for companies across many other […]
December 2025 is Transport Planning & Load Optimisation Month on Supply Chain Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics market – and in December we’ll be focusing on Transport Planning & Load Optimisation solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help supply chain industry buyers find the best products and services available […]
ORDER FULFILMENT MONTH: Imposing control through clarity within global logistics
Geopolitical unrest and supply chain uncertainty are adding costs at every stage of the transport management process. For the 90% of companies reliant upon third-party logistics (3PLs) companies, planning the movement of goods from manufacturer to end market has become ever more complex. Contingency planning encompasses not only attacks on shipping, weather events and port strikes, but also […]