The Fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution, taking place in Ottawa between 23 and 29 April, is considering the latest draft Treaty on plastic pollution.
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RSSLogistics UK's response to DEFRA’s comments on border checks
Apr 23, 2024
Responding to the DEFRA blog regarding the planned introduction of border checks on 30 April: Coverage about upcoming border checks, Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade and Devolved Policy at business group Logistics UK, says:
Global trade activity shows green shoots of recovery, led by strong growth in China and the US
Apr 22, 2024
New data from Tradeshift's Q1 Index of Global Trade Health paints an encouraging picture for global trade, with robust growth observed in China and the US, alongside indications of a rebound in global demand for manufactured goods.
JW Suckling tanker strikes off after Unite secures ‘excellent’ deal
Apr 16, 2024
Strikes by JW Suckling tanker drivers in London, Essex, Middlesex and Grangemouth have been cancelled after a significantly improved deal was secured by Unite, the UK union.
Global PC shipments up 3% in first quarter of 2024
Apr 15, 2024
The worldwide PC market had a healthy start to 2024, with total shipments of desktops and notebooks growing 3.2% annually to 57.2 million units in Q1 2024.
63% of the logistics sector report shortage of digital skills, new data finds
Apr 15, 2024
New data from the 2024 UK logistics digital infrastructure report has revealed a significant digital skills gap within the UK logistics sector, with 63% of companies reporting a shortage of digital talent.
Findings revealed that less than two in five logistics companies consider their employee skillset well-placed for digital growth, spotlighting the pressing need for investment.
Laying the groundwork for effective delivery and returns management
Apr 10, 2024
By Johan Hellman, VP Product and Carrier, nShift.
For multichannel and ecommerce retailers and their logistics partners, the first months of the year are when crucial groundwork is done to learn the lessons from last year’s peak season. However, although total retail sales were up at the end of 2023, the increase was significantly down on the previous year.
Anything to declare? Ensuring efficiency in cross-border logistics
Apr 09, 2024
In our globalised economy, an incredible volume of goods crosses international borders every day. While displaying key information on parcels is essential for clearing customs, many countries are tightening regulations to stop fraudulent, dangerous and illegal goods entering their markets.
Container traders anticipate rise in disruptions and increase in container prices in the wake of Baltimore Bridge collision
Apr 09, 2024
In the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collision, supply chain professionals are anticipating price hikes, as indicated by a significant rise in sentiment for container price increases.
Five trends in warehouse management
Apr 03, 2024
By Principal Logistics Technologies.Warehouse management software developers introduce new capabilities and concepts all the time to meet demand for improved performance, productivity, and efficiency.
