Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), a neutral, not-for-profit consortium enabling paperless, accessible, and sustainable growth in global trade with its data infrastructure and ecosystem of partners, has announced that Hapag-Lloyd will adopt IQAX eBL to issue electronic bills of lading (eBL) over GSBN’s infrastructure to offer greater efficiency, visibility and control for their customers. This reinforces Hapag-Lloyd’s commitment to fully adopt eBLs by 2030, as well as to offer greater choice to its customers with an effective digital solution to address the volatile and complex supply ch ..read more

The Department for Business and Trade is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards. This distinguished accolade honours 10 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for their exceptional achievements in international markets. Among the winners of this year’s awards are a family-owned craft drinks B-Corp, an innovative electric vehicle manufacturer, and a specialist in rapid diagnostic testing. These enterprises epitomise the diversity and innovation driving the UK’s export success. In its second year, the awards program celebrates the global sales accom ..read more

FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company, has joined forces with Zonos, a leader in cross-border technology, to significantly enhance the global online shopping experience by creating transparency on customs processes and charges. The alliance enables UK and EU retailers to expand their market reach confidently and easily while ensuring customer satisfaction through timely and transparent delivery processes. This collaboration emerges at a crucial time as, according to a 2023 study conducted by Juniper Research, cross-border ecommerce transactions are expected to surge ..read more

Global commerce relies on the seamless movement of goods, but transportation risks, from accidents to legal liabilities, pose threats, ITM Assistant Editor Caitlin Gittins investigates  In the vast and interconnected web of global commerce, the movement of goods is the lifeblood that sustains economies and fuels growth. Yet, amidst the complexities of modern transportation, there are risks that can disrupt the flow of trade and jeopardise the interests of stakeholders. From accidents on the roads to incidents at sea, navigating liability issues in transportation demands a keen understandi ..read more

Harshida Acharya, Co-Founder of Ladies Who Logistic, examines the pivotal role women can play in supporting each other, fostering greater representation, diversity and inclusivity within supply chains According to a recent survey conducted by Gartner Inc., women’s progress within supply chains is notably remarkable, especially at the C-suite and executive levels. In fact, as of 2023, an all-time high of 26% of C-suite and executive roles (including Chief Supply Chain Officers, Senior Vice Presidents, Executive Vice Presidents and Chief Procurement Officers) are now occupied by women—a substant ..read more

Ocean Network Express (ONE), a leading global shipping company, announced the launch of its reduced emissions shipping service – ONE LEAF+, designed to meet the shared decarbonisation aspirations of the shipping industry. ONE LEAF+ offers customers the opportunity to proactively manage their own emissions and minimise environmental impact across the value chain. ONE LEAF+ offers customers a range of benefits, including: Reduced Carbon Footprint: ONE will deploy regulation-compliant alternative fuels on designated vessels, allowing customers to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions on their shipments wi ..read more

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has enhanced its Abu Dhabi tarmac transportation fleet with the addition of high-tech cool dollies. The introduction of cool dollies for the transportation of pharmaceutical and perishable shipments will enable the carrier to fully complete its temperature-controlled cool chain capabilities at its Abu Dhabi hub. In partnership with Etihad Airport Services Cargo, Etihad Cargo has added dedicated cool dollies for pharmaceutical and perishable products to provide maximum safety to the carrier’s partners and customers at every stage of t ..read more

Unsworth, a leading UK-based freight forwarding and logistics company, has recently organised an exclusive tour of  Defra’s Inland Border Clearance facility at Sevington for almost 100 clients and other stakeholders. The event, which was held in association with Ashford Port Health, was designed specifically to provide first hand information about the next stage of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), which takes effect from 30th April, 2024. The attendees were given an invaluable opportunity to gain an understanding of how UK importers and EU exporters will be affected by the introd ..read more

As part of Halifax-based Irving Shipbuilding Inc.’s (ISI) participation in Canada’s National Shipbuilding Program, a contract to provide inbound logistics services for ship construction and repair projects has been awarded to global logistics company, GEODIS. The contract, which will be managed by GEODIS’ Project Logistics’ team in Canada, with support from the company’s global network of offices, will cover all inbound shipments to ISI facilities in Halifax, Nova Scotia to supply three shipbuilding programs: the Canadian Surface Combatant, Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships, and Halifax Class Friga ..read more

Software innovators Shipster and Ordorite have announced a strategic partnership to transform e-commerce and retail logistics for the furniture and soft furnishings sector. Ordorite, based in Galway, Ireland, is a cloud-based retail order management software solution supporting furniture, bedding and related retailers with customer relationships management, purchases, deliveries and warehousing. Shipster, based in Manchester, is a custom shipping integration platform which connects online retailers, ecommerce warehouses and distributors with over 100 leading couriers. The new alliance automate ..read more