EXCLUSIVES
FTA exclusive: Decarbonising transport across Europe
Alex Veitch, Head of Multimodal Policy, FTA, explores the future and necessity of decarbonisation in multimodal transport throughout Europe Earlier this year, the UK became the first major
Packaging-led Innovation: The future of supply chain sustainability
In today’s society, there is ever-growing recognition of the impact we are having on our planet and the importance of sustainability. The ‘Blue Planet effect’,
Globe Tracker: The future technology of cold chain
ITM talks to Globe Tracker about the recent partnership with Hapag-Lloyd to produce ‘Hapag-Lloyd LIVE’ smart container tracking solution. To read the full interview and
Ask the expert with Carlos Carriedo, Senior Vice President American Express and IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto
Carlos Carriedo, Senior Vice President American Express Global Commercial Services Europe talks to ITM about exporting despite Brexit future. Over recent years we’ve become accustomed
Converting big data into actionable insights to optimise the supply chain
Mohit Paul, SVP at BluJay Solutions The more complex the supply chain, the greater the chance that logistics management challenges may arise. But by increasing
International logistics expert warns UK's EU traders not to "hold their breath" about Malthouse Compromise
An international logistics expert has warned the UK’s businesses trading with the EU not to “hold their breath” in anticipation of the so-called Malthouse Compromise
Using data to improve international trade
Peter Wells, Head of Policy at The Open Data Institute explains how emerging global initiatives will help data-enabled businesses decide where to export or seek
Can you afford an agile supply chain?
Keeping the customer proposition attractive yet affordable is one of the greatest challenges retail businesses are currently facing. Unfortunately, many retailers are being drawn into
MIC: Navigating the compliance maze
MIC provides a global customs & trade compliance software platform operated in one single database via one single web-user interface and one single maintenance &
Open for business with Dubai Trade FZE: Embracing the country's flourishing market
Ravi Kumar, Head of Strategy & Innovation for Dubai Trade FZE, provides an analysis of the premier trade facilitation entity that offers integrated electronic services
How to manage compliance and finance when you expand overseas
Many exporters I talk to have ambitions to expand their businesses overseas. However they all have one thing in common, as they are all worried
Five steps to an optimised logistics network
Optimising the logistics network to deliver customer service edge at the lowest practical cost is a vital process – but it’s also far from straightforward.
Government’s ‘fulfilment house register’ is cause for 3PL concern
Leading logistics services specialist, Walker Logistics Ltd, has warned that the Government’s plan to introduce a ‘register for fulfilment houses’ who store and distribute goods
Failure to observe new container weight safety rules will be punishable by fine or imprisonment
By Giles Searby – a partner in the litigation and dispute resolution team at hlw Keeble Hawson with experience of shipping Major new international rules
Managing foreign currency risks when you trade overseas – Financial Expert, John Galvin's top tips
When your business trades internationally, one of the key risks you must manage is foreign currency. If you are confused about foreign currency and want
Switch to outsourced logistics allows Bodie and Fou to ramp up stockholding
Bodie and Fou, online retailers of a range of high-end home accessories including bed linen, kitchen accessories, lighting and furniture, have awarded Berkshire-based logistics solutions
A beginner's guide to international sales taxes
Sales tax is the most common overseas tax which international traders have to deal with. John Galvin explains them here. Here’s a TRUE or FALSE
Breaking up is never easy: Brexit and its potential impact on the logistics industry
By Andrew Austin, Group Operations Director, Priority Freight The battle lines have been drawn and in less than four months from now Britain could start