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Automation Is Key For Retailers Seeking To Survive Or Thrive During Peak Season

The retail industry has had a rollercoaster of a year, from the high street being closed for months on end, to e-commerce operators managing the accelerati...

In Ocado's World, The Rise Of The Machines Is Unstoppable

In a warehouse in London's suburbs, thousands of robots swarm in a mesmerising dance across the top of a grid the size of six football pitches, racing to s...

Buyer's Brief: More Fright Than Freight

Limited capacity in both air and sea freight is leading to increased shipping costs, not to mention delays. Should consumers do their Christmas shopping ea...

Global Trade At Risk Without 'Urgent Action' On Zero-Carbon Shipping: Lloyd’s Register

A lack of clear guidance on how to transition the global shipping industry to a zero-carbon model is likely to lead to 'significant supply chain disruption...

COVID-19 Has Revealed That Global Supply Chains Are A House Of Cards: Analysis

The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare many uncomfortable truths regarding society’s overall preparedness for low-probability but high-impact events,...

Putin's Drive To Tame Food Prices Threatens Grain Sector

During a televised session with ordinary Russians last month, a woman pressed President Vladimir Putin on high food prices. Valentina Sleptsova challeng...

Buyer's Brief: Biofuels – Are They Really Sustainable?

While biofuels are often cited as an environmentally-secure alternative to petroleum, the negatives could outweigh the positives. Nick Peksa reports. This...

Is The Circular Economy Primarily A Transport-Based Economy? Analysis

As brand owners seek to enhance their values-led positioning, innovative logistics solutions can play a major role, says James Ash, head of EMEA communicat...