Europe

U.K. Warns of 7,000-Truck Line in Worst-Case Brexit Scenario

September 23, 2020

Preparing for customs checks on trade with the EU is one of the biggest logistical challenges facing Boris Johnson’s government.

Airbus Unveils Hydrogen Designs for Zero-Emission Flight

September 23, 2020

Bloomberg

The European planemaker unveiled three designs it’s studying to build hydrogen-powered aircraft as it races to bring a zero-carbon passenger plane into service by 2035.

Germany Is Re-Engineering Europe’s Most Important River

September 18, 2020

Bloomberg

In an "Olympics of water engineering," the German government wants to change the current of the Rhine so that ships can load an extra 200 or more tons.

The Pandemic Is Masking Risks of Slavery in Global Supply Chains

September 14, 2020

Bloomberg

The pandemic is complicating the task of rooting out modern slavery by making it impossible for companies or investors to visit factory floors in many countries.

U.S., Europe Face Hurdles to Cut China Reliance for Rare Earths

September 10, 2020

Bloomberg

The U.S. and Europe’s ambition to boost production of rare raw materials used in electric vehicles and wind turbines and reduce dependence on China will face obstacles, including higher costs and environmental concerns.

U.K. Races to Fix ‘Critical Gaps’ in Brexit Border Plan

September 4, 2020

Bloomberg

Boris Johnson’s officials are urgently working to avert a major border crisis when the U.K. leaves the European Union’s trade regime, amid warnings vital government IT systems may not be ready in time.

Amazon Buys Electric Mercedes Vans in Green Effort

August 30, 2020

Bloomberg

The deal is Amazon’s biggest commitment to date to cut the carbon footprint of its delivery operations in Europe.

U.K. Companies Aren’t Preparing for Brexit Due to Virus, Institute Says

August 28, 2020

Bloomberg

Many U.K. companies are not preparing for Brexit because the coronavirus pandemic has depleted their cash reserves, according to a major institute.

Battling Costly Supply Chain Challenges With Advanced Analytics

August 26, 2020

Zebra Technologies

Here's how advanced analytics can help conquer four of the biggest challenges in retail supply chains.

China Moves to Restore Friendly Ties With Europe to Counter U.S.

August 26, 2020

Bloomberg

A week-long Europe tour is part of China's broader push to stabilize key relationships around the world, particularly as the U.S. seeks to keep Huawei Technologies Co. out of 5G networks and rewire global supply chains.

Europe

The latest supply chain news, analysis, trends and best practices for companies operating in Europe. Learn how businesses are optimizing supply chain and logistics performance across Europe’s 50 sovereign states and four dependencies - addressing a range of challenges such as varying regulations, developing customs and tax laws and government controlled exchange rates.