Europe

Meet with Customs Compliance Professionals this December in London

September 17, 2019

The 12th Edition of C5’s Advanced Conference on Customs Compliance which takes place on 3rd- 4th December 2019 in London will give this unique opportunity.

Carcinogen in Zantac and Generics Triggers FDA, EU Probes

September 17, 2019

Bloomberg

Global health regulators sounded a coordinated alarm about the possibility that a stomach drug taken by millions of people could be tainted with the same cancer-causing agent that has sparked a worldwide recall of blood-pressure pills.

U.K. Warns of Protests, Chaotic Border Scenes in ‘Worst-Case’ Brexit Report

September 12, 2019

Bloomberg

The full scale of the damage a no-deal Brexit could cause to the U.K. was revealed when Boris Johnson’s government published its worst-case scenario — a document it tried to keep secret.

Trade War Casts Shadow Over Climate Message: Frankfurt Auto Show

September 11, 2019

Bloomberg

Geopolitical volatility adds another layer of uncertainty to an industry in the midst of a radical overhaul as the end of combustion-engine era looms.

No-Deal Brexit May Cost the British Fashion Industry $1 Billion

September 4, 2019

Bloomberg

A switch to World Trade Organization rules along with tighter controls on international shipping have the potential to hamstring the U.K. industry, the British Fashion Council said.

U.K. Stores Feel the Pressure as Internet Online Hits Record

August 20, 2019

Bloomberg

U.K. retailers have been squeezed by the rise of online shopping and a backdrop of Brexit.

World’s Longest Undersea Rail Tunnel Hits First Obstacle

August 13, 2019

Bloomberg

The tunnel between Helsinki and Tallinn would span more than 100 kilometers (62 miles) and entails construction of at least one artificial island.

Portugal Orders Striking Truckers to Haul Fuel Amid Shortage

August 13, 2019

Bloomberg

Portugal declared a civil order to ensure that truck drivers, who began a strike on Monday, deliver enough fuel to stop airports and gas stations from running dry at the height of the country’s tourism season.

Germans Love Shopping Online. They Love Returning Goods Even More.

August 12, 2019

Bloomberg

Germans were slow to embrace online shopping, but they lead the pack sending back unwanted goods — creating a massive financial and logistical problem for retailers including Zalando SE and Amazon.com.

Platooning Is Transforming Trucking. Are You on Board?

July 31, 2019

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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.