Europe

U.K. to Spend $137M for No-Deal Brexit Ferry Routes

January 2, 2019

The U.K. has awarded contracts to charter extra ferries for freight shipments between southern England and the rest of Europe in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Solving the Problem of ‘Too Much Data’

January 2, 2019

US Bank

Trade War Pain Is Coming for the Global Economy in 2019

December 26, 2018

Bloomberg

While 2018 was the year trade wars broke out, 2019 will be the year the global economy feels the impact.

Europe Has A Lot to Lose in U.S.-China Trade War

December 19, 2018

Bloomberg

Europe will be a loser should U.S.-China relations deteriorate further, even if some companies stand to benefit.

U.K. Plans to Bill Packaging Makers for Their Plastic Pollution

December 18, 2018

Bloomberg

U.K. packaging manufacturers will have to pay for the full cost of dealing with the waste their goods produce under new government plans.

Supermarkets Need to Maximize Stockpiles Before Brexit, U.K. Officials Warn

December 10, 2018

Bloomberg

Theresa May’s government has told supermarkets to keep as much stock as possible in warehouses around the country in case of a no-deal Brexit.

U.K. Is Paving the Way for Electric Planes, Urban Drones

December 7, 2018

Bloomberg

The U.K. will plow $160m into electric planes and drones to ease congestion in urban areas, Business Secretary Greg Clark announced this week.

New EU Transport Rules Could Devastate East European Trucking Companies

December 7, 2018

Bloomberg

Poland’s $57bn transport and logistics industry is facing a serious threat as the European Union agreed to tighten rules on international trucking services.

A New Global Rulebook: Here’s What to Watch at UN Climate Talks

December 4, 2018

Bloomberg

Envoys from almost 200 countries convene this week in Katowice, Poland, for an annual conference on reining in global warming.

As Costs Rise, Can European Firms Raise Prices Fast Enough?

November 26, 2018

Bloomberg

Rising costs are becoming a challenge worldwide: Prices of raw materials and wages have gained this year, a trend increasingly noted by executives.

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.