Europe

Supply Chain Slavery Victims Secure Legal Aid in U.K. Govt U-Turn

May 3, 2018

Modern slavery survivors wishing to stay in Britain have secured the right to free government legal advice following a case hailed by campaigners on Tuesday as a boost for victim support.

Sainsbury's Asda Buy Could Make U.K. Tougher Grocery Market for Amazon

May 2, 2018

The New York Times

Sainsbury's $10bn (7.27 billion pounds) purchase of Walmart's Asda may pressure U.K. grocery prices and make the British market less attractive for newer players such as Amazon.com.

Boeing and Airbus, the New ‘Super Duopoly’

May 2, 2018

The Washington Post

In April 2016, Delta Air Lines shook up the aviation world by announcing it would buy 75 jets from Bombardier, the Quebec aircraft manufacturer. Such orders are the routine stuff of the aviation industry, but this one was anything but routine.

'It's Like a Robot Playground': The Cities Welcoming Self-Driving Delivery Droids

May 2, 2018

The Guardian

The big Japanese akita dog is stopped in his tracks by the box on wheels, unsure whether it is an equal to be greeted or another south London surface to be marked. His owner, hot on his heels, is just as surprised when he rounds the corner.

Breakbulk Europe Poised for Record-breaking Success

May 1, 2018

E-Commerce and Express Drive Airport Cargo Growth

May 1, 2018

Cargo Facts

In Europe, the gulf between express and general cargo continues to widen.

Truck Maker Volvo Rides Demand Boom but Supply Chain Feels Strain

April 30, 2018

The New York Times

Truck maker AB Volvo beat first-quarter expectations thanks to strong demand for trucks and construction equipment across most markets but cautioned that its supply chain was coming under pressure.

World Wine Output Falls to 60-Year Low

April 25, 2018

Reuters

Global wine output fell to its lowest level in 60 years in 2017 due to poor weather conditions in the European Union that slashed production in the bloc, international wine organization OIV said.

Customs Union Q&A: What Is It — and Can the U.K. Manage Without It?

April 24, 2018

The Guardian

Theresa May has ruled out staying in a customs union after Brexit, but are her proposals workable?

How to open 45 depots in Mexico in under 30 days.

April 23, 2018

Flash Global

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.