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Box truck carrier’s pivots show new fleets must know costs

TLA Group’s Telly Arnold says box truck newcomers hear about revenue first, then learn about insurance deposits, freight claims and breakdowns the hard way. The post Box truck carrier’s pivots show new fleets must know costs appeared first

‘Redeployment and agility’ key to continued success of LNG transition, says CMA

CMA CGM’s decision to be an early mover in LNG bunkering, amid the decarbonisation push, has paid dividends, according to the French carrier’s VP for bunkering and energy transition, Farid Trad. At last week’s Singapore International Bunker

Google Universal Cart turns search engine into a marketplace

Google have launched Universal Cart in the U.S. including organising products from multiple stores into a single cart for checkout and payment. The Google Universal Cart is an intelligent shopping cart and a new hub for shopping on Google.

VAT refunds for constructing a new charity building

Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme if you’re constructing a new charity building, for a charitable or relevant residential purpose.

VAT refunds for new builds if you’re a DIY housebuilder

Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re building a new house.

How to Sell on Global Marketplaces From India: A Step-by-Step Guide

A saree brand in Surat gets a message on Instagram from a shopper in New Jersey. “Do you ship to... The post How to Sell on Global Marketplaces From India: A Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on Shiprocket.

New EU parcel charges add pressure for rethink on cross-border fulfilment

Higher EU parcel charges could further strengthen the case for retailers to hold stock in Europe, as reduced China–Europe freighter capacity and elevated airfreight rates add to the cost pressures facing cross-border supply chains. An addit

New report reveals hidden extra costs of cargo crime

Cargo theft is costing businesses far more than the value of the stolen freight; loss of a single €5,000 parcel can potentially generate €35,000 in additional costs, as organised gangs and cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in Europe’s

ANALYSIS Sales are up. So why is Poundland still fighting for survival?

Poundland’s uncertain future is a reflection of growing pressure on UK high streets, according to David Kemp, Director at Liquidation Centre. The post ANALYSIS Sales are up. So why is Poundland still fighting for survival? appeared first on

Analysis: The ETS question – did carriers redesign Asia-Europe services to avoid carbon tax?

Would a carrier really design its Asia-Europe network around shaving marginal ETS dollars, which it can recoup through surcharges anyway? In short, carriers did redesign for the ETS – though not around the ETS alone. Carriers have redesigne

Guidance: VAT online: service availability and issues

Check the availability and any issues affecting the VAT online service.

From Detection to Resolution: The Anatomy of a Supply Chain Exception

From Detection to Resolution: The Anatomy of a Supply Chain Exception can be understood as a closed operating loop rather than a dashboard workflow. A mature exception capability moves through detection, qualification, context, decision, au

“Change is not a criticism of a glorious past”: 10 lessons from Marcus Diekmann, Sanicare Group

Discover 10 valuable e-commerce lessons from Marcus Diekmann, Chief Strategy, Digital & E-Commerce Officer at Sanicare Group, as he shares his insights on the future of online retail to mark the 10th anniversary of the E-commerce Berlin Exp

How VAT affects charities (VAT Notice 701/1)

Find out what a charity is, how VAT affects charities, how to treat a charity's income for VAT and what VAT reliefs a charity can get on what it buys.

Shippers eye transloading to ease truck constraints at US-Mexico border

Pressures at the US’s southern border, from rising volumes and diminished trucking capacity, are causing shippers to evaluate transloading. According to Uber Freight, this is turning from an emergency solution into a structural network elem

OX: Waiting for K+N & DSV as DHL GF shines; Cyber danger up; US shipbuilding at its best!

Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) and DSV go into the next round of their battle this week, reporting their Q3 26 trading updates – while, notably, DHL Group updated the market with preliminary figures last Friday (16 October) after the end of trade in

Qantas Freight adds to freighter fleet

Qantas Freight has taken delivery of another Airbus A321 converted freighter as part of its agreement with Australia Post. The freighter is the first of three additional A321Fs that will be delivered to Qantas to help it meet growing demand

The North Face celebrates new collection with Flannels installation

The North Face has celebrated the release of its FW26 Nuptse Reversible Jacket collection with a new in-store concept in Flannels. Devised by creative agency Syn, the concept creates an “elevated in-store experience”. It aims to spotlight t

Love Actually’ reunions, delivered by DoorDash: Inside Anthropologie’s holiday sales pitch

Launching October 19, Anthropologie's holiday spotlights products ranging from travel outfits to partywear to pajamas. But Anthropologie is also pairing that broader holiday wardrobe with more home collaborations and a new DoorDash partners

US lifts restrictions on Mexican airlines

Mexican airlines will once again be able to add new flights to the US following the Department of Transportation’s (DoT) decision to lift restrictions that had been in place since last year. The Mexican government said on Friday (16 October

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Ofcom freeze 2nd Class Stamp Price for consumers

Ofcom propose to extend the price cap for a 2nd Class Stamp at its current level for one year, following its expiration in March 2027. This doesn’t mean that the price won’t go up a little as it’s pegged to inflation, but there won’t be any

(Group case numbers attached) 800+ stores hit by TRO, countdown begins | Latest U.S. TRO updates

Woot case analysis: A review of the weight climb of an old product across three rounds of Woot BD