Logistics stories - Page 11

Port of Dover adopts Oracle Fusion Cloud to streamline finance, HR, and supply chain, boosting efficiency as it handles GBP £144 billion in trade annually.

Research reveals transport management is now key to company growth, with 96% adopting generative AI despite only 17% achieving full automation.

Blue Yonder launches AI-enhanced Transportation Management system to boost supply chain resilience, efficiency and sustainability amid rising operational pressures.

Packlink partners with Temu to offer European sellers an automated shipping platform, streamlining logistics and boosting order fulfilment across key markets.

Mendix extends its partnership with Snowflake to integrate AI-driven data with low-code app development, boosting delivery speed and modernising legacy systems.

UK supply chain leaders aim for AI-driven transport but face major hurdles due to skills shortages and fragmented data, risking delayed shipments and costs.

Nearly 90% of UK retail leaders see warehouse automation as vital to reaching net zero, boosting efficiency and cutting emissions by 2040, says Inteq survey.

Nearly half of industrial firms lack the expertise to adopt AI and advanced tech in asset management, despite growing interest in tools like machine learning and digital twins.

Bloq.it partners with InPost to deploy 20,000 battery-powered smart lockers across Europe, enhancing parcel pick-up in previously inaccessible locations.

Wincanton extends its fulfilment partnership with Whittard of Chelsea to support UK and international growth across eCommerce and retail outlets.

Europa Worldwide Group has adopted Blue Yonder's emissions reporting tech to enhance carbon management and meet growing sustainability demands across its logistics operations.

Over half of supply chain firms report high readiness for AI, with many investing in new roles like AI specialists to boost agility and resilience.

ControlUp and B2M Solutions have partnered to launch ControlUp for Frontline Workers, boosting real-time analytics for Android devices used by frontline staff worldwide.

Shipster marks 10 years with senior hires to boost innovation in eCommerce shipping software, serving over 100 retailers and processing millions of shipments annually.

Vineet Khanna, ex-Nestlé SVP, joins FourKites' Strategic Advisory Council to advance AI-driven global supply chain innovation and sustainability.

DXC Technology and Boomi partner to modernise enterprise IT, combining AI and cloud-native solutions for seamless system integration and faster decision-making.

DXC Technology and Boomi partner to accelerate AI-driven automation and modernise IT systems, enhancing efficiency and integration across enterprise operations.

IFS has acquired London-based 7bridges, enhancing its AI-driven supply chain tools to cut costs and boost logistics efficiency across industry sectors.

Joseph Joseph teams up with XPO Logistics for UK omnichannel fulfilment, boosting warehousing, distribution, and customer service from Rugby.

UK imports from China surged 5.4% to GBP £70.8 billion in the year to Q1 2025, highlighting trade resilience despite ongoing tariffs and market challenges.