eCommerceNews UK - Technology news for digital commerce decision-makers
United Kingdom

Logistics Stories

UK Stories

Logistics stories

Global Stories

Logistics stories

Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Robotics

Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27

Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Blue Yonder named Gartner warehouse leader for 18th time
Digital Transformation

Blue Yonder named Gartner warehouse leader for 18th time

Warehouse operators facing labour shortages may see Blue Yonder's latest recognition as proof its software is still central to automation plans.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Apexanalytix report says overpayments start beyond AP
Supply Chain

Apexanalytix report says overpayments start beyond AP

Large enterprises risk hidden losses as most overpayments start in procurement, logistics and accounting systems before accounts payable sees them.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 5 days ago
OutSystems honours AI leaders in 2026 innovation awards
Manufacturing

OutSystems honours AI leaders in 2026 innovation awards

Customers are already saving time and millions as the awards spotlight AI tools moved into day-to-day operations across logistics, banking and public services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
C.H. Robinson launches AI system for supply chains
Data Analytics

C.H. Robinson launches AI system for supply chains

Shippers could cut review times from weeks to minutes as the closed-loop tool spots savings and service issues across global freight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
Data Protection

Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management

Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last week
Cybercriminals target FIFA World Cup 2026 fans online
Malware

Cybercriminals target FIFA World Cup 2026 fans online

Fans and jobseekers are being targeted by a growing wave of fake ticket, travel and recruitment scams ahead of the tournament.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
WWEX Group & Auctane merge to form ShipStation Global
Software-as-a-Service

WWEX Group & Auctane merge to form ShipStation Global

The enlarged group will give small businesses one platform for parcel, freight and international shipping as supply chains grow more fragmented.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Persistent expands in eastern Europe with Concise deal
DevOps

Persistent expands in eastern Europe with Concise deal

The deal will add more than 90 engineers in Tallinn and Tartu, strengthening Persistent's nearshore delivery for European clients.

By Mark Tarre • 2 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Logistics stories

Unleashed launches tools for small Australian manufacturers
Software-as-a-Service

Unleashed launches tools for small Australian manufacturers

Small manufacturers could gain a cheaper route to digitising sales, marketing and warehousing as Unleashed targets firms with up to 20 staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
The hidden operational risk behind eCommerce growth - and how to fix it
Software-as-a-Service

The hidden operational risk behind eCommerce growth - and how to fix it

More eCommerce sites are exposed to contractor and visitor compliance gaps as dark stores and fulfilment hubs multiply across Australia.

By Charle Cao • 5 min read • Yesterday
Orbbec breaks ground on Vietnam factory for overseas orders
Robotics

Orbbec breaks ground on Vietnam factory for overseas orders

The new site will help Orbbec shorten delivery times and bolster supply resilience for overseas customers as demand for robotics hardware grows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
BDO Canada launches cyber service for defence bidders
Robotics

BDO Canada launches cyber service for defence bidders

Companies bidding for defence work now face a new cyber compliance hurdle as Ottawa prepares to boost spending by more than AUD $81 billion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Rising hardware costs accelerate shift to private cloud adoption
Private Cloud

Rising hardware costs accelerate shift to private cloud adoption

Higher hardware prices and longer lead times are pushing Australian firms towards private cloud for steadier costs and onshore data control.

By Dan Wright • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Land squeeze pushes warehouses to build higher, smarter
Supply Chain

Land squeeze pushes warehouses to build higher, smarter

Tight industrial land near Australia's cities is pushing retailers and manufacturers into taller automated warehouses and network consolidation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Directed acquires GPS2GO to expand in Southeast Asia
Data Analytics

Directed acquires GPS2GO to expand in Southeast Asia

Thailand's manufacturing hub becomes a bigger strategic base for the Melbourne-headquartered group after it bought local telematics provider GPS2GO.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
ITS America unveils Detroit 2026 transport conference
Smart Cities

ITS America unveils Detroit 2026 transport conference

More than 3,000 transport leaders will gather in Detroit next year as the programme expands to cover cybersecurity, AI and autonomous shuttles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week