Logistics stories - Page 11

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.

SquadStack.ai has launched a voice-first autonomous AI agent to automate sales, doubling lead connectivity and cutting acquisition costs across various industries.

Waabi appoints Lior Ron, ex-Uber Freight CEO, as COO to spearhead commercial launch of fully driverless trucks this year.

OpenAI's GPT-5, a multimodal AI platform with text, image, audio and video input, aims to boost accessibility and transform customer engagement across industries.

Blue Yonder expands with acquisitions and AI, securing major clients and boosting supply chain efficiency amid inflation and regulatory challenges in Q2 2025.

Celona launches AerFlex, a cloud-managed private 5G solution designed to simplify deployment and management for enterprises embracing AI and automation.

Metapack has launched Consolidated Clearance, a solution to help retailers cut cross-border shipping costs by consolidating parcels under one customs entry.

Europe has approved the 862-870 MHz band for satellite IoT, enabling broader LoRaWAN connectivity for low-power devices in remote and underserved areas.

Oracle launches AI-driven Advanced Inventory Management within its Fusion Cloud SCM suite to boost efficiency in healthcare and manufacturing sectors.