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CCL urges eCommerce firms to stay optimistic amid tough trade

CCL urges eCommerce firms to stay optimistic amid trade challenges, offering tailored logistics to help businesses navigate international market complexities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Customer Experience

Loop acquires Wonderment to enhance Shopify solutions

Loop has acquired Wonderment to enhance its commerce operations for Shopify merchants, combining AI insights with real-time shipment tracking.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024

Supply Chain

Packing errors could elevate shipping costs by up to 150%

Interparcel CEO Steve Zammit warns that common packing errors could inflate shipping costs by 150%, urging SMEs to optimise processes amid rising surcharges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

eCommerce

UK postal service fees to rise in 2024, hitting SMEs hardest

The UK postal service fees will increase in 2024, with significant hikes from USP and Parcelforce. SMEs, heavily reliant on affordable shipping, face the brunt.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024

Supply Chain

Red Sea attacks may hinder Black Friday discounts this year

Logistics experts warn that attacks in the Red Sea are driving up shipping costs, potentially limiting Black Friday discounts to 20% to 30% this year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024

Supply Chain

Virtualstock & commercetools partner to automate retail ops

Virtualstock and commercetools have formed a strategic alliance to automate and enhance retail efficiency through seamless order and inventory management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Shipping stories

Supply Chain

UK imports from China climb to GBP £70.8b despite tariffs

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.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Hapag-Lloyd selects Camunda to automate shipping processes

Camunda partners with Hapag-Lloyd to upgrade process orchestration in its Freight Information System, boosting automation and customer experience globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Supply Chain

Tariff uncertainty doesn't have to stall your international sales

Australian retailers urged to future-proof supply chains and embrace tech as US tariffs create uncertainty, with 66% prioritising global expansion despite rising costs.

By Rob Hango-Zada • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Marketing Technologies

Auctane streamlines billing with expanded BillingPlatform use

Auctane is expanding its use of BillingPlatform to streamline billing and financial reporting across its growing suite of shipping products worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Supply Chain

FedEx launches tool to streamline global import logistics

FedEx has launched its Collaborative Shipping Tool to enhance import processes, improving efficiency and visibility for global customers amid rising import demands.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

Supply Chain

Tusk unveils operations platform with $2m seed boost

Tusk Logistics has unveiled its innovative Tusk Operations Platform, backed by $2 million in funding, aiming to revolutionise shipping management for users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025

Internet of Things