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QBE Asia warns of weather, labour, cyber and cargo fire pressures as marine insurers face a more fragmented risk landscape.

NSSLGlobal unveils battery-backed GUARDIAN system to keep crews in citadels linked to rescuers as piracy and vessel boardings rise worldwide.

FedEx expands Asia-Pacific green push with Shanghai airport solar hub, as it cuts emissions, boosts electric vehicles and deploys digital tools.

AliExpress boosts its UK Brand+ price promise, lifting per-item refunds to GBP £40 and monthly claim caps to GBP £160 on select goods.

2degrees and Ericsson have activated a private 5G network at Lyttelton Port, boosting safety, reliability and support for remote operations.

Trade-tech firm LogChain is shifting its global headquarters from Singapore to Liverpool, betting on the UK's emerging digital trade hub.

Brands swapping 'Valentine's Day' for personal 'Valentine' subject lines see big email gains, as generic “love” talk and “shop” prompts drag.

German innovator wins USD $4 million China deal to launch ClearSense, a smart ship bearing monitor, after AI-assisted NICE challenge.

CrowdStrike has split North Korea-linked LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units, two for crypto theft and one for industrial espionage.

GoComet unveils agentic AI tools in Manila to help Philippine logistics teams predict disruption, cut freight costs and boost productivity.

AI-powered eCommerce delivery will top the agenda at London's TDC 2026, featuring Mary Portas, Arka Dhar and closing keynote Richard Ayoade.

Value for money drives online customer sentiment three times more than price, delivery speed or product quality, a study of reviews finds.

Value for money, not low prices or rapid delivery, is the strongest driver of eCommerce satisfaction, Judge.me's study of reviews finds.

Port of Tyne says a private 5G network from BT and Ericsson has boosted safety, automation and real-time oversight across its estate.

Shopify merchants face a new challenge: real-time multilingual messaging to support global shoppers beyond translated storefronts, boosting trust and sales.

Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.

FedEx will add five weekly flights from Asia Pacific hubs to Paris, boosting air cargo links and cutting delivery times to Europe to as little as 48 hours.

FedEx has launched new weekly air routes linking South Korea, Vietnam, China, and Taiwan to speed up deliveries and boost regional trade efficiency across Asia.

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.

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