Procurement AI Has a Data Problem and It’s Bigger Than You Think
New research shows that poor supplier data is causing procurement AI to hallucinate, creating risk, missed signals, and failed automation.
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American Golf snapped up by Dragons’ Den star’s investment group
American Golf has today [February 4] been acquired by the investment group of Jessop’s owner and Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones for an undisclosed fee.
Lire la suite →Geotab study finds EV batteries remain robust despite rise in fast charging
Geotab has released updated findings from its third major study on EV battery degradation. The analysis draws on more than 22,700 electric vehicles across 21 makes and models, spanning several…
Lire la suite →Analysis: DSV – fortune favours the brave
The promise that the future will always look brighter for Danish forwarder DSV because of deal-making of some sort, is too good a narrative to pass up. Rewind That, in…
Lire la suite →Estonia Detains Ship Heading for Russia Suspected of Smuggling
Estonia's Tax and Customs Board said late on Tuesday it had detained a container ship sailing under the Bahamian flag in Estonia's internal waters that may be linked to smuggling…
Lire la suite →Shipping Firms Face Tough 2026 as Reopening of Red Sea Looms
Global container liners are bracing for lower profits in 2026 as the potential reopening of the Red Sea shipping route weighs on freight rates, exacerbating oversupply issues and aggravating trade…
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Xi, Putin hail 'stabilising' China-Russia alliance
The Xi-Putin call, which a Kremlin aide said lasted nearly 1.5 hours, came ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's military campaign this month.
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Chart of the Week: Brits lead world in perceptions of how common shoplifting is
A survey of 17 countries shared exclusively with Retail Week by research firm YouGov showed that Brits were most likely to think shoplifting was common in their country
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Holland & Barrett strengthens commitment to Chinese market
Holland & Barrett is strengthening its commitment to the Chinese market as its group chief executive travels to the country with the UK trade delegation.
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Wärtsilä boss downbeat on business case for onboard carbon capture without IMO
His comments came as part of the Finnish company’s annual results, in which it delivered a 16% increase in its... Related StoriesDaily Briefing 5 February 2026Estonia detains reefer boxship on…
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CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Panama
Panama Ports Company S.A. (PPC), a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, has commenced arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama, filing the case on 3 February 2026 under the applicable concession…
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Beyond China, Asia will bear the brunt as US builds walls around tech capital
The United States has been constructing a new dimension of its economic security policy: outbound investment rules. Since January last year, Washington has not only established its first outbound investment…
Lire la suite →Weak freight demand triggers facility closures, job cuts across supply chain
Persistent weakness in freight demand is driving a growing list of layoffs across trucking, logistics and manufacturing. The post Weak freight demand triggers facility closures, job cuts across supply chain…
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Iran formally allows women to ride motorcycles, in historic shift
Women in Iran can now formally obtain a licence to ride a motorcycle, local media reported on Wednesday, ending years of legal ambiguity surrounding two-wheelers. Previously, the law did not…
Lire la suite →DSV says ‘Schenker can deliver’, as integration progresses – at a cost
DSV has completed some 30% of the integration of DB Schenker in eight months and expects to finalise the process by the end of the year, it said today, as…
Lire la suite →Exotec inaugure son ‘Imaginarium’, hub d’un Made In France très international
Flambant neuf, l’impressionnant siège inauguré hier à Wasquehal par Exotec traduit certes le succès de la pépite lilloise de la robotisation intralogistique fondée il y a 10 ans (déjà 340…
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Qatar looks to build ‘largest LNG carrier fleet in the world’ as it signs new LNG offtake agreements
With new supplies on the horizon and a ban on Russian gas, the EU will be a possible outlet for... Related StoriesDaily Briefing 5 February 2026Estonia detains reefer boxship on…
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China’s chip champion Moore Threads sees beyond silicon with push into AI coding
Moore Threads – one of China’s domestic artificial intelligence chip champions – has entered the intensifying race for AI coding tools with the launch of a new service built on…
Lire la suite →DOT’s new vision for freight infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation is launching a national strategy to modernize supply chains through multimodal data sharing, AI, and enhanced cybersecurity. The post DOT’s new vision for freight infrastructure…
Lire la suite →Hutchison takes legal action over Panama port concession ruling
Panama Ports Company (PPC) majority owner CK Hutchison announced today it was taking legal action over Panama’s decision to rescind its operating concession covering the ports of Balboa and Cristobal.…
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