The UK has become dependent on a globalised supply chain system which has left the country vulnerable to economic and geopolitical shocks. In an increasingly uncertain world, the UK must prioritise a policy of ‘Strategic Autonomy’ which would not only increase the country’s resilience but jump-start economic growth. The government must adopt a coherent set of policy solutions which demonstrate an understanding of the political, economic, technological and environmental forces at work on...

The rise of SpaceX has been a phenomenon. Its recent IPO has made Elon Musk’s company the fifth most valuable in the world, as investors bet on its future growth opportunities. Whilst the technology involved may be ‘space age’, its goal of creating enormous solar-powered datacentres in orbit around the Earth will only be achieved with the help of more traditional industries. The logistics sector will be at the forefront of these efforts and those 3PLs with the requisite skills, expertise,...

Although there is still widespread caution, it seems that a deal has been agreed between the USA and Iran which will end the three month old conflict in the Gulf. Under the terms of the agreement the existing ceasefire will be extended by 60 days during which the Iranian military will start clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz and stop charging tolls on transiting ships. The normalisation of traffic through the Straits of Hormuz will have a dramatic impact on the world’s shipping...