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US, New Zealand to upgrade Cook Islands' Penrhyn port
NZD

US, New Zealand to upgrade Cook Islands' Penrhyn port

Safer landings and stronger shipping links are expected for remote Penrhyn after the United States and New Zealand pledged funding for a port upgrade.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Port of Tauranga will almost double its handling capacity following fast-track approval
Supply Chain

Port of Tauranga will almost double its handling capacity following fast-track approval

New wharves and dredging will ease congestion at New Zealand's biggest cargo port, after approval for a long-delayed expansion.

By RNZ • 2 min read • 5 days ago
Lyttelton Port announces $821m expansion
Supply Chain

Lyttelton Port announces $821m expansion

The upgrade will lift capacity for South Island exporters and add resilience, but customers will face higher charges at the port.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Last month

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6 Industries that need address verification
Customer Relationship Management

6 Industries that need address verification

Bad address data can now trigger missed deliveries, compliance gaps and fraud risks across sectors from retail to healthcare.

By Shivani Pimpili • 5 min read • Last week
PIL taps Celonis & WNS to boost shipping operations
Agricultural Technology

PIL taps Celonis & WNS to boost shipping operations

The programme aims to cut delays and duplication across PIL's 100-vessel network by creating a single real-time view of operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Doppel honeypot spots Japanese phishing on day one
Data centers

Doppel honeypot spots Japanese phishing on day one

Thousands of hostile emails exposed a gap in global threat intelligence, with Japanese phishing attempts landing on Doppel's honeypot on day one.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Aug 2026
Zebra study links AI to frontline productivity gains
Manufacturing

Zebra study links AI to frontline productivity gains

Frontline modernisation with AI is delivering productivity, profit and retention gains as manufacturers and logisticians target specific workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Waterco launches new B2B ordering platform on BigCommerce
Manufacturing

Waterco launches new B2B ordering platform on BigCommerce

Trade customers can now order 45,000 pool and water products online as Waterco replaces phone and email purchasing with self-service tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Visa, Airwallex target freight finance with embedded tools
Software-as-a-Service

Visa, Airwallex target freight finance with embedded tools

Freight firms could cut settlement waits and working-capital strain as Visa and Airwallex embed payment tools into shipping platforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026

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Parcelhero launches pallet air freight guide for exporters
Supply Chain

Parcelhero launches pallet air freight guide for exporters

UK exporters can now compare, book and ship heavier consignments online as new guidance strips out much of the freight paperwork confusion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Hatch launches LayerSense to inspect ageing assets
Risk & Compliance

Hatch launches LayerSense to inspect ageing assets

It could help miners, ports and transport operators spot hidden cracks and corrosion before ageing equipment fails or needs a shutdown.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
UK exports slump as nearly 3 in 10 firms ship less
Manufacturing

UK exports slump as nearly 3 in 10 firms ship less

Nearly a third of UK exporters reported weaker June sales as higher costs and post-Brexit paperwork continued to squeeze margins.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Hatch launches LayerSense for inspecting ageing assets
Risk & Compliance

Hatch launches LayerSense for inspecting ageing assets

Operators of ageing heavy industrial assets could spot hidden corrosion and cracks earlier, reducing the risk of failures and unplanned outages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Royal Navy radar trial runs without satellite timing
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Royal Navy radar trial runs without satellite timing

A quantum clock trial could help keep military radar working in jamming or spoofing attacks, protecting a £1.42 billion-a-day UK risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Transport Canada launches rebate for domestic steel
Supply Chain

Transport Canada launches rebate for domestic steel

Shippers can now claim half of eligible rail and marine costs for moving Canadian steel between provinces under a CAD $100 million scheme.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Australian firms plan price rises amid supply strain
Agricultural Technology

Australian firms plan price rises amid supply strain

Shoppers could face higher prices, fewer choices and longer waits as Australian companies pass on rising supply chain costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AI lifts UK shopping expectations but delivery lags
Customer Experience

AI lifts UK shopping expectations but delivery lags

Only 7% of shoppers said fast delivery promises are consistently met, even as AI is widening the pool of brands UK consumers will consider.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026