Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Why Paper-Based Packaging is Vital to Tackle Plastic Pollution
A report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation highlights the potential role of paper-based materials in addressing the growing environmental impact of flexible plastic packaging. The study calls for rapid innovation and industry collaboration to develop paper-based alternatives that can be responsibly designed and scaled.
IAG Cargo Releases New Summer Schedule
IAG Cargo has announced a new direct connection between London Heathrow Airport and St Louis in Missouri from 19th April, as well as increased frequencies across the rest of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Digital Catapult Invests £500,000 in Exabler Following BAE Systems and Leonardo UK Partnership
Digital Catapult has invested £500,000 in Exabler to scale the London-based startup’s AI-driven trade optimisation platform, strengthening UK supply chain resilience. This follows Exabler’s participation in Digital Catapult’s Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub, where it partnered with BAE Systems and Leonardo UK to develop a solution for the defence and security sector.
FedEx Expands Faster, Flexible Delivery
FedEx Corp. has launched FedEx SameDay® Local, a delivery solution designed to give retailers faster, flexible delivery options while improving visibility, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Zero Emissions Truck and Van Grants and Depot Charging Scheme : £1 Billion in Funding to Electrify UK Fleets
UK businesses can now access £1 billion in government funding to adopt electric trucks and vans and install depot charging infrastructure. The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to cut fleet costs, reduce emissions, and strengthen resilience against fuel price volatility, supporting the UK logistics sector’s move toward net zero.
Rolls-Royce Invest £19.3m in Rotherham UK Facility to Boost Turbine Blade Production
A £2m grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has helped unlock a £19.3m investment by Rolls‑Royce to expand advanced manufacturing capability at its turbine blade facility in Rotherham.
Digital Catapult : Accelerating the Application of Deep Tech
Dr Annie Iakovaki, Head of Industrial Supply Chains at Digital Catapult, discusses how the next generation of industrial supply chains will be built on deep tech innovation.
LoganAir, Royal Mail & BETA Technologies : UK’s First Electric Flight Demo Launches Across Scotland
The UK’s first real-world electric aircraft demonstrations have launched across Scotland, as Loganair, Royal Mail and BETA Technologies test how electric aviation could support essential mail deliveries to remote communities.
How Starbucks is Growing Access to Cup Recycling
Starbucks is growing the number of cups that are suitable for curb-side recycling to reduce waste and support sustainability efforts.
Behind the Kearney and Beroe AI Partnership to Reshape Procurement Decision-Making
Global consulting firm Kearney and procurement intelligence specialist Beroe have announced a strategic partnership aimed at helping enterprises strengthen procurement decision-making in increasingly volatile global markets and supply chains.
