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UK launches critical supply chain strategy

The Department for Business and Trade launched a Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy on 17 January. It aims to safeguard supplies of goods such as medicines, minerals and semiconductors in the wake of the recent shipping disruptions. It cited the recent attacks in the Red Sea, along with the unprecedented challenges of recent years, like the Covid pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and environmental disasters. The strategy would further equip ... [+]

One small valve from Burnley, a giant leap for digital trade

The Department for Business and Trade said that the first ever fully digitalised goods shipment was sent from Burnley to Singapore on 24 September. A valve produced by Burnley-based manufacturer Fort Vale was despatched from Manchester Airport, facilitated by UK and Singapore based tech company LogChain, arriving the following day. The government ... [+]