Global freight market report – June 2026
Businesses across the UK and EU continue to operate in an environment where regional conditions, geopolitical events and shifting trade patterns are shaping supply chain performance.
EU’s made in europe strategy should extend to UK automotive supply chains
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned that the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act could unintentionally exclude UK operations from incentives designed to strengthen European manufacturing
Global freight market report May 2026
Freight markets are entering a period of concentrated pressure. Peak season demand is arriving earlier than usual, carrier surcharges are stacking across all major modes, and the fuel cost environment remains volatile.
UK government pushes for closer EU trade alignment to reduce border friction
The UK government has signalled a renewed effort to improve trading conditions with the European Union, placing supply chain efficiency, regulatory cooperation and border simplification higher on the political agenda.
Trade growth continues but supply chain is the differentiator
Global trade remains resilient, with UK PMI still firmly above market expectations, but the conditions supporting growth are becoming increasingly complex.