Shipping schedules are the least reliable they have been since 2022

Container shipping schedule reliability has fallen to its lowest level since 2022, according to DP World, reported by The Loadstar on 25 September 2026. DP World calls unreliability a persistent new normal rather than a temporary disruption, which changes how you plan inventory cover in Europe.
Amazon Puts a Price on Sub Same-Day Delivery Speed

Amazon has introduced a paid Sub Same-Day delivery tier, reported on 30 August 2026, sitting above standard same-day fulfilment and charged to sellers. It only works where stock already sits close to the customer, and German shoppers still rank reliable delivery above speed, 36 per cent against 31.