Spatial Global Newsletter Winter

GLOBAL NAVIGATOR FREIGHT • MAIL • E-COMMERCE PROFESSIONAL WORLDWIDE DELIVERY Winter 2025 www.spatialglobal.com International Trade in 2026: While headline growth is predicted to slow in 2026, companies that treat logistics and compliance as strategic levers – not administrative tasks – can gain market share and improve margins. UK manufacturers, in particular, must navigate rising tariffs, regulatory divergence and geopolitical tensions, turning turbulence into advantage through flexibility, intelligence, and strong partnerships. Global supply chains are fragmenting. Firms that diversify sourcing, embrace “friendshoring,” and secure alternative transport corridors will outperform those tied to rigid, single-country dependencies. Shipping capacity may appear sufficient, but volatility in schedules, spot rates and weather disruptions demands agile logistics management. Customs complexity continues to rise, requiring digitised processes and expert brokers to prevent costly delays. Companies that combine visibility, compliance excellence, diversified supply chains, agile transport and specialist partnerships can transform 2026’s volatility into a competitive edge, delivering reliable, sustainable, and profitable trade in an uncertain world. Trans.info recognises Spatial Global as one of the UK’s most Trusted Forwarding Partners Spatial Global has been named one of the UK’s Top 20 Freight Forwarders by Trans.info – one of Europe’s most respected, independent logistics news platforms. With millions of monthly readers and a reputation for objective industry insight, Trans.info’s rankings are a trusted benchmark for performance across the transport and logistics sector. This recognition matters because Trans.info highlights forwarders that offer real value: service reliability, flexibility, multimodal expertise and strong support for SMEs – not just high cargo volumes. Spatial Global’s inclusion confirms it as a forwarder that stands apart from commodity-style providers. Trans.info’s endorsement provides powerful reassurance that Spatial Global delivers the expertise, responsiveness and customer focus businesses need. Top UK Freight Forwarder Turning Disruption into Advantage Mike Wallis Executive Chairman, Spatial Global I predict 2026 will be a year of constrained but targeted opportunity. Robert Tedd Freight Manager, Spatial Global