The Weekly Briefing · Mon 02 Nov – Fri 06 Nov 2026 · Speculative Warehouse Development Hits a Decade
Your weekly reading from the LogisticsEdge desk. Explore this week's published guides and practical updates below.
This week on the desk
Speculative Warehouse Development Hits a Decade Low
Q3 2026 speculative warehouse completions fell under 500,000 sq ft, the lowest in a decade. What shrinking Grade A supply means for UK occupiers and rents.
EU CBAM downstream extension: trilogue watch
EU lawmakers are negotiating which finished goods join CBAM from 2028. Where the trilogue stands, what is already in scope, and what UK exporters should do now.
UK Mid-Box Take-Up Hits 4.1m Sq Ft: Occupier Impact
Savills reports 4.14m sq ft of UK prime mid-box take-up across 83 deals to Q3 2026, with supply down 4%. What tighter supply means for your next move.
HGV Registrations Return to Growth in Q3 2026
SMMT data: UK HGV registrations up 7.2% in Q3 2026, first growth in two years — but electric truck sales fell by half. What it means for fleet operators.
Steel Measure: Two Wire Codes Out, 50% Duty Remains
From 1 October 2026, codes 72173049 and 72173090 left the UK steel trade measure — but two wire codes still carry 50% duty. What importers must check now.
Asia–Europe Rates Rise: October Booking Notes
Asia–Europe container rates have risen two weeks running. Drewry's WCI and November carrier filings explained, with booking tactics for UK importers to use now.
UK Low Value Imports: Finance Bill Sets October 2028
Finance Bill 2026-27 ends the £135 import duty relief on low value parcels by October 2028. What it changes for UK marketplaces, online sellers and forwarders.
EU €2 Handling Fee Starts 1 November 2026: UK Seller Guide
The EU's €2 Union handling fee applies per customs item from 1 November 2026. UK sellers: rates, line-stacking, VAT, non-refund rules and your checklist.
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