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Wilson James adds first electric truck with Fraikin contract hire

Author: Archie Villaflores

UK group Wilson James has added its first electric truck, a 26-tonne DAF XD Electric supplied by Fraikin, for construction deliveries across the Heathrow estate. The five-year contract hire deal includes full servicing and connected fleet technology.

UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve transport mutual merger

Author: Archie Villaflores

UK P&I Club and TT Club members have approved a merger creating the first transport mutual to span the cargo supply chain, effective 20 February 2027. The group will cover maritime, logistics, ports and terminals.

Iarnród Éireann keeps Rhomberg Sersa on €140m track machine contract

Author: Archie Villaflores

Iarnród Éireann has awarded Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group Ireland an eight-year contract worth more than €140 million to operate and maintain its on-track machine fleet. The incumbent retained the work after an international tender.

Colliers and JLL report Dublin logistics rebound as rents hold

Author: Archie Villaflores

Dublin warehouse and logistics take-up has rebounded from a weak start to the year while prime rents hold firm, Colliers and JLL data shows. Tight supply and returning investors are supporting the market.

Valor enters Ireland with Dublin Airport logistics park purchase

Author: Archie Villaflores

Valor Real Estate Partners has entered the Irish market by acquiring Horizon Logistics Park, a 1.8 million sq ft hub next to Dublin Airport, for around €500 million. The deal is Ireland’s largest logistics transaction.

Claire Percy announced as judge for Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2027

Author: Archie Villaflores

Claire Percy, Head of External Affairs at Dublin Port, joins the judging panel for the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2027, bringing over 20 years of communications and marketing experience across multiple sectors alongside a frontline role deepening stakeholder understanding of Ireland's busiest port and its place within the national logistics infrastructure. As a member of Dublin Port's ESG Steering Committee and overseer of its CSR programme, Percy contributes both strategic communications expertise and a sustainability perspective to the evaluation of entries across Ireland's most established logistics and transport recognition programme.

The Last-Mile Opportunity: Why Irish Logistics and Transport Operators Should Invest in Urban Micro-Hub Capability Now

Author: Archie Villaflores

Dublin has demonstrated that micro-hub consolidation and low-emission last-mile delivery are commercially viable in an Irish urban context. Operators who invest in micro-hub capability, cargo bike fleet, and out-of-home delivery networks now will secure better urban delivery economics than those relying on van-dominant models.

Beaufort Capital acquires fully let Nottingham industrial estate

Author: Archie Villaflores

Beaufort Capital has acquired a fully let 60,000 sq ft industrial estate in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, for an undisclosed sum. The deal supports its plan to build a Midlands and North West industrial portfolio above £100 million.

H.I.G. Capital buys UK fulfilment provider Torque

Author: Archie Villaflores

US investor H.I.G. Capital has acquired Torque Holdings, a UK provider of omni-channel fulfilment services, in partnership with management. The deal gives Torque a backer to add capacity, technology and international capability.

RHA names Ally Hobson to lead Northern Ireland engagement

Author: Archie Villaflores

The RHA has appointed Ally Hobson as policy and engagement lead for Northern Ireland, bringing 30 years of transport and logistics experience. The role gives Northern Ireland hauliers a dedicated voice with government and elected representatives.

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