Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The logistics and transport sector is entering a phase of accelerated evolution, shaped by strategic investment, operational scaling, and customer-focused innovation. This edition reflects that momentum, showcasing how leading organisations are enhancing capacity, refining service standards, and reinforcing resilience across regional and global networks. Looking back this year, ‘Dublin Express wins Customer Focus Achievement Award at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2025’ demonstrates how a customer-first approach from multi-channel engagement and real-time feedback to personalised communications and thorough agent training is setting new benchmarks in passenger service excellence and inspiring entrants for the 2026 awards. Meanwhile, ‘Manfreight expands NI warehousing capacity with £9m Belfast acquisition’ shows how targeted asset investment strengthens distribution networks and enhances operational efficiency. At the same time, ‘Tritax London Logistics Fund advances toward £400M target with new capital secured’ illustrates how financial commitment enables scalable growth, strategic expansion, and long-term market resilience. These developments reveal a sector progressing through innovation, investment, and disciplined execution. Readers are encouraged to explore these stories further, gaining insight into the forces shaping the future of logistics and transport.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

After Dublin Express won the Customer Focus Achievement Award at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2025 earlier this year, attention now turns to next wave of industry-leading logistics and transport professionals that will shine in 2026.

Author: Parcel and Postal Technology International

DHL Supply Chain to invest €130m in a new 78,000m² logistics hub at Riyadh’s SILZ, enhancing supply chain connectivity, supporting Vision 2030, e-commerce growth, and regional distribution across multiple sectors.

Author: BENEWS

Tritax London Logistics Fund raised £204m in Q3 2025 toward its £400m 2026 target, adding prime assets at Park Royal and Heathrow as investor interest strengthens via CBRE IM partnerships.

Author: NewsLetterUK

AIT Home Delivery expands into Northern Ireland with a new Larne warehouse, enhancing final-mile operations and offering faster delivery, two-person service, and value-added options like room-of-choice delivery and installation.

Author: Trading View

Nordex will supply and install 12 N133/4.8 turbines for the 60MW Drumnahough Wind Farm in Donegal, supporting Ireland’s renewable goals, with installation starting 2027 under a long-term service agreement.

Author: NewsLetterUK

Manfreight acquires 100,000 sq ft Belfast warehouse for £9m, backed by Danske Bank, expanding ambient storage and strengthening its integrated logistics, warehousing, and supply chain services across the UK and Ireland.

Author: Archie Villaflores

This edition spotlights developments that are reshaping the logistics and transport sector across operational excellence, leadership, and safety standards. Entries for the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026 close on 21 November 2025. Earlier this year, The Irish Defence Forces’ J4 Logistics Branch Wins Logistics & Transport Team of the Year at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2025, illustrating how disciplined, coordinated operations drive supply chain efficiency and operational resilience. Leadership transitions are equally consequential. DHL appoints Martin Willmor as CEO UK and Ireland marks a key shift for one of the region’s leading supply chain operators. Mr Willmor’s return, following two decades of industry experience and entrepreneurial leadership, signals a strategic emphasis on growth, innovation, and operational excellence in an increasingly competitive market. Safety and sustainability are also at the forefront. Circle Logistics joins American Chemistry Council for safer chemical transport highlights the integration of industry standards with environmental stewardship. The US-based logistics firm reinforces safe chemical handling while supporting broader environmental goals. These stories reveal a sector that is evolving through high-calibre teams, strategic leadership, and responsible practices. Each article provides insight into operational, managerial, and safety priorities that shape global logistics.

Author: Archie Villaflores

After the Irish Defence Forces – J4 Logistics Branch’s win as the Logistics & Transport Team of the Year at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2025 earlier this year, attention now turns to the 2026 awards as the search continues for the next wave of industry-leading teams.

Author: TLME

Agility has opened a US$163 million (€141 million) logistics park in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The facility aims to improve warehousing, cold storage, and transport efficiency, supporting local and regional supply chain operations.