Why Supply Chain Resilience Is the Commercial Opportunity Irish Logistics and Transport Operators Cannot Afford to Ignore
Three in ten Irish businesses say supply chain disruption has worsened over the last five years, and 63 per cent of Irish business executives are adopting nearshoring or friendshoring strategies in response. Irish logistics and transport operators who invest in real-time visibility, multi-carrier freight capability, and business continuity planning will be better positioned to win contracts from customers restructuring their supply chains.
Peel Ports names new port director for Scotland
Peel Ports Group has appointed Jamie Strain, former Site Lead General Manager at Amazon's Dunfermline depot, as Port Director for its Scottish Clydeport operations. He succeeds Jim McSporran and will oversee Hunterston PARC, KGV Dock and Greenock.
Tritax Big Box delivers 1m sq ft Amazon warehouse
Tritax Big Box REIT, the British logistics property investor, has completed a 1 million sq ft warehouse for Amazon at Symmetry Park in Kettering. The 20-year lease adds £9.8 million in annual rental income.
Transmec UK hires account manager for key clients
Transmec UK, part of Italian logistics group Transmec, has appointed Robert Evans as account manager to strengthen its focus on key customer accounts. Evans brings 25 years of contract management experience to the Worcestershire-based operator's UK network.
Thor Equities enters Ireland with Dublin industrial site buy
Thor Equities Group has acquired an 11-acre site adjacent to Greenogue Business Park in Dublin, marking its first investment in Ireland. The US firm plans to develop 210,000 sq ft of grade-A industrial space across four buildings.
Korean investor lists Dublin Tesco warehouse for €165m
A Korean-owned distribution centre let to Tesco in Donabate, north Dublin, has been listed for sale at €165 million. The 788,069 sq ft facility is among Ireland's largest logistics buildings, offering secure income to 2040.
Irish logistics sector resilience depends on investment, infrastructure and supply chain agility
Ireland’s logistics and transport sector is proving resilient despite geopolitical disruption and softer occupier demand, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s Q2 2026 Industrial and Logistics Marketbeat report. Supply chain agility, investment confidence, and regional infrastructure will determine long-term competitiveness.
Philip Tracey joins judging panel for Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2027
Philip Tracey, CEO of Ace Express Freight, joins the judging panel for the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2027, bringing more than three decades of experience across freight, customs clearance and logistics. His experience leading a multinational logistics provider will bring valuable commercial and operational insight to the evaluation of entries across Ireland’s logistics and transport sector.
Liquid Global Group targets furniture retailers with freight platform
Liquid Global Group, the UK freight platform, is encouraging furniture retailers to simplify freight sourcing through its logistics marketplace. The platform connects businesses with vetted freight forwarders who bid competitively for shipments across ocean, air and road.
Teesside and Sary-Arka sign cargo partnership deal
Teesside International Airport and Kazakhstan's Sary-Arka Airport have signed an MoU to explore new cargo services between the UK and Central Asia. The partnership targets scheduled and charter freighter routes, strengthening trade links between Europe and Asia.
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