Toll Group has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Transolve Global (Transolve), an Australian-based specialist in international freight forwarding of wine, bulk liquids, and perishables. This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as Transolve officially joins the Toll Global Forwarding division.

This acquisition strengthens Toll Group’s ability to deliver innovative logistics solutions to its expanded customer base, leveraging Transolve's renowned expertise in handling specialised commodities such as wines, bulk liquids, and perishables. The integration of Transolve as a separate brand within Toll Global Forwarding ensures continuity in service while enhancing the offerings available to customers.

Rachael Budd, CEO of Transolve, will now lead the newly established business unit within Toll Global Forwarding as Senior Vice President Transolve. Her leadership and industry expertise will play a crucial role in advancing the Company’s commitment to delivering greater value to customers across strategic verticals.

This acquisition reinforces Toll Group’s commitment to supporting its customers' regional and global growth ambitions, ensuring that businesses requiring specialised freight forwarding solutions continue to benefit from industry-leading services.

XPO has reported certain preliminary LTL segment operating metrics for May 2025. LTL tonnage per day decreased 5.7%, as compared with May 2024, attributable to a year-over-year decrease of 5.0% in shipments per day and a decrease of 0.7% in weight per shipment.

Actual results for May 2025 may vary from the preliminary results reported above.

XPO moves 17 billion pounds of freight per year, enabled by its proprietary technology. It serves approximately 55,000 customers with 606 locations and 38,000 employees in North America and Europe.

bpostgroup has hosted its Capital Markets Day, during which CEO Chris Peeters, CFO Philippe Dartienne, and the business units’ CEOs presented the Company’s strategy and financial outlook.

The Company remains firmly committed to preserving its standalone investment-grade credit rating, with a clear deleveraging plan in place following the Staci acquisition. In the near term, debt reduction takes priority over M&A, supported by strong cash flows and a disciplined financial strategy, with the objective of reducing the leverage ratio to below 2.5x by 2027.

bpostgroup has been active in eCommerce and logistics for almost ten years. With its ambition for 2029, it wants to accelerate this transformation and grow into a regional and digital expert in parcel-sized logistics. This means that it is reviewing operational processes to put parcels at the core of its activities, while continuing to deliver postal products. To achieve this, it has set up #Reshape2029, a solid transformation strategy that will reposition the group in the market and achieve sustainable growth in terms of revenue, profit margin, and market relevance.

bpostgroup is building on its ambition towards 2029 to become a regional and digital expert in parcel-sized logistics supported by a comprehensive transformation programme. This transformation will reposition the Company from a postal operator with logistics capabilities to a logistics leader that also provides postal services. Under the “Rethink the Possible” strategy, launched in 2024, bpostgroup has defined the strategy for this transformation and outlined a long-term ambition.

2024 also marked the first full year under new executive leadership, with all first-year priorities delivered. The group is now structured around three activities-driven business units - BeNe Last-Mile, 3PL, and Global Cross-border - while the group portfolio has been diversified, and the strategic acquisition of Staci has accelerated bpostgroup’s entry into the B2B market while strengthening its omnichannel logistics capabilities.

The “Rethink the Possible” strategy is now being put into action as part of #Reshape2029. At its core are seven “Must-Wins” that translate the strategic vision into clear actions and measurable outcomes:

3PL Europe & North America

> Successfully integrate Staci, Active Ants and Radial Europe
Become a regional leader in flexible logistics solutions. Realise commercial synergies through integrated logistics capabilities, and realise cost synergies driven by transport, warehousing, overhead and procurement synergies.
> Shift Radial US portfolio to mid-market
Drive growth across new industries, client sizes and channels, strengthening the client portfolio. Offering of Radial Fast Track to small- and mid-sized enterprises in the US enabled by growing a dedicated sales force.

BeNe Last-Mile

> Win share in the growing X2C market
Capture market share in growing X2C market segments by offering the most convenient solutions at competitive rates.
> Build B2B business
Bringing new value propositions to target segments, leveraging the strength of the group, including service offering expansion in B2B parcel-sized market.
> Secure relevance in retail network
Secure the future of our retail network by transforming bpost locations into attractive retail destinations, offering proximity multi-services and reinforcing a societal inclusion role.
> Delivering operational efficiencies
Delivering operational efficiencies by moving from mail-driven to parcel-driven operations model, reviewing round structure & flows, optimizing asset utilisation and adapting the workforce organisation.

Global Cross-border

> Build new lanes
Within Global Cross-border activities, further boost existing lanes and develop new lanes and solutions, and expand into B2B.

As part of its #Reshape2029 transformation strategy, bpostgroup outlines a financial trajectory aimed at returning to profitable growth and creating long-term shareholder value. A 3-year intermediate milestone (2024–2027) has been set within the broader transformation journey.

Over this period, top-line growth is expected to be driven primarily by the expansion of the logistics and cross-border activities, with bpostgroup’s revenue expected to exceed €5.0 billion in 2027. This will support a progressive EBIT recovery to above €275.0 million in 2027, with momentum expected to build from 2026 onward. For 2025, bpostgroup reiterates its guidance to deliver an adjusted EBIT of €150–180.0 million, with current trends suggesting reduced exposure to the lower end of the range.

As the EBIT contribution profile is shifting from legacy businesses to logistics, the 3PL business unit is emerging as the main growth engine post-transformation, while Global Cross-border is expected to remain strong and BeNe Last-Mile is progressively repositioned.

3PL combines operations in Europe and North America. In Europe, high-single-digit revenue growth CAGR is expected over 2024–2027, supported notably by the successful replication of the proven Staci growth model across the region. In North America, revenue is projected to remain broadly stable or decline slightly at a low-single-digit CAGR due to previously announced client churn in 2024 and early 2025, which is only partially offset by new client wins through the Radial Fast Track offering and ongoing market expansion into new verticals, with a focus on value over volume. As a result, total operating income for 3PL is expected to grow at a low-to-mid-single-digit CAGR2 over 2024–2027.

EBIT margin is projected in the 8–10.0% range, supported by Staci’s best-in-class profitability (>12.0%), continued margin improvement at Radial and Active Ants, and ongoing margin recovery in North America.

Global Cross-border combines operations in EurAsia and North America. In EurAsia, solid Commercial expansion is expected to drive growth, more than offsetting the structural volume decline in Postal. In North America, growth is expected to remain modest in the near-term, reflecting the impact of 2024 headwinds such as overcapacity and heightened competition, as well as tariff uncertainty that is delaying business decisions and commercial cycles. Together, at a divisional level, these dynamics are expected to result in mid-single-digit revenue growth CAGR in the next three years.

A slight margin dilution is anticipated due to product mix evolution — namely, the decline in Postal and the expansion of lower-margin Commercial flows — that is expected to be largely offset by continued transport efficiency initiatives. As a result, the EBIT margin is expected to remain strong and is projected in the range of 10–12.0% in 2027. Combined with top-line growth, the Company expect stable EBIT levels over the period.

BeNe Last-Mile continues to operate in a structurally declining mail market, with mail volumes expected to decrease at a high-single-digit rate on average annually between 2024 and 2027. While average revenue per mail item is expected to improve through price and mix effects (low-single-digit annually), this will not fully offset the volume decline — particularly following the end of the Press concession in June 2024. In addition, a temporary revenue drop is expected in 2026 due to the conclusion and retendering of two major State services (679 and ELP). In parallel, several growth drivers continue to support the top-line: Parcels X2C volumes are expected to grow at a mid-single-digit annual rate, with low-single-digit price/mix improvement. Additional top-line contribution will come from new B2B volumes, as well as sustained growth in Personalized Logistics and domestic cross-border flows. As a result, total operating income is expected to reconverge towards 2024 levels in 2027.

EBIT margin is projected at 2.5–3.5% in 2027, with 2026 reflecting temporary pressure due to the top-line decline. The margin profile also reflects a gradual shift in product mix, with a decreasing share of mail, partially offset by operational efficiencies in areas such as network flows, distribution rounds, asset utilization, and workforce organisation.

The Company’s capital expenditure strategy is focused and disciplined, with annual investments of between €160–180.0 million, half of which supporting organic growth initiatives. Key focus areas include the expansion of e-logistics capabilities, parcel lockers and network optimisation - each chosen for their ability to deliver attractive financial returns and strategic impact, with measurable improvements in operational efficiency, customer experience, quality and strategic differentiation. Even in a post-acquisition context, the company continues to reinvest in the areas that fuel long-term, sustainable growth.

bpostgroup’s dividend policy is designed to deliver consistent and attractive returns to shareholders, while supporting long-term business transformation. The Company reaffirms its distribution policy of 30–50.0% of IFRS net profit, guided by financial discipline, thereby aiming for a progressive and sustainable dividend while continuing to drive shareholder value through reinvestment and capital efficiency.

Maintaining a prudent capital structure is central to the Company’s financial strategy, with a clear commitment to preserving its standalone investment-grade credit rating. Following the Staci acquisition, bpostgroup has outlined a deleveraging path, targeting a reduction of the leverage ratio to below 2.5x by 2027. A disciplined approach ensures it can fund strategic initiatives while preserving resilience in a dynamic operating environment.

Menzies Aviation has announced the acquisition of Spirit Cargo Handling, previously owned by SAS Ground Handling Norway. The deal marks the next step in Menzies’ global strategy to expand its cargo business and marks its first air cargo operation and warehouse in Norway.

The acquisition will boost Menzies’ cargo handling capacity by 150,000 tonnes per annum. It will focus on handling high-demand products, like salmon, as well as general cargo and freighter services. As part of the deal, Menzies will resume responsibility for the Spirit cargo warehouse at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), employee contracts and existing freighter operations at the airport.

Once the deal completes, the Spirit cargo operations will be rebranded as Menzies Aviation, further strengthening the Company’s presence as a leading aviation services provider in the Nordic region.

Safety is Menzies’ number one priority, with teams already working to ensure a seamless transition upholding its global safety standards and to ensure the delivery of secure, high-quality cargo handling from day one.

By adding a new cargo station to the Menzies global network, the Company is building momentum in key markets and reinforcing a commitment to supporting cargo growth across the region. These targeted investments are a clear signal of its ambition and confidence in the sector’s long-term potential.

The addition of OSL takes the Company’s global air cargo network to 73 stations, which handled 2.4 million tonnes last year.

The HOYER Group, a leading global provider of logistics solutions for the liquid goods industry, has acquired the IBC totes logistics business activities of the French company TRANS MODAL PARTENAIRES (TMP). This strategic acquisition includes all Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC totes) managed by TMP in France and Spain, together with the services previously provided by TMP.

TMP’s strong market presence in the food and cosmetics sector in Spain and France perfectly complements HOYER’s IBC totes portfolio and enables it to offer customers even greater added value. As well as expanding market shares, the Company sees this as an opportunity to reach new customers and to further strengthen its position in the industry.

The range of services offered by the HOYER Group around the use of IBC totes includes fleet management, rental, transportation, cleaning, maintenance and repair. All the services can be modularly combined. The takeover of TMP applies retroactively as from 01 May 2025.

The HOYER Group is a leading global provider of logistics solutions for liquid goods, and specialises in their handling and transport. With its comprehensive network and innovative services, HOYER sets standards in the industry and stands by the European market even in challenging times. With a fleet of over 60,000 IBC totes, HOYER offers the chemical, food and cosmetics industries an ideal alternative to drums and tank containers to transport and store their liquid products. These small containers, with a volume of 500 - 2,500 litres, are available in various stainless-steel grades, designs and sizes, some with agitators, heating and dangerous goods approval - in Europe, the US and China.

TRANS MODAL PARTENAIRES is a renowned provider of logistics solutions with a strong focus on IBC totes management and services, and with a powerful market presence in France and Spain.

Global air freight demand rose by 5.8% compared to April 2024 levels (+6.5% for international operations). Capacity increased by 6.3% compared to April 2024 (+6.9% for international operations).

The performance builds on March’s solid performance Seasonal demand for fashion and consumer goods, front-loading ahead of US tariff changes, and lower jet fuel prices have combined to boost air cargo. With available capacity at record levels and yields improving, the outlook for air cargo is encouraging. Jet fuel prices dropped 21.2% year-on-year and 4.1% month-on-month, the third consecutive monthly decrease.

While April brought good news, stresses in world trade exist. Shifts in trade policy, particularly in the US, are already reshaping demand and export dynamics. Year-on-year, world industrial production rose 3.2% in March. Air cargo growth outpaced global goods trade, which increased by 6.5% over the previous month. The global manufacturing PMI rose to 50.5 in April, signalling expansion for the fourth consecutive month. However, the PMI for new export orders fell 2.8 points to 47.2, remaining below the 50 threshold for growth.

Asia-Pacific airlines saw 10.0% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in April. Capacity increased by 9.4% year-on-year. North American carriers saw 4.2% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in April. Capacity increased by 4.6% year-on-year.

European carriers saw 2.9% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in April. Capacity increased 3.3% year-on-year. Middle Eastern carriers saw 2.3% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo in April, the slowest among the regions. Capacity increased by 5.5% year-on-year.

Latin American carriers saw a 10.1% year-on-year increase in demand growth for air cargo in April, the strongest growth among the regions. Capacity increased 8.5% year-on-year. African airlines saw a 4.7% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo in April. Capacity increased by 9.7% year-on-year.

All international routes experienced growth in April, except for Middle East-Europe, Africa-Asia, and intra-European route.

> Asia-North America saw 1.9% YoY growth, with two consecutive months of growth and a 24.4% market share
> Europe-Asia saw 11.3% YoY growth with 26 consecutive months of growth and a 20.5% market share
> Europe-Middle East saw a 4.6% YoY decline, with a 5.7% market share
> Middle East-Asia saw 6.7% YoY growth, with two consecutive months of growth and a 7.3% market share
> Within Asia saw 10.0% YoY growth, 18 consecutive months of growth and a 7.0% market share
> Europe-North America recorded 9.6% YoY growth, 15 consecutive months of growth and a 13.3% market share
> Africa-Asia saw a 7.9% decline YoY and a 1.4% market share
> Within Europe saw a 8.8% decline YoY and a 2.0% market share.

Total cargo traffic market share by region of carriers is Asia-Pacific 34.2%, Europe 21.5%, North America 25.8%, Middle East 13.6%, Latin America 2.9%, and Africa 2.0%.

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. has reported certain less-than-truckload (“LTL”) operating metrics for May 2025. Revenue per day decreased 5.8% as compared to May 2024 due to an 8.4% decrease in LTL tons per day that was partially offset by an increase in LTL revenue per hundredweight.

The decrease in LTL tons per day was attributable to a 6.8% decrease in LTL shipments per day and a 1.9% decrease in LTL weight per shipment. For the quarter-to-date period, LTL revenue per hundredweight and LTL revenue per hundredweight, excluding fuel surcharges, increased 3.2% and 5.6%, respectively, as compared to the same period last year.

Revenue results for May reflect continued softness in the domestic economy as well as the impact of lower fuel prices on yields. ODFL believe that its market share has remained relatively consistent throughout this extended period of economic softness, despite the year-over-year decrease in its LTL volumes.

While the macroeconomic environment remains uncertain, the Company will continue to focus on executing on its long-term strategic plan. The Company’s service metrics and value proposition remain best in class, which it believe puts it in a unique position to win profitable market share and increase shareholder value over the long term.

New Century Logistics has entered into a Letter of Intent with Ms. Chiu Nga Ting, the sole shareholder of Asiatic Logistics to acquire 51.0% of the issued and outstanding shares of Asiatic. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing New Century's presence in Asia and advancing the development of a comprehensive global logistics ecosystem.

The signing of the LOI signifies a significant milestone in the ongoing strategic partnership between New Century and Asiatic. It builds upon the existing framework agreement and underscores the mutual commitment to leveraging synergies and optimising operational efficiencies. This acquisition is expected to bolster New Century's core advantages in the Asian market and catalyse the full-chain upgrade of its global logistics network.

New Century and Asiatic have a long-standing history of collaboration. In July 2023, the two parties entered into a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement, focusing on complementary transportation services, joint market expansion, and resource sharing. The goal of this partnership was to build an integrated "global-regional" logistics network. The proposed acquisition of 51.0% equity in Asiatic represents a strategic upgrade based on the successful outcomes of previous cooperation. This move aims to deepen the mechanism of shared benefits through equity binding, promoting a leapfrog development from business collaboration to strategic win-win outcomes.

Asiatic, as a benchmark company in the logistics sector of East Asia, has been deeply involved in the air freight markets of Japan and Southeast Asia since its establishment in 2007. Asia has leveraged its core services, such as "Japan Dedicated Line," "General Cargo Charter Flights," and "Special Cargo Transportation," along with the support of its subsidiary, JP International Logistics Limited (which focuses on Japanese eCommerce business), to become one of the most competitive logistics service providers in East Asia. Its main businesses, including "Hong Kong to Japan Charter Flights for E-commerce" and "Air Freight Capacity in Europe/Western Asia/Southeast Asia," complement the cross-continental air freight advantages of New Century in the US, Europe, and the Middle East.

Pursuant to the LOI, the specifics of the proposed 51.0% equity transaction, including the purchase price and payment terms, will be finalised through a subsequent formal acquisition agreement. This agreement will take into account various factors, such as Asiatic's financial performance, the prevailing market environment and relevant industry benchmarks.

The strategic value of the acquisition to New Century is evident in the following three key areas:

> Deep cultivation in the Asian market: Asiatic's extensive local network, customs clearance experience, and eCommerce freight advantages in Japan and Southeast Asia will significantly bolster New Century's "last mile" service offerings in Asia. This is particularly crucial given the rapid growth of cross-border eCommerce, enabling New Century to solidify its position as a leading logistics hub in East Asia.
> Global Link Network Expansion: By integrating Asiatic's operations with New Century's existing routes in the US, Europe, and the Middle East, the acquisition will create a seamless "Asia-Europe-Middle East" logistics corridor. This will allow New Century to offer customers an integrated "door-to-door" cross-border transportation solution, enhancing its global logistics capabilities.
> Resource collaboration and efficiency: The two parties will collaborate further by sharing warehousing facilities, transportation vehicles, and supply chain management systems. This synergy will optimise transportation times and costs while improving market penetration through customer referral mechanisms.

Upon the successful completion of the acquisition, New Century will designate Japan as one of its key strategic hubs in Asia, leveraging it to expand both regional and transcontinental business operations. The following initiatives outline New Century's strategic roadmap:

> Strengthen the function of Japan hub: Utilising Asiatic's "special line charter," "eCommerce" services, and the expertise of its subsidiary, JP International, Japan will be developed into a "transshipment centre" for New Century's Asia region. This hub will connect Southeast Asia, Europe, America, and the Middle East markets, creating a multi-directional logistics channel that links "Japan-Southeast Asia-global;

> Develop customised eCommerce logistics products: In response to the explosive growth of the Japanese cross-border eCommerce market, New Century will collaborate with Asiatic to launch a "Japan-global" eCommerce special line service. This service will cover the entire process of forward transportation, customs clearance, warehousing, and terminal distribution, offering eCommerce customers an expedited "72-hour customs clearance + 48-hour door-to-door" express logistics experience.

> Deepening local resource integration: Leveraging the Asiatic team's in-depth understanding of the Japanese market, New Century plans to establish strategic partnerships with leading eCommerce platforms and manufacturing enterprises in Japan. This initiative aims to expand the customer base and enhance market penetration.

> Driving digital and intelligent upgrades: New Century will integrate its self-developed "Global Supply Chain Visualisation System" with Asiatic's existing management platform. This integration will enable real-time synchronisation of Japanese warehousing, transportation, and customs clearance data. The enhanced system will improve the accuracy of cargo tracking and the efficiency of abnormal response, providing customers with "one-click query and whole-process control" digital services.

Asiatic Logistics was established in 2007, with its headquarters in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong. Asiatic Logistics focuses on the air freight markets of Japan and Southeast Asia, offering services such as general cargo air transport, special cargo transportation, customised solutions, customs clearance agency, and cargo tracking. and is one of the most competitive logistics providers in East Asia.

New Century is an international freight forwarding company and logistics service provider. Its customers include direct shippers and other freight forwarders. New Century assists its clients in both importing and exporting of goods which principally involves the arrangement of shipment upon receipt of booking instructions from customers, including sale of cargo space, cargo pick up, off-airport air cargo security screening, palletisation, preparation of shipping documentation, arrangement of customs clearance and cargo handling at ports. New Century's freight forwarding services principally generate revenues from air freight export shipments to regions such as North America, Europe and Asia.

I Squared Capital has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Royale Cold Storage (“RCS”), a leading cold storage operator in the Philippines. This investment is the first step in I Squared’s strategy to build a leading institutional cold storage platform in the Philippines.

RCS operates five strategically located cold storage facilities that serve as key distribution hubs for Metro Manila and surrounding provinces, supporting a blue-chip client base across quick service restaurants (QSRs), meat processors, agriculture, and food retail.

The Company’s strong national presence, long-standing customer relationships, and scalable infrastructure make it an ideal platform to build a leading cold chain network across the country.

RCS look forward to its partnership with I Squared Capital as it enters the next phase of growth. Their global expertise in infrastructure and experience in cold storage will help it expand and enhance its capabilities and better serve the growing demand from the Philippines’ food and agriculture ecosystem.

The cold storage sector in the Philippines benefits from strong macro tailwinds including population growth, rapid urbanisation, and maturing consumer preferences. These trends are fuelling an increasing need for food security through reliable cold chain infrastructure. Taken together, these factors are expected to drive double digit annual growth in the sector over the next decade.

This investment marks the continued expansion of I Squared Capital’s global cold storage strategy, building on its experience from CubeCold in Europe and WOW Logistics in the US. The closing is subject to certain customary conditions, including anti-trust clearance in the Philippines.

Buske Logistics has announced its partnership with Strategic Warehousing, LLC, a premier provider of critical contract logistics services with expertise in the food and beverage industries. Strategic Warehousing is an integrated logistics company based in Eagan, MN, US, that provides warehousing services to the food and beverage industries, with an expertise in confectionary products. Strategic currently operates three warehouses totalling 20,900 m2 in the Twin Cities.

Buske Logistics is a 102-year-old, asset-light contract warehousing company with a focus on food and beverage, and automotive industries. The Strategic partnership gives it an opportunity to expand its offering to the confectionary industry and expand its network in a highly attractive geography.

The transaction was led by Nick Heinz, Daena Baker, Erin Brothers, and Jimmy Aho at Buske, and by Pedro Freyre and Milos Milosevic at Fourshore Partners. Akerman LLP served as legal counsel to Buske and Fourshore.

Co-op and Royal Mail have signed a partnership to rollout parcel lockers at the UK convenience retailer’s stores. The first ones will launch in summer, with plans for lockers at 100 stores.

The lockers will add an additional convenient service for the community at Co-op stores, allowing people to drop off pre-labelled Royal Mail parcels and returns 24/7. Collection will also be available at the lockers soon.

The lockers provide label printing, meaning customers simply need to pay for postage online and print the label by scanning a QR code at the locker, or request a QR code if they are returning a purchase.

Royal Mail’s prices start from as little as £1.55 online for a small parcel that fits through the letterbox, which is the cheapest on the market.

Royal Mail launched its own parcel locker network in December to meet growing demand for convenient parcel drop-off and collection options from online shoppers and growing numbers of people selling on second-hand marketplaces.

In addition to home delivery, there are now more than 23,000 locations where Royal Mail customers can drop off and collect parcels including 1,700 lockers, 8,000 Collect+ stores, 11,500 Post Office branches, 1,200 Royal Mail Customer Service Points and 1,400 parcel postboxes. Customers can also drop off parcels small enough to fit in any of the 115,000 postboxes and request proof of postage.

DP World Trade Finance and J.P. Morgan are collaborating to improve access to working capital in emerging markets, where supply chain disruptions and limited credit continue to hinder trade.

The world is facing a US$2.5 trillion global trade finance gap, hindering the growth of global trade and impacting businesses worldwide. Many businesses are underserved by traditional financial institutions due to limited data on their creditworthiness, making it challenging for businesses to secure affordable credit. This collaboration aims to address this gap and enables both companies to share the risk on trade finance transactions.

The first transaction supported a leading global food company in procuring cocoa from Ivory Coast, one of the world’s most important agri-export regions. This collaboration unlocked over US$70.0 million in annual procurement opportunities for the client, and brought significant value into an emerging economy like Ivory Coast.

The two companies will be working together to explore and broaden access to structured trade finance in pivotal markets through innovative financial frameworks.

Deliveroo has launched drone deliveries in Dublin, Ireland. Through a new partnership with Manna, an established global drone delivery operator, the service is designed to support Deliveroo’s continuous mission to improve the customer experience.

The innovative service is based in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, with Deliveroo conducting a test phase over the coming weeks. Deliveroo will use the initial weeks to assess how drones can help serve suburban and harder to reach locations, with the ultimate aim of unlocking new customers through super-fast deliveries, complementing its extensive rider network.

Over the coming days, customers in a 3km radius of Blanchardstown will be able to order from leading local restaurants including Musashi, WOWBurger, Boojum and Elephant & Castle - flown to customers in as little as three minutes. The flight time does not cover the full order duration

Deliveroo is aiming to expand the service to more restaurants and launch grocery and retail deliveries within the next six months.

By bypassing road traffic, drone deliveries can significantly cut wait times and reduce emissions, offering a faster and more sustainable alternative to traditional delivery methods, particularly suited to suburban locations where Deliveroo is looking to increase its presence. The objective is also for Deliveroo drone deliveries to support participating merchants in growing their sales by appealing to and reaching new customers, complementing Deliveroo’s existing delivery network.

Drones will be deployed from Manna’s local delivery hub, flying at speeds of up to 80 km/h with a flight time of as little as three minutes. Upon arrival, the drone hovers and gently lowers the food to the ground via a secure, biodegradable tether, ensuring a seamless and contact-free delivery experience.

Manna, which has already completed over 170,000 delivery flights in the Dublin 15 and holds full regulatory approvals, will operate the drones. Each drone is equipped with advanced safety features, including backup systems and a parachute, and is continuously monitored by a dedicated dispatcher throughout its flight.

Eligible customers within the correct radius will need to validate their address via the app before it confirms a suitable pin location for a safe drop off, typically a driveway, front or back garden. Once an order is placed, they will be able to track the delivery as usual and will be notified when the drone is nearby so they can receive the order.

Deliveroo is excited by the prospect of expanding the service to its other markets, subject to the benefits to consumer experience, following the launch in Ireland, alongside regulatory evolution in other markets. The company welcomes the UK Government's £20 million investment to advance commercial drone operations and bring this technology closer to reality for UK consumers.

AD Ports Group has opened the first phase of Tbilisi Intermodal Hub, Georgia’s first modern, bonded container and intermodal terminal, and a key logistics link in the Group’s emerging Central Asian transport strategy.

The state-of-the-art, rail-linked logistics centre connects the Caspian and Black seas through Georgia, forming a vital part of the Middle Corridor, the shortest trade route between Asia and Europe.

AD Ports Group owns a 60.0% stake in Tbilisi Intermodal Hub, and the rest is held by Inveco LLC, a local Georgian investment advisory firm, and Wilhelmsen Group.

The first phase of Tbilisi Intermodal Hub is Tbilisi Dry Port, an Inland Container Depot (ICD) handling container cargo delivered by rail and truck. The Group and its partners plan to expand the facility significantly by early 2026 to add long-term warehousing, additional container yards and truck parking, and a fourth railway spur, to transform it into a full-service import-and-export logistics hub for all of Central Asia, a fast-growing region that AD Ports Group is targeting as a strategic growth corridor.

As it expands in its second and third phases, Tbilisi Intermodal Hub will process many types of cargo, including containerised vehicles, and forms of containerised bulk and break-bulk commodities such as minerals, ores, and fertilisers playing an important role in the supply chains of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, as well as an East-West crossroads for goods between China and Europe.

Tbilisi Intermodal Hub’s soft launch commenced on 03 May when it received its first shipment of 30 containers, each carrying over 26 tonnes of cargo, via rail link from an MSC ship docked at Georgia’s Black Sea Port of Batumi.

An inland extension of Batumi and the Port of Poti, Georgia’s key seaports, Tbilisi Intermodal Hub will play a vital role as a logistics staging hub accelerating trade flows across the Caucasus region and Central Asia. The facility has received both customs zone authorisation and Georgia’s first railway infrastructure operation and safety certification, from the state Rail Transport Agency.

The inauguration of the Georgian intermodal logistics hub is a milestone in the Group’s strategy of developing the Middle Corridor into a viable, modern high-volume trade corridor linking China and Europe by overland route through Central Asia with the Group’s ports and maritime assets in Türkiye and Pakistan.

Spanning 7,000 km and requiring a journey of 10 to 15 days, the Middle Corridor is expected to handle up to 1.9 million Twenty Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of container cargo annually by 2040, as manufacturers seek to avoid longer seaborne routes.

Beyond serving the Georgian Black Sea ports of Poti and Batumi as a depot for international shipping lines, the intermodal facility will function as a regional logistics hub for goods destined for neighbouring countries such as Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Tbilisi Intermodal Hub is designed for scale and efficiency, featuring three, 600-metre-long railway spurs, two dedicated locomotives for shunting connected to the main rail sorting station, a 50,000 m2 container yard equipped with brand-new three-unit reach stackers, and Class B warehouse, covering 2,500 m2, and a fleet of forklifts and customs-licensed weighing scales. In a second phase to be completed by early 2026, a fourth rail spur will be added, as well as a Class A warehouse covering 9,800 m2, and additional container yards.

Tbilisi Intermodal Hub will initially handle up to 96,000 TEUs annually. The facility enables flexible cargo flows from Central Asia and the Far East via multiple transport modes -- railcars, shipper-owned containers, and trucks -- with seamless cross-docking to ocean carriers for global distribution, and vice versa.

By early 2026, the second phase of construction will more than double the annual handling capacity of Tbilisi Intermodal Hub to up to 200,000 TEUs.

Besides its connection to Georgia’s national rail network, Tbilisi Intermodal Hub has direct access to the country’s international highways, bypassing city congestion, and close proximity to major border crossings— being only 70 km from both Armenia and Azerbaijan, and just 7 km from Tbilisi International Airport.

The inauguration of Tbilisi Intermodal Hub marks a significant milestone in AD Ports Group's mission to enhance global trade routes and logistics capabilities. This state-of-the-art facility not only strengthens the economic ties between the UAE and Georgia but also positions both nations as pivotal players in the Middle Corridor.

IAG Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo and MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) have announced their intention to move forward with the launch of their Global Cargo Joint Business. Following the initial announcement in April 2025, the partnership is now targeting a formal launch in late 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.

The global partnership will deliver new routing opportunities, increased operational agility, and unparalleled connectivity for customers across the global air freight market.

The Global Cargo Joint Business’ value proposition lies in enhanced routing flexibility and capacity options connecting APAC, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Europe, and the Americas. The partnership will unlock new routings not previously available via a single booking, opening fresh trade opportunities across the world. At launch, the parties will focus on key cargo markets, with additional countries expected to be included in future phases, in line with regulatory approvals.

The three carriers will be working to progressively align systems, processes, and commercial offerings to ensure a smooth rollout for customers. Streamlined products, services, enhanced digital solutions and a combined Avios loyalty proposition are expected to form part of the collective offering in due course.

The carriers will look to optimise freighter and belly hold capacity across their combined networks, improving efficiency and flexibility for customers. Additionally, coordinated ground handling and trucking will deliver a smoother experience for customers booking their cargo through the new cargo joint business.

At the same time, the three carriers will enter into individual agreements with the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the largest humanitarian organisation fighting hunger, very soon. The three carriers will propose to provide in total 1,000 tonnes of free tonnage to support WFP in the delivery of essential food supplies and commodities. This initiative reflects Global Cargo Joint Business’ unified commitment to humanitarian aid and the broader goal of ending world hunger.

The partners remain focused on obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals and are progressing towards the scheduled launch in late 2025. More updates will be shared as the go-live date approaches.

NTG Neptun Transport has attained the highest level of security certification in road transport: TAPA TSR1. This marks a significant milestone and, at the same time, reaffirms its position as one of Scandinavia’s most secure carriers within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, where it meets all GDP requirements and has many years of proven experience.

In a time of increasing threats to valuable and easily marketable goods such as pharmaceuticals, branded products, and electronics, it is crucial to demonstrate that security is of the highest standard. With the TAPA TSR1 certification, we offer that – and more.

TAPA (Transported Asset Protection Association) sets global standards for supply chain security. TSR (Truck Security Requirements) applies to road transport – and Level 1 is the highest security tier available. Therefore, this certification is a guarantee that every TAPA-booked transport solution meets the strictest international requirements. The solution is built around a series of advanced security measures that together provide unmatched protection:

> Specialised trailers with electronic and remote-controlled locks, access codes, and solar panels as an additional energy source
> Concealed GPS units and geofenced routes with alerts for deviations or unauthorised stops
> 24/7 monitoring from our control tower
> Panic boxes for drivers with direct contact to local police
> TAPA-approved rest areas

Yusen Logistics has launched "Yusen Vantage Focus - Book" (YVF - Book) in Japan, marking a significant expansion of its digital transformation initiatives in its home market. This launch represents a strategic milestone in Yusen Logistics' commitment to digitalising freight forwarding services for Japanese businesses.

YVF - Book introduces a comprehensive digital booking platform tailored for the Japanese market, offering seamless integration of air and ocean freight booking capabilities with real-time tracking and document management features. The platform's interface has been fully localised for Japanese users while maintaining global connectivity with Yusen Logistics' international network.

Key Features of "YVF - Book" in Japan:

1. Advanced Booking process aligned with local business practice: Customers can place Air and Ocean Freight Forwarding bookings directly through the platform, with Japanese compliance requirements built into the booking flow.
2. Centralised Management: Users can manage all shipment-related documents and information in one location, providing a comprehensive overview and enhancing operational efficiency.
3. Real-time Visibility: Customers benefit from full visibility of their shipments, with access to live status updates and milestone tracking, ensuring they stay informed throughout the journey.
4. Fully localised Japanese language interface: The fully localised Japanese interface offers seamless navigation in native Japanese language, ensuring clear communication and efficient operations for users across all shipping management functions.

The Japan launch follows successful implementations in Hong Kong, Australia, Thailand, New Zealand, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Canada, and Europe. Japanese customers can access the complete Yusen Vantage Focus ecosystem through all three integrated platforms:

> YVF - Book: Digital booking platform (https://connect.yvf.yusen-logistics.com/login)
> Yusen Vantage Focus - Quote: Instant freight rate quotations (https://quote-book.yvf.yusen-logistics.com/)
> Yusen Vantage Focus - Track: Real-time cargo visualization (https://rt.yusen-logistics.com/yusenvantagefocus/anonymous)

Kuehne + Nagel is expanding its collaboration with SATS to enhance value in supply chains through trucking, warehousing, and time-critical shipment solutions. Advancing the strategic objectives of their 2023 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on value chain optimisation and sustainability, Kuehne + Nagel and SATS Ltd. have introduced an expedited delivery service for urgent aircraft parts in Singapore. The two companies are also expanding their partnership to strengthen resilience and enhance efficiency in global air cargo logistics supply chains.

SATS Ltd. and Sterling, a Kuehne + Nagel company, have launched the new solution at Singapore Changi Airport to address aircraft-on-ground (AOG) emergencies - critical situations where aircraft are grounded due to technical or mechanical issues. These disruptions can result in significant operational and financial impacts, making quick access to spare parts a high priority for the aviation industry. The new solution reduces delivery times and provides enhanced real-time shipment visibility, enabling faster return to service.

The companies launched Sea-Air logistics in Los Angeles and Singapore hubs which offers faster connectivity, reducing transit time, costs, and carbon emissions by streamlining shipment handling directly from port to airside facilities.

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, and Kuehne + Nagel have successfully launched a service at Frankfurt Airport to accelerate import cargo clearances. The initiative aims to optimise operational capacity and reduce delays by streamlining cargo pick-up and delivery by truck, ensuring customers’ requests are fulfilled immediately. Further joint projects are planned at Frankfurt Airport to improve air freight processes at the hub.

The companies said they are committed to expanding their global collaboration to include solutions for the healthcare and aerospace sectors.

DHL Aviation, the aviation business of DHL Express, has launched Xcelerate, a premium fast-track airport-to-airport cargo product designed to offer customers priority shipping and superior service. This innovative offering provides the fastest available shipping options with guaranteed capacity and shorter transit times. The launch aims to meet the evolving needs of customers seeking expedited logistics solutions and enhances DHL Aviation's range of international air cargo products for freight forwarders and major shippers.

Customers can benefit from immediate booking confirmations within the scope of a guaranteed service, ensuring that late bookings are accommodated efficiently. The product also allows for last-minute cargo acceptance, close to flight departures, with high loading priority. This means that shipments can be dispatched with guaranteed capacity at short notice, subject to availability, ensuring that urgent logistics needs are met.

Xcelerate ensures priority release at destinations, meaning that shipments that arrive last will be the first to be recovered, enhancing efficiency for DHL customers. A dedicated customer service team will oversee shipments end-to-end, providing proactive email notifications to keep customers informed throughout the process and ensuring a seamless journey.

The introduction of Xcelerate not only enhances the product portfolio but also aligns with DHL's sustainability goals, incorporating a mandatory Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) surcharge. This initiative supports DHL's commitment to achieving over 30.0% SAF blending by 2030 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

FedEx announced that its hubs at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, China (CAN) and Kansai International Airport, Japan (KIX) have been awarded with the prestigious CEIV Pharma Corporate Certification. This marks a significant milestone in the Company’s ongoing commitment to quality, compliance, and leadership in pharmaceutical logistics.

The Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma Certification, from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), ensures the highest standards in the handling and transportation of time and temperature sensitive healthcare products such as pharmaceutical and vaccines across air networks. This corporate-level certification is a testament of the strength of FedEx’s quality management system and its expertise in delivering fully compliant, end-to-end logistic services that meet the rigorous demands of the increasingly complex and highly regulated pharmaceutical industry.

Healthcare innovation demands smarter, faster, and more resilient supply chains. As Asia Pacific rapidly emerges as a global hub for clinical trials and biopharma manufacturing, the need for secure, compliant, and technology enabled logistics is more important than ever.

The Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Logistics market is projected to grow from US$163.0 billion in 2025 to US$225.0 billion by 2030, reflecting a CAGR of 6.68%. Additionally, the region accounts for approximately 50.0% of global clinical trials, highlighting its vital role in global pharmaceutical research and development. Customers in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector need closed loop temperature-controlled services to preserve temperature integrity to ensure product efficacy.

With decades of experience, FedEx provides expertise in customised solutions for clinical trial solutions, biologics and vaccines enabled by its robust International Express network, customised Time Critical Special Services (SpS), and a global network of Life Science Centres in Incheon (Korea), Singapore, Tokyo (Japan), Mumbai (India), Memphis (US), and Veldhoven (the Netherlands). The Company’s extensive healthcare infrastructure also includes 130+ cold-chain facilities worldwide, ensuring continuous temperature integrity for shipments moving through its domestic and international networks.

The certifications at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, China (CAN) and Kansai International Airport, Japan (KIX) are part of a broader FedEx initiative to expand CEIV-compliant infrastructure globally. As of May 2025, a total of nineteen FedEx facilities worldwide, including key locations in Europe and the Americas, will operate under the CEIV Pharma quality framework further strengthening the Company’s position as a trusted logistics partner for the global healthcare industry.

FedEx announced its transition to a direct-serve presence in Vietnam with immediate effect, to meet the country’s growing international shipping demand. This represents a strategic change aimed at enhancing the Company’s competitiveness and preparing for future growth in this critical market in our extensive network.

Local businesses can now enjoy greater access to FedEx’s comprehensive portfolio of international shipping solutions, and advanced digital tools that make shipping easier and more efficient through the FedEx website. Local service provider, Song Binh Trading and Services Co., Ltd. will continue to provide pickup, delivery, and customs clearance services across the country. Additionally, Vietnamese businesses and individual shippers can enjoy expanded access to FedEx Billing Online for improved management of shipments and invoices, improved payment flexibility, and strengthened customer support.

FedEx has been facilitating trade in Vietnam since 1994, being a key player in fostering connections between Vietnam and the global market through its swift and reliable logistics services. For the past three decades, FedEx has been empowering Vietnamese businesses to achieve success in their cross-border trade efforts.

In April 2025, FedEx launched a new flight connecting Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam to the US. Operating six weekly flights with a dedicated FedEx Boeing 777 freighter, shipments from Vietnam will be consolidated in Ho Chi Minh City before being transported to Singapore for the direct flight to Anchorage, ensuring a more seamless, faster, and efficient journey to the US. FedEx now operates a total of 42 weekly flights out of Vietnam to the rest of the world, reinforcing a commitment to reliable and timely international shipping.

GEODIS has announced the launch of GEODIS AirSmart, a new low-carbon solution designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to air freight by leveraging performance.

By selecting the most energy-efficient aircraft and optimising routing, GEODIS AirSmart significantly reduces GHG emissions. Leveraging external flight data and advanced analytics tools, the solution enables smarter routing decisions while enhancing performance.

This innovation marks a new step forward in GEODIS' route to decarbonisation and to support its customers in achieving their climate goals. It also aligns with GEODIS' pledge to reduce absolute air freight emissions by 25.0% by 2030.

Emission savings through GEODIS AirSmart are available to all customers via its digital platforms, offering tangible and comparable environmental progress. It's a unique key differentiator in the freight forwarding industry increasingly focused on carbon-conscious performance.

GEODIS also plans to expand its maritime offering by deploying a complementary solution based on a similar approach to lower emissions related to ocean freight.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Air China Cargo have announced the start of a scheduled freighter service from Guangzhou, China, to Prestwick, Scotland as the first flight landed at PIK.

The new service commences with three flights per week, with the expectations this will grow over time and means there will be seven freighter flights per week between China and Glasgow Prestwick, Scotland, UK.

Air China Cargo will base an operational and commercial team at PIK to develop their UK freighter operations and support the service.

As China’s national flag carrier, Air China Cargo’s decision to operate direct flights between Guangzhou and Glasgow Prestwick is a strong vote of confidence in the airport’s capabilities and ambition to become the UK’s leading gateway for East Asia trade.

Samskip is revitalising its UK trade strategy with a new direct connection offering more flexibility, efficiency, and multimodal options for northeast England. The Company has launched a new shortsea container service calling at the Port of Blyth, enhancing multimodal connections between the UK and key European trade hubs.

This strategic expansion strengthens its presence in northeast England, offering shippers a reliable, cost-efficient and sustainable transport alternative that connects seamlessly to Samskip’s wider European network.

This new service opens up opportunities for regional shippers seeking dependable and environmentally conscious logistics. The Blyth service brings added value to Samskip’s UK customers by introducing:

> Direct weekly sailings between Blyth and Rotterdam
> Fast transshipment to European markets via Samskip’s hub network
> Seamless road and rail connections for inland distribution
> High-frequency departures and reliable transit schedules
> A more sustainable alternative to traditional trucking routes

This launch marks more than just a new service — it signals Samskip’s renewed focus and commitment to revitalising its UK trade. With the addition of Blyth, the Company is not only expanding port options for greater efficiency and flexibility, but also taking decisive steps to strengthen service reliability, reach new customers, and support its UK client base with improved access to European markets. As it invests in this new chapter, Samskip is inviting new and returning customers to rediscover what it can offer — with local care, smarter routing, and the backing of one of Europe’s largest multimodal networks.

The Port of Blyth was selected for its strategic location, modern infrastructure, and growing importance as a regional logistics hub. Its proximity to key industrial zones and ports of entry makes it a vital part of Samskip’s UK strategy moving forward.

The Port of Blyth is supporting the launch of this new strategic service which will provide great links into The Netherlands and broader European markets. Together with its logistics arm, Transped, it is providing a full suite of value-added services including cross-docking, storage, and export packing, to ensure a seamless and efficient supply chain for customers.

This new development reflects Samskip’s broader commitment to strengthening European supply chains through smart, sustainable investments offering businesses of all sizes the benefits of flexibility, reliability, and a true partner in logistics.

With the construction of the push barge Rhenus Berlin 1, the Rhenus Group is setting an important milestone in sustainable logistics for the wind energy industry. The tailor-made barge will be constructed specifically to ENERCON’s requirements for the transport of the newest generation of rotor blades and will facilitate the future-oriented shift of project transports from the road onto the waterway. Cooperation partner ENERCON thus receives an effective alternative for the supply of its wind farm construction sites.

The completion of Rhenus Berlin 1 is expected within the year, the vessel consists of a push boat and a barge built from three separate parts. The drive unit is intentionally fitted externally: The coupled push boat provides the needed flexibility and enables the transport even through restrictive lock chambers.

In future, the first ship of this possible new series will operate especially within the North German canals – in the first instance, for the transport of project partner ENERCON’s rotor blades within the supply of wind farm projects featuring the new E-175 EP5 turbine type. With a loading length of 92 metres and an external length of 100 metres, the barge prototype can transport up to two rotor blades of the newest ENERCON generation with a blade length of up to 86 metres.

The construction of the push barge was matched exactly to the challenges of the inland waterway infrastructure. The Scharnebeck lock – a twin ship lift – with its chamber length of 100 metres as well as the vessel’s needed loading length of circa 92 metres provided the biggest logistical hurdle, which Rhenus and ENERCON want to master with this customisation.

ENERCON is currently extensively preparing for the ramp-up of its new top model E-175 EP5, with which the manufacturer reaches new dimensions. With a rotor diameter of 175 metres, the E-175 EP5 is one of the largest onshore wind turbines in Europe. The Company is systematically preparing for rising delivery figures, which the whole industry is expecting within the market upswing. If the roads become congested or routes are closed, it wants to have alternative means of transport available so that it can ensure components are delivered to customers’ projects on time at all times.

ENERCON is also pursuing ambitious sustainability goals throughout the entire supply chain, from building up its own fleets of e-trucks and e-transporters to using low-emission fuels and actively switching to environmentally friendly means of transport.

With the new push barge, it can not only guarantee greater reliability thanks to less congestion-prone routes, but also reduce CO2 emissions compared to road transport.

The push barge is currently being remodeled at the wharf port in Szczecin, where the new barge is being created from three individual segments. After its completion, Rhenus Berlin 1 will soon go into service and make a significant contribution to the energy transition in Germany and Europe, particularly for the wind energy sector.

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has signed a contract extension with Oman Air to provide cargo handling at Paris CDG as well as handling and trucking services connecting 11 regional airports throughout France.

Oman Air currently operates four direct flights a week between Muscat and Paris, carrying over 7,500 tonnes of cargo a year onboard its Boeing 787-900 services.

Contract extensions are earned by good customer relationships and robust performance measured against agreed service level agreements. WFS is meeting the high standards required by Oman Air. Its team in France clearly understand the airline’s processes and service expectations and the responsibility to ensure the quality of Oman Air’s bespoke freight transportation solutions, including for special commodities such as pharma, fresh produce, valuables and dangerous goods.

Through its partnership with WFS, Oman Air offers its customers a full range of value-added services, including for temperature-controlled healthcare products using WFS’ IATA CEIV Pharma and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certified Pharma Centre at CDG. In Paris, WFS also provides a European Inspection Point for perishables and pharma shipments as well as a dedicated live animal station.

WFS’ nationwide trucking network in France and offline handling services also connect cargo carried onboard Oman Air’s flights with local WFS stations in Paris Orly, Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Nice, Rennes, Strasbourg, Toulouse, and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg

At the beginning of 2025, Zalando UK awarded ID Logistics the complete management of its returns for the UK market. This operation is also based in Northampton and covers sorting, quality control, repackaging of items and their rapid reintegration into stocks within 24 to 48 hours.

This contract reinforces ID Logistics UK's position as an expert in reverse logistics in the online fashion sector with agile, traceable and perfectly scalable processes.

Logista Libros, the largest independent book distributor in Spain, estimates growth of more than 30.0% in orders for the 84th edition of the Madrid Book Fair 2025. The number of copies at the opening of the stands, which marks the volume and prospects for the year for publishers and booksellers, will be around 80,000 copies.

Data from Logista, the main supplier of the Madrid Book Fair, showed last year that the most important literary event open to the public in Spain has been flourishing in recent years. Logista Libros distributed 26.9% more units in 2024 than in 2023, going from just under 190,000 copies to more than 234,000. These figures also highlight Logista Libros’ own growth, with the addition of major publishing imprints to its distribution catalogue.

For the third consecutive year, the Book Fair’s organisers, together with distributors such as Logista Parcel and transport agencies, have agreed to provide a centralised service to optimise and organise the delivery of copies and goods to the participants’ stands. Logista Strator has also been a partner of the Fair’s for three years, offering the point-of-sale payment terminal service.

Logista Libros coordinates the distribution activities of several publishing groups, including Planeta, Urano, Harper Collins, La Esfera de los Libros, Edhasa and Maeva. More than 220 publishers publish works by more than 600 authors. Moreover, Logista Libros manages the logistics and distribution of Casa del Libro shops throughout Spain.

The Company coordinates the service for the Madrid Book Fair from its 66,000 m2 central warehouse in Cabanillas del Campo (Guadalajara), where it manages 300,000 titles and has 26 million copies in stock.

Oman Air has appointed CHI Aviation Handling its new ground handling agent (GHA) at Frankfurt Airport, Germany, effective from 01 July 2025. In addition, Oman Air Cargo chose to extend existing agreements with four other GHAs confirming its ground handling network across five European airports.

As Oman Air Cargo continues to maximise its cargo capacity within the European market, it’s vital that its relationship with chosen ground handlers remains strong, which is why it has decided on this particular European network combination.

The GHAs renewing their contracts with Oman Air are: Swissport at London Heathrow, UK; Cargogate at Munich Airport, Germany; WFS/ société de fret et de services (SFS) at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, France; and Cargologic at Zurich Airport, Switzerland.

Oman Air recently announced the expansion of its network, introducing new flights to Amsterdam and an increase in flights from Muscat to Heathrow.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has announced the renewal of a logistics contract with one of its long-standing strategic automotive OEM customers. The revenues are estimated to be around US$100.0 million over the contract period of three years.

The Wallenius Wilhelmsen group is a market leader in roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping and vehicle logistics, managing the distribution of cars, trucks, rolling equipment, and breakbulk to customers all over the world. The Company operates around 125 vessels servicing 15 trade routes to six continents, a global inland distribution network, 66 processing centres, and seven marine terminals.

The contract renewal solidifies a partnership that has been built over several years of collaboration.

As part of the contract, Wallenius Wilhelmsen will continue to deliver factory vehicle processing services, including end-of-line service, accessory installation, rail loading, and yard management. Through these services, Wallenius Wilhelmsen plays an essential role in the customer’s supply chain.

Lineage, Inc. has broken ground on an expansion at its fully automated cold storage warehouse in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands. This investment underscores Lineage’s continued commitment to strategic growth in Europe and fortifies its longstanding customer relationship with Lamb Weston which occupies the Bergen op Zoom warehouse as an anchor customer.

The site is being developed to support Lamb Weston’s long-term goals for growth and operational efficiency. The expansion is also a response to additional customer demand in the region, enabling other manufacturers to consolidate, store, and distribute products across the European region. The fully automated expansion will increase capacity by 40.0%, bringing the facility’s total storage to more than 250,000 pallet positions. Aiming to be completed in 2026, Bergen op Zoom will become one of Lineage’s largest facilities globally.

Strategically located with direct access to the major ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp and inland terminals, Bergen op Zoom offers exceptional connectivity, providing producers and retailers with faster, more streamlined movement of goods throughout the Benelux region and beyond.

Reflecting both Lineage and Lamb Weston’s shared sustainability-by-design philosophy, the expansion also incorporates advanced energy features, including BREEAM Excellent certification, rooftop solar panels, and on-site battery storage to extend the use of renewable energy and reduce environmental impact.

At present, Lineage manages over 60 strategically positioned facilities across 10 European nations, providing an overall capacity of approximately 2.5 million pallet positions. The expansion of Lineage’s Bergen op Zoom warehouse follows the Company’s recent expansion in Vejle, Denmark. Both demonstrate the Company’s commitment to strategic growth and evolving with customers in Europe and beyond.

ID Logistics has opened a second logistics site in the UK, in Leeds, marking a new stage in its development. With 117,800 m2 of warehouse space now in operation, the Group is strengthening its national presence. After a successful launch in Northampton in 2023, ID Logistics confirms its ability to support the biggest names in eCommerce, fashion and consumer goods thanks to an agile, sustainable and efficient logistics model.

ID Logistics is opening its second logistics site in the UK in Q3, 2025, in Leeds, in the North of England. This new 52,000 m2 warehouse has been designed to support an international player in the eCommerce sector. The site, designed to meet the highest operational standards, will combine automation, environmental excellence and high value-added services. As soon as it opens, it will create 250 jobs with a rapid ramp-up on high volumes, illustrating the market's confidence in the ID Logistics model: speed of deployment, operational efficiency, and industrial support.

This new location marks a strategic step in the Group's expansion in the UK.

Since June 2023, ID Logistics UK has been operating a 65,800 m2 site in Northampton, in the heart of the British logistics "Golden Triangle". This latest-generation warehouse is dedicated to the management of omnichannel returns for a global textile player, with a high level of requirements in terms of quality, deadlines and traceability.

This site, leased for 10 years, illustrates the Group's know-how in reverse logistics, and now serves as a model that can be duplicated for other projects to come.

With these two platforms totalling 117,800 m2, ID Logistics UK implements a multi-site logistics scheme for agility, performance and customer proximity. The 2024–2028 development plan provides for a rapid ramp-up of activity serving major retail, eCommerce and FMCG manufacturers in the UK.

SEGRO has signed a lease with DB Schenker to set up one of its ‘last mile’ hubs at the SEGRO Centre Paris Les Gobelins site, Paris 13, with an initial unit featuring a private courtyard.

The SEGRO Centre Paris Les Gobelins, a former freight station located in Paris’ 13th district, is an innovative, sustainable and responsible urban logistics hub that blends into an urban landscape rich in history and marked by far-reaching transformations. It is part of the dynamic, mixed-use Olympiades district, which includes public facilities such as the BnF (National Library of France), numerous shops, sports facilities, housing and offices, as well as green spaces.

The site benefits from an exceptional location, 15 minutes from the centre of Paris and 5 minutes from the ring road (Porte d'Ivry), with fast links to all districts and the A1 and A4 motorways. It is also accessible by public transport, with metro line 14 (Olympiades), RER, stations (Lyon, Austerlitz) and airports (Orly, 16 minutes away).

With a presence throughout France and a base in the Île-de-France region, DB Schenker’s ambition is to offer efficient, sustainable and innovative logistics solutions, using new technologies and multimodal transport networks.

DB Schenker has chosen the SEGRO Centre Paris Les Gobelins because it fits in with its sustainable urban logistics strategy and strengthens its presence in inner Paris, optimising its last-mile delivery operations and pursuing its commitments. Through its subsidiary ‘Les Triporteurs Français’, this branch will enable it to deliver to the south-eastern districts of Paris. We expect to be making around 250 deliveries a day, mainly B2B, to supply retailers in the consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, wine and spirits sectors.

DB Schenker will begin operations at the site in June 2025, operating with cargo bikes and electric utility vehicles.

NewCold has confirmed the development of a new, state-of-the-art facility in Sydney, targeting operations by October 2026. The site will add 100,000 frozen pallet positions to the Company’s national footprint in Australia and is expected to generate 100 new jobs mainly focused on frontline operations.

In Melbourne, NewCold will expand its Melbourne I facility with an additional 80,000 frozen pallet positions, bringing the total frozen capacity in Melbourne to 265,000 pallets. Combined with 140,000 chilled and ambient pallet positions, the facility will offer a total of 405,000 pallet positions across Melbourne, making it one of the largest cold logistics hubs in the country. Operations are targeted to commence by July 2026, with 65 new jobs to be created.

The decision follows the extension of Melbourne II, which increased the total number of pallet positions to 30,000 ambient and 85,000 frozen. NewCold’s Australian facilities exemplify its commitment to meeting the needs of the food and beverage sector across the region.

To further enhance its end-to-end logistics capabilities, NewCold is evaluating the construction of a co-located cross-dock facility at Melbourne I. This development will transform the site into a super hub for cold logistics, streamlining operations and improving delivery efficiency for customers across Victoria and beyond.

NewCold’s end-to-end logistics offering has been further enhanced by its recent acquisition of Karras, a leading refrigerated transport company founded in 1976. With newly branded trucks and trailers now in operation, NewCold offers seamless integration between high-tech warehouse storage and reliable refrigerated transport.

As Australia’s population continues to grow and demand for chilled and frozen food rises, NewCold is well-positioned to meet the country’s increasing cold chain needs with its scale, innovation, and customer-focused solutions.

El Mosca (Logista) continues to advance its strategy of growth and operational efficiency by relocating its logistics centre in Valencia. The Company has started operating in a new platform located in Alacuás, managed by Logista Real Estate, which replaces the previous facilities located in Xirivella.

This new infrastructure was created to offer a comprehensive logistics service capable of covering all the needs of its customers in the supply chain. From managing maritime shipments and customs clearance to warehousing, cross docking and distribution, El Mosca (Logista) is committed to centralising and optimising the key processes related to the movement and handling of goods, both dry and refrigerated and frozen.

The facility has a gross lettable area (GLA) of 6,524 m2 on a 24,637 m2 plot. It has differentiated areas for dry (2,058 m2), refrigerated (962 m2) and frozen (1,636 m2) products, with a total storage capacity of more than 4,000 pallets. The interior headroom of 13.7 metres allows for greater efficiency in handling goods, while the 30 loading bays facilitate inbound and outbound operations. The warehouse also includes 608 m2 of office space, a workshop, a wash bay and a 2,039 m2 container yard. The facility also features a radio-shuttle system to optimise freezer management, and it has obtained LEED Gold energy certification, which recognises its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency.

This new centre will allow El Mosca (Logista) to increase its operational capacity, especially in the loading and unloading of dry and refrigerated products. The new infrastructure will offer long-term storage for frozen products in a privileged location, very close to the Port of Valencia. Moreover, it will facilitate the expansion of operations to the islands and will allow logistics flows to be redirected from other ports to Valencia, thus offering a complete logistic solution for customers.

Thanks to this platform, El Mosca (Logista) will increase its turnover in both the maritime and the logistics fields by adding key services such as frozen storage, refrigerated cross docking and increased capacity for dry operations. This comes with a €1.9 million investment, which underscores the Company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and excellence in customer service.

Nippon Express has opened a logistics base at the new Brucargo Central facility within the Brussels Airport Cargo Zone. Belgium is home to global pharmaceutical companies as well as numerous pharmaceutical contract manufacturers, vaccine producers and biotechnology research institutes, making it a key manufacturing and development centre.

NX Belgium has been focusing on providing high-quality pharmaceutical logistics services by joining Pharma Aero and obtaining Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification as well as by establishing a new healthcare division in 2024.

To further expand its services, NX Belgium chose to relocate its warehouse and head office functions in the Brussels Airport Cargo Zone to the newly redeveloped Brucargo Central logistics facility in the centre of the zone, becoming the first company to begin operations at Brucargo Central.

The new warehouse boasts a total floor area of 10,000 m2, approximately twice that of the previous warehouse. A temperature-controlled section, of 2,000 m2, offers storage in two temperature zones -2C-8C (refrigerated) and 15C-25C (constant-temperature) - and the warehouse is fully equipped with a high-quality security system (for which TAPA-Level A certification will soon be acquired), ensuring the safe storage and transport of pharmaceuticals and other cargo requiring strict temperature control. NX Belgium expects to obtain GDP certification for the new warehouse by the end of this year.

By integrating three pre-existing locations and incorporating their office and work spaces into this warehouse, NX Belgium can position this facility as a logistics hub for pharmaceutical and other healthcare companies in Europe and continue enhancing its global logistics services.

Green Fulfilment, a certified B Corporation, announced a game-changing international expansion with the formation and incorporation of Green Fulfilment BV and the opening of its new EU fulfilment centre in Venlo, Netherlands.

This pivotal move is set to revolutionise how UK and US brands serve their European customers, enabling them to hold inventory directly within the EU and ship orders with unprecedented speed and efficiency across all member states. The new Dutch operation will uphold the same high standards of social and environmental performance that define its UK operations.

The establishment of the 2,200 m2 fulfilment centre in Venlo, a prime European logistics location, is a direct solution for businesses seeking to overcome cross-border trade complexities and enhance their competitive edge in the EU market. It follows a robust period of UK expansion for Green Fulfilment, including last year's strategic acquisition of Omni Channel Fulfilment LTD (also a certified B Corp), which strengthened its UK network. The first orders from the new Venlo fulfilment centre are set to ship in July 2025.

The Venlo location was meticulously chosen for its unparalleled logistical infrastructure. By leveraging this new EU fulfilment centre, UK and US brands can bypass common hurdles associated with cross-border shipping, such as import delays and individual customs declarations for each order. This in-market presence means quicker dispatch, faster delivery, and potentially lower shipping costs for European consumers, fostering greater customer satisfaction and loyalty. Green Fulfilment BV will also serve as a critical launchpad for EU-based clients aiming to penetrate the lucrative UK and US markets.

Sustainability and ethical operations, cornerstones of the B Corp movement, remain central to Green Fulfilment's identity. The new Dutch entity and its EU fulfilment centre will uphold the Company's commitment to eco-friendly practices, including sustainable packaging, waste reduction programmes, and carbon-conscious logistics solutions.

Arvato is continuing to invest in its healthcare business and expand the capacity at its Harsewinkel site. The next phase of the site expansion has begun and is scheduled for completion by mid-2026. The aim is to support the growth of existing clients, onboard newly acquired clients, and further strengthen Harsewinkel's leading role in logistics for pharmaceutical and medical technology products.

The campus in Harsewinkel, Germany, already comprises around 60,000 m2 of logistics and office space, spread across three modern halls. More than 1,000 employees ensure a smooth and integrated supply chain across Europe.

Arvato is investing a mid-double-digit million-euro amount in the expansion. Three new modules equipped with the latest technology are planned. In addition to a new refrigerated warehouse with a height of 18 meters (2–8C), additional ambient storage areas (15–25C) will be created, providing 22,000 additional pallet spaces. In total, the expansion will increase the site’s logistics area by approximately 20,000 m2.

All new buildings will be equipped with photovoltaic systems with a total output of around 700 kWp, contributing to Arvato’s goal of becoming climate neutral by 2030. The expansion will also create up to 70 new jobs.

Since 2019, Arvato’s revenue in Harsewinkel has grown by an average of 15.0% per year. The existing storage areas for ambient and chilled goods are now around 80.0% utilised – with this expansion, it is deliberately creating capacity for further growth.

The new buildings will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a fully automated pallet shuttle system. This will integrate seamlessly into the existing setup, which already features a wide range of automated picking technologies such as an AutoStore system, bin shuttle, rack-to-person system, and goods-to-person workstations including pick-by-light – all of which will also be expanded. Numerous autonomous forklifts and automated container transport systems are already in use.

The site in Harsewinkel offers optimal logistics conditions: within Germany, it enables next-day delivery; across Europe, the Company can deliver within 24 to 48 hours, and globally within two to four days.

Specialist copper supply chain partner Metelec has announced the launch of a new distribution facility in Belfast, offering improved convenience and delivery times for customers across Northern Ireland.

Metelec has strengthened its relationship with ARO Logistics to open the operation in their new state-of-the-art 3,345 m2 distribution facility in Newtownabbey, from which deliveries will be made across the country.

One of the UK’s largest distributors of copper bars, busbars, copper profiles and copper components, Metelec has a 4,455 m2 head office in the West Midlands, England, as well as operating from another 3,250 m2 distribution centre in Tullamore, Republic of Ireland.

The Newtownabbey centre will shorten delivery times for dozens of Northern Ireland customers, while increasing capacity and providing a convenient base for customer visits.

Tullamore will remain operational to serve Republic of Ireland-based customers.

Having a Northern Ireland base also offers the business tariff benefits as it moves its stock between England and Northern Ireland, improving the service for the whole of the island of Ireland.

Experienced sales professional Andrew Ellingham has been appointed to oversee operations in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The Company already has more than £10 million of business across the island of Ireland. This new facility will allow it to grow further while offering an improved service and customers across Northern Ireland will see an immediate difference in delivery times.

Global demand for copper is at an all-time high due to decarbonisation policies and subsequent electrification, including electric vehicles, data centres and renewable energy. Copper is an essential metal in carrying the huge volumes of electricity required by these sectors, amongst others.

Wärtsilä announced an expansion of its US and North American footprint with the establishment of the Houston Logistics Centre (HLC), located at the Company’s North American headquarters in Houston, Texas.

Set to become operational in Summer 2025, the HLC is designed to support Wärtsilä’s customer base and growing fleet of operating engine power plants across the US. The facility will enable faster delivery of engine inspection-dependent and critical components for Wärtsilä’s wide variety of power generation solutions, ensuring customers experience reduced downtime and enhanced responses during maintenance activities, or unexpected operational interruptions.

By housing these materials locally, the HLC enhances Wärtsilä’s ability to quickly respond to urgent customer needs and provide US customers with timely access to engine parts.

The decision to locate the facility in Houston was intentional, placing Wärtsilä at the centre of the US energy sector. This strategic investment supports the US economy by strengthening local operations, nearshoring critical supply chains, and delivering reliable energy solutions designed to meet evolving needs of American utilities, industrial operators, and communities working toward a more sustainable future.

The HLC further builds on Wärtsilä’s US presence alongside its Houston Expertise Centre (HEC), which delivers 24/7 remote support to its US and Canadian energy sector customers with guidance, real-time data analytics, and quick response to power plant issues.

The HLC is part of Wärtsilä Global Logistics Services, operating in more than thirty countries with the central spare part distribution centre based in Kampen, Netherlands, and satellite warehouses in Singapore; Ft. Lauderdale and Houston, US; Quito, Ecuador, and Niteroi, Brazil.

Wärtsilä has a strong presence in the US, establishing its operations there in 1979. Wärtsilä North America, Inc. employs more than 900 professionals in 11 regional locations serving the energy, maritime, and oil & gas markets in the US. The Company has installed nearly 6 GW of power generation capacity in the US and provides full life cycle services for these industry segments.

There have been various international attempts to digitalise the CMR consignment note. However, the resulting solutions are rarely compatible. The Open Logistics Foundation now presents an industry-ready software that creates a common standard for the digital consignment note (eCMR). The new software is legally compliant, interoperable, and suitable for companies of all sizes and industries – freely available on an open source basis.

Open Logistics Foundation members Rhenus, Dachser, Blue Yonder, and Markant collaborated. The eCMR software from the Open Logistics Foundation is a development by companies, for companies. 28 members of the Open Logistics Foundation have advanced, tested, and validated the software as part of the Working Group "Electronic Transport Documents" and its associated project "eCMR". The Open Logistics Foundation supported the project procedurally in its role as a non-profit organisation and safeguarded it with technical and legal expertise. The origin of the project lies in an initiative by the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML.

The new eCMR software is legally compliant, interoperable, and suitable for companies of all sizes and industries. The use of a standardised eCMR data model enables the exchange of eCMR documents via federated platforms. This requires neither a central authority nor a mediator or broker: Every company and organisation can become part of the network. For signing and validating eCMR documents at the company level, the software uses advanced electronic seals.

Following the proof of concept at the end of 2023 on two transport routes between Rhenus and Dachser, the industry-ready eCMR software has now been rolled out in two joint use cases. The logistics service providers Dachser and Rhenus collaborated with the logistics IT companies Markant and Blue Yonder.

Members of the Working Group Electronic Transport Documents include Aventeon, Blue Yonder, CargoLedger, Cargo Sign, Collect + Go, Dachser, DB Schenker, DSLV Federal Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics, duisport, Editel, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, Gebrüder Weiss, GS1 Germany, iteratec, LKW WALTER, Markant, Pionira, Rhenus, SITRA, TradeLink, Trans.eu, TransFollow, Translogica, Transporeon, TriNet, ZeKju, ZUFALL logistics group. (as of May 2025)

Qatar Navigation Q.P.S.C. ("Milaha"), a provider of maritime and logistics solutions, has announced the signing of joint strategic memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with both NEXX and KEC (Hong Kong) (“KEC”), marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to digital transformation and operational excellence in logistics, while equipping the Company to capitalise on the sizeable growth in cross-border eCommerce.

By combining NEXX’s advanced AI and automation technologies with KEC’s extensive cross-border eCommerce expertise, Milaha is unlocking powerful synergies that will enhance its logistics capabilities, expand its global reach, and strengthen Qatar’s position as a regional and international logistics hub.

The MoU with NEXX focuses on deploying advanced AI-driven automation technologies at Milaha Logistics City (MLC). This partnership will support Milaha’s transition toward semi- and fully automated warehousing operations, particularly in the areas of picking, sorting, forecasting, and order fulfilment. The adoption of NEXX’s mature AI solutions will enhance operational efficiency, predictive inventory planning, order accuracy, and staff productivity, paving the way for a smart, scalable, and future-ready logistics model.

The MoU with KEC aims to develop logistics corridors connecting China, Europe, and the MENA region, positioning Qatar as a central hub for fulfilment and cross-border distribution. The collaboration is poised to leverage KEC’s eCommerce expertise and bring on board KEC’s diverse customer base to capture the opportunities in the growing global eCommerce market.

As part of the partnership, Milaha and NEXX will also work toward building a dual supply chain hub linking Doha and Hong Kong, strengthening Qatar’s integration into global eCommerce networks. Key innovations from this collaboration include AI-powered warehouse automation, productivity and safety management systems, and infrastructure enhancements to support bonded, pharmaceutical, and cold storage operations.

By addressing current gaps in automation, optimising space utilisation, particularly in bonded and cold storage areas, and expanding cross-border eCommerce enablement, Milaha continues to diversify its logistics portfolio across high-growth verticals. This approach reinforces its leadership in the sector and aligns with the country’s efforts to support the Belt and Road Initiative and achieve the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.

Japan Post has received a notification from the country’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism regarding a hearing related to the incident of unperformed roll calls. The government department plans to revoke the Company's license to operate some 2,500 of its freight delivery vans and trucks after it was revealed that many post offices failed to undertake alcohol testing on drivers.

According to press reports, in April 75.0% of the 3,188 post offices nationwide failed to properly conduct mandatory roll calls to check whether delivery drivers had alcohol in their system. Removing the licence from Japan Post could mean that it will not be able to reacquire the license for five years.

The Company stated that it “deeply accept this situation that has occurred and sincerely apologise for the significant inconvenience caused to our customers and all related parties.” It will disclose again if Japan Post Co., Ltd. has been rescinded its permission for the general motor truck transportation business in the future.

The hearing is set for 18 June.

JD Logistics, also known as JINGDONG Logistics, announced that it will bring 500,000 new reusable cold chain delivery boxes into service for fresh products, marking the largest deployment of its kind in the industry.

Each of these boxes will be collected and reused after delivery, significantly reducing single-use waste. With each reuse cutting carbon emissions by approximately 850 grams, the new boxes are expected to reduce emissions by an estimated 127,000 tons over their lifecycle.

This move comes as China’s express delivery sector hits a new peak of 174.5 billion parcels in 2024, topping global rankings for the 11th consecutive year. However, the growing demand has led to rising environmental concerns, especially around packaging waste and limited consumer-friendly recycling options.

JD Logistics has been working to address this challenge since 2015 by promoting reusable packaging solutions. So far, more than 3.0 million reusable cold chain boxes have been put into use. In 2024 alone, 960,000 boxes are in active circulation, helping to cut 72,000 tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent to the annual electricity use of 77,000 households.

The new upgraded boxes are engineered for durability and performance, having passed rigorous insulation and drop tests. Each box supports up to 300 reuses, nearly twice the lifecycle of earlier models, and features improved sealing to preserve freshness more effectively.

To ensure precision and accountability, every reusable delivery box is embedded with a unique barcode and RFID tag, enabling full lifecycle tracking via JD Logistics’ proprietary circular packaging management system. Real-time backend updates provide data on each box’s usage count, condition, and logistics path.

In conjunction with the rollout of the upgraded boxes, JD Logistics has partnered with over 300 fresh food brands to offer green delivery services throughout JD.com’s 618 Grand Promotion, China’s largest mid-year shopping festival. These partnerships transform the high-consumption event into a full-chain carbon reduction campaign.

XPO Logistics has expanded the rollout of its truck reconditioning programme internally and deployed a related offer to other transport companies under the new “Regain” solution. Originally launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to address component shortages and supply chain disruptions, this reconditioning initiative has since become a core part of XPO Logistics' CSR strategy and a cost-effective tool aligned with its environmental goals.

The programme aims to extend the service life of trucks, avoid premature replacement and thus reduce resource consumption and the carbon footprint linked to manufacturing new vehicles. Carried out in 20 XPO Logistics´ in-house maintenance workshops across France, by over 200 qualified technicians with an average of 10.5 years of experience at XPO Logistics, the process includes a full overhaul of key components - engines, transmissions, chassis. Particular care is taken to improve driver comfort through ergonomic upgrades to cabins, bunks, dashboards, and the installation of electronic accessories.

This initiative is part of XPO Logistics’ broader sustainability strategy, contributing to the decarbonisation of the logistics sector and the transition to a more circular economy. It also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and Goal 13 (Climate Action).

After leveraging the expertise of its maintenance teams for this internal programme, XPO Logistics developed a dedicated offer for external transport companies, under the name 'Regain', enabling them to benefit from the same know-how.

Currently, XPO Logistics’ fleet in France consists of about 2,800 trucks with an average age of three years and 4,500 trailers. The Company continues to invest heavily in fleet renewal and maintenance for the modernisation and expansion of its fleet. To date, 150 road trains and 405 semi-trailers have been reconditioned, with another 300 semi-trailers scheduled to be reconditioned by the end of 2025. As part of this comprehensive initiative launched by XPO Logistics, 400 Renault Trucks tractors have also been reconditioned by the manufacturer's teams.

Wincanton has announced the first arrivals of 24 new electric-powered trucks scheduled to join its logistics fleet this year. The move represents a significant milestone as part of the Company’s investment in the necessary solutions to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

The multimillion-pound project will see Wincanton introduce cutting-edge battery electric trucks to its fleet. The trucks will hit the nation’s roads this summer.

The new vehicles, supplied by DAF Trucks, Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks, which will be able to operate at more than 40 tonnes, are expected to reduce Wincanton’s CO2 emissions by 2,400 tonnes per year. As a result, the project will help the business to lay the foundations for decarbonising its fleet at an even greater scale, gaining valuable insights that will support this transition.

To support the new trucks, Wincanton is rolling out depot-based charging infrastructure across key sites, including Greenford in West London, Portbury, its Scotland Gateway Hub near Glasgow, and The WEB in Northamptonshire, enabling the seamless integration of EVs into its growing green fleet. This infrastructure, designed and built in partnership with Voltempo and Gridserve, is crucial for the transition towards sustainable fleet operations, facilitating this expansion of Wincanton’s electrified fleet.

The introduction of the new electric trucks aligns with Wincanton’s commitment to deliver long-term sustainable supply chain solutions for its customers. This includes investment in electric vehicle technology to provide home delivery services for IKEA and the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to fuel 85.0% of its logistics vehicle fleet serving Screwfix.

This test and learn initiative forms part of Wincanton’s participation in the Electric Freightway and eFREIGHT 2030 consortia. Both projects are part of the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme, supported by funding from the Department for Transport and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK. Wincanton will gain valuable insights to drive further efficiencies and carbon reductions in its operations, shaping a more sustainable future for logistics.

Whistl has announced it is to renew part of its tractor fleet and introduce 60 new Renault T-Range units in a deal worth over £6.0 million. The new units, which are both Euro VI and DVS Direct Vision Standard compliant, will enter the existing fleet from June and be based at the Bolton, Bristol and Bedford sites in the UK.

Whistl has a long-standing relationship with Renault and most recently introduced 126 Renault T-Range Tractor Units into its transport fleet in 2022.

The introduction of the new trucks will also help Whistl reduce fuel consumption and help towards its programme of operating a more environmentally sustainable fleet.

In the past year the Company completed the installation of a new Transport Management System, which has contributed to improved fleet performance as well as reducing costs and making optimum use of the routes used for collection and delivery of mail and parcels. During 2024, Whistl removed several trunking routes across the network, eliminating over 206,000 miles in unnecessary mileage.

The Whistl Group is a UK-based delivery management business. Its mail and parcel depots, as well as fulfilment warehouses, are located across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. This includes sites in Bedford, Belfast, Bolton, Bristol and Glasgow. Other locations include Leicester, Leeds, and Nottingham, as part of an extensive network capable of providing nationwide coverage.

Going Net Zero by 2045 is the cornerstone of the Group's Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. Greening its logistics operations will be key to achieving this goal, with fleet upgrades an essential part of ensuring that Whistl adapts to provide cleaner and more efficient transport options.

DHL Supply Chain has established a strategic partnership with MSpectrum, Inc., a wholly owned solar subsidiary of the Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco), in the Philippines. The collaboration has resulted in the successful turnover of a 120-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar rooftop project, designed to power DHL Supply Chain Philippines’ training centre located in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

This project is expected to generate an estimated total of over 171,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean energy annually, allowing DHL to significantly reduce its carbon footprint by an estimated 121 tons. This reduction is equivalent to the estimated environmental impact of planting over 5,500 trees and eliminating more than 482,000 kilometres of vehicle travel annually.

This latest collaboration between MSpectrum and DHL Supply Chain further strengthens the growing partnership between Meralco and DHL Supply Chain, with DHL’s largest facility in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, as the first project.

DHL Group, commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck, and commercial vehicle rental provider hylane GmbH have signed a cooperation agreement in the field of fully electric trucks. The partnership stipulates that DHL will obtain 30 electric trucks of the type Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 through hylane's "Transport as a Service model."

This means DHL will not purchase the vehicles; instead, hylane will bill DHL based on the actual kilometres driven. The electric trucks are set to be used in the Post & Parcel Germany division for transport between parcel centres. The trucks are expected to be delivered by the end of Q2, 2026. For hylane, the addition of 30 eActros 600 trucks marks a targeted expansion of its existing portfolio, which has so far focused on fuel cell electric trucks. For the three partners, this also represents the largest contract for electric trucks in Germany this year.

For DHL, this solution provides the necessary flexibility to significantly expand its transport fleet with a substantial number of fully electric trucks without a long lead time.

The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 is the new flagship among the battery-electric trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks and targets the long-distance segment, which is responsible for two-thirds of all CO2 emissions from heavy road freight transport in Europe. The electric truck has been delivered to customers since December 2024. With over 600 kWh of battery capacity and a range of around 500 kilometres, the vehicle impresses particularly with its efficiency and practicality. By recharging during mandatory breaks, distances of over 1,000 kilometres per day are even possible. The range was determined under specific test conditions, after preconditioning with a 4x2 tractor unit with a total trailer weight of 40 tons at an outside temperature of 20C in long-distance operations, and may differ from the values determined under Regulation (EU) 2017/2400.

The electric trucks that DHL will acquire as part of the partnership with hylane and Daimler Truck are still part of the already expired KsNI funding programme (Climate-Friendly Commercial Vehicles and Infrastructure) of the federal government. This programme aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the use of alternative drives and fuels in road freight transport.

The 30 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks will complement DHL's sustainable fleet, which already includes 16 electric trucks and 450 CNG trucks in transport, as well as 32,400 electric vans for last-mile delivery. Additionally, there is charging infrastructure with 10 CNG fuelling stations and 41,000 electric charging points. DHL aims to reduce all emissions to net zero by 2050, with the goal of increasing the share of vehicles in the transport sector using alternative fuels or drives to about 30.0% by 2030.

FedEx recently announced an agreement with Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, securing more than three million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for delivery at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the world’s largest express cargo airline.

Through this agreement, FedEx has purchased blended fuel from Neste, to include a minimum of 30.0% neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. As used in its blended form, the fuel will account for roughly a fifth of all jet fuel consumed annually by FedEx at LAX and is the largest SAF purchase executed by a US cargo airline at LAX to-date. Delivery of the fuel began earlier this month and will continue over the next year.

This fuel purchase by FedEx builds upon years of the Company’s efforts to co-create innovative sustainable aviation technologies with other industry leaders, including the ecoDemonstrator flight-test programme with Boeing, the world’s first commercial airplane flight using 100.0% SAF in both engines that was conducted in 2018.

In addition to the procurement of SAF, FedEx is pursuing multiple avenues to improve efficiency and reduce fuel consumption in its aviation operations overall, including aircraft fleet modernisation, fuel conservation initiatives, and flight planning optimisation. Collectively, fleet modernisation and fuel saving efforts enabled FedEx in fiscal year 2024 to successfully achieve its goal of a 30.0% reduction in aviation emissions intensity from a 2005 baseline. FedEx set its first aviation emissions intensity reduction goals back in 2008.

While SAF production continues to grow in the US and internationally, SAF accounted for less than 1.0% of all global jet fuel production in 2024. Amid the need for greater alternative fuel availability and accessibility for all airlines, FedEx will continue to advocate for expanded production and highlight SAF’s potential environmental and economic benefits.

Kuehne + Nagel has appointed Marcus Claesson to its Management Board as of 01 September 2025. Claesson will assume responsibility for the Group’s global information technology and succeed Martin Kolbe, who will retire on 01 October 2025 after 20 years on Kuehne + Nagel Management Board.

Kuehne + Nagel stands for strong information technology expertise and is driving digitalisation in logistics. Information technology enhances transparency and efficiency and helps optimise services for customers.

Marcus Claesson brings over 25 years of experience in international IT leadership roles. Since 2019, he has served as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Daimler Truck in Stuttgart, Germany. Prior to that, he was responsible for IT Commercial Vehicles at Daimler AG, also in Stuttgart. In 2007, Claesson joined Electrolux in Stockholm, Sweden. From 2010 to 2016, he held the role of CIO of Electrolux AB and CEO of Electrolux IT Solutions AB. From 1997 to 2007, he worked at Linde AG in Munich and Wiesbaden, Germany.

Holman Logistics announced the appointment of Mike Gardner as President. Gardner brings more than four decades of leadership in the supply chain logistics industry to the organisation. Gardner assumes day-to-day operational leadership from Brien Downie, who will take the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer, focusing on long-term strategy and enterprise growth.

Gardner brings extensive industry experience, having served most recently as CEO of Kane Logistics and as a highly respected consultant and advisor in the logistics sector. He is a founding Board Member of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) and currently serves on the Board of the Centre for Supply Chain Excellence at Miami University.

Bowline Logistics has announced the appointment of Delly McEwan as Chief Executive Officer, effective 02 June 2025. A seasoned executive and logistics strategist, McEwan brings over 25 years of experience in transportation, business development, and project execution across North America.

Bowline welcomes McEwan, following an impressive career that includes founding NexGen Transportation and serving as its President for 13 years, serving as a Managing Director in the wind construction industry, and leading a large First Nations Development Corporation as its CEO. His corporate journey also includes senior roles with Kuehne + Nagel, Bechtel, Bantrel, and Air Liquide Global Energy Solutions. Beyond the boardroom, Delly also serves as the Board Chair of Little Warriors, a national charity committed to the awareness, prevention, and treatment of child sex abuse and sits on the Parkland County Economic Diversification Committee.

Having had the opportunity to learn from many of the best in the industry, while also successfully founding and building a transportation company, McEwan brings a unique perspective to Bowline’s dynamic and growing team. His executive leadership across diverse industries such as renewable energy, specialised crane and rigging, construction, and corporate development, positions him well to help guide Bowline through the next phase of growth. His fresh outlook is a welcome addition as Bowline continues to evolve its service offerings and reinforce its long-term path toward sustainability and operational excellence.

McEwan’s leadership style is collaborative, analytical, and deeply team-focused. His strategic vision will help guide Bowline through its next phase of innovation in the transportation and logistics sector, with a particular eye toward building a comprehensive, asset-based logistics solution for the North American market. He is especially looking forward to sharing his broad experience in all aspects of transportation and executive management while integrating into Bowline’s best-in-class culture.

Bowline Logistics is a Canadian-owned transportation company specialising in open-deck, heavy haul, and project cargo solutions across North America. From multi-axle RGNs and extendables to step-decks and ramp-equipped trailers, its fleet is built to handle complex freight requirements with precision and flexibility. The Company serves a wide range of industries, including energy, construction, mining, and modular manufacturing, delivering tailored logistics solutions that go beyond the standard.

ODW Logistics has announced the appointment of industry veteran Troy Tibbetts as Group President, effective 02 June 2025. Tibbetts brings more than 20 years of transportation and logistics experience to the role and will be instrumental in driving ODW’s strategic growth across contract logistics, transportation management, and supply chain innovation.

Tibbetts becomes just the fourth Group President in ODW’s 54-year history, underscoring the Company’s deliberate and strategic approach to leadership succession. His appointment follows a comprehensive executive search and represents a significant milestone in advancing ODW’s long-term vision of providing scalable, technology-enabled logistics solutions to an expanding customer base. He succeeds Ted Nikolai, who will remain with ODW Logistics in a Senior Advisory role through the end of the year and then join ODW’s Board of Advisors.

As Group President, Tibbetts will lead ODW’s commercial and operational strategy across contract logistics and transportation management. He will also partner closely with the CEO and executive team to continue scaling the organisation’s national footprint and strengthening its integrated supply chain solutions. His leadership will be impactful as ODW continues to expand its transportation management capabilities and invests in differentiated service offerings for growth-focused brands.

Tibbetts has consistently driven operational excellence through transformative periods. His proven ability to lead through change while fostering team stability and delivering strategic growth positions him as a critical addition to ODW’s leadership team.

Lineage, Inc. has announced the planned retirement of its Chief Financial Officer, Rob Crisci. The Company has started the process of identifying a successor for the position with the assistance of a leading executive search firm. Crisci will continue as CFO until a successor is in place and will remain with Lineage through a subsequent transition period.

Crisci joined Lineage in April 2023 in advance of the Company’s initial public offering, which launched in July 2024. Prior to joining Lineage, Crisci was a senior executive at Roper Technologies for a decade, including six years as their Chief Financial Officer.

UPS has announced the appointment of John Morikis to the UPS Board of Directors, effective immediately. Morikis is the retired Chairman, President and CEO of the Sherwin-Williams Company, a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution and sale of paint, coatings and related products. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of General Mills, Inc., and Whirlpool Corporation, and recently retired as the Executive Chairman and as a member of the Board at Sherwin-Williams.

John’s extensive experience leading a highly complex, multinational organisation, coupled with decades of public company Board experience will bring valuable perspective.

Morikis initially joined Sherwin-Williams as a management trainee. He advanced over four decades with the Company through key leadership roles, including Division President and Group President. He later served as President and Chief Operating Officer before being appointed Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, Morikis spearheaded a company-wide overhaul to differentiate Sherwin-Williams by emphasising world class talent, breakthrough innovation, customer-driven solutions, and a focus on value-added products and services.

Morikis will join the board’s Audit Committee.

Americold has announced a series of executive leadership appointments. These changes are part of the Company’s ongoing strategy to enhance operational execution, deepen customer relationships, and unlock global growth opportunities.

Americold has created a new executive role, President, and appointed Rob Chambers to the position. In this capacity, Chambers – who has 12 years of progressive leadership experience at Americold – will oversee global operations for the company with increased P&L responsibility.

Chambers was appointed President, Americas, in January 2024, after serving as Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer since joining the Americold Executive Leadership Team in 2020. He has led the Company’s global development organisation and was previously Vice President of Commercial Finance, where he played a key role in shaping Americold’s commercial business rules and underwriting process. Outside of Americold, Chambers served as Chief Financial Officer of Saia, a publicly traded transportation logistics company, and held leadership roles at CEVA Logistics and KPMG.

Bryan Verbarendse, currently Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Americas, succeeds Chambers as President, Americas, leading business development and operations across North and South America. Verbarendse joined Americold in August 2023. He brings over 31 years of experience in retail and wholesale grocery supply chain, having previously served as Senior Vice President of Distribution and Replenishment at Albertsons, as well as Group Vice President of Distribution and General Manager roles at Albertsons and SUPERVALU.

Richard Winnall, currently President, International, will assume oversight of the Global Commercial Committee and Operations Committee in close partnership with President, Americas. This will enable Americold to unlock global opportunities that will drive global harmonisation of commercial and operational standards, ensuring consistent KPIs, scalable systems, and cross-regional customer growth. Winnall was appointed President, International in January 2024, following his role as Chief Operating Officer, International. Since joining Americold in 2019, he has held leadership roles including Managing Director, International and Managing Director, Asia Pacific and Latin America. He brings deep executive experience from DHL Supply Chain and Linfox across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.

The Company also reaffirmed its 2025 full-year financial guidance as set forth in the first quarter earnings release dated 08 May 2025.

Chapman Freeborn has announced the latest stage of its strategic European expansion with two key appointments. After serving nearly sixteen years as a specialist charter broker for the business’ automotive clients, and approaching his twenty fifth year at Chapman Freeborn, Isidro Nuñez Oñate has been promoted to Senior Charter Manager, overseeing brokers in the DACH (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) region.

Experienced sales and training lead, Claire Fallon, meanwhile moves to Supplier Relations Manager – Europe, managing regional partnerships and strategies across the continent.

With nearly four decades’ experience between them, Isidro and Claire are well positioned to lead the Company’s cargo charterers and cement its already strong relationships with carriers.

This follows a broader restructure of European cargo operations by the air charterer earlier this year, in addition to the appointment of a general sales agent in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, cementing its coverage across the European Union and diversifying its sales base.