J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. reported Q1, 2026 U.S. GAAP net earnings of US$141.6 million, compared with net earnings of US$117.7 million, in Q1, 2025. Total operating revenue for the quarter was US$3.06 billion, up 5.0% year‑on‑year. Excluding fuel surcharge revenue, total operating revenue rose 3.0%, driven by increased load volumes in Intermodal (JBI), Truckload (JBT) and Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS), higher revenue per load in ICS and JBT, and improved productivity in Dedicated Contract Services (DCS), partially offset by a 2.0% decline in revenue per load in JBI.

Operating income increased 16.0% to US$207.0 million, reflecting higher revenue, execution of initiatives to lower structural costs and productivity gains, partially offset by higher purchased transportation expense in ICS and JBT. Consolidated operating income as a percentage of gross revenue improved, though fuel expense rose as a percentage of gross revenue.

Intermodal (JBI) segment revenue was US$1.5 billion, up 2.0%, with operating income of US$114.5 million, up 21.0%. Intermodal volume increased 3.0%, recording the highest first quarter volume in the Company’s history and a record week in March. The eastern network showed particular strength. Revenue per load excluding fuel surcharge declined 2.0%. Improved network efficiency, fewer empty container moves and lower container storage costs supported higher operating income, which was partly offset by winter weather disruptions and higher insurance costs.

Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) reported revenue of US$841.0 million, up 2.0%, and operating income of US$87.4 million, up 9.0%. Productivity per truck rose about 2.0% while the fleet had 19 fewer revenue‑producing trucks versus the prior year. Improved revenue and lower equipment‑related costs, together with the maturation of new business and cost‑to‑serve initiatives, drove operating income gains, partly offset by higher personnel and insurance expenses. Customer retention improved to approximately 96.0%.

Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) revenue increased 20.0% to US$323.0 million, with segment volume up 10.0% and revenue per load up 9.0%. Contractual volume represented roughly 67.0% of loads. The segment recorded an operating loss of US$(4.7) million versus a loss of US$(2.7) million in Q1 2025, as higher purchased transportation costs materially compressed gross profit and reduced margins to 12.0% from 15.3% year‑on‑year.

Final Mile Services (FMS) revenue was US$188 million, down 6%, while operating income rose 53% to US$7.2 million. Revenue declined largely because of previously disclosed lost business and a stabilisation of end‑market demand, but improved account revenue quality, lower personnel costs and fewer insurance claims supported higher operating income.

Truckload (JBT) revenue increased 23.0% to US$205.0 million and operating income rose 33.0% to US$2.7 million. Load volume grew about 19.0% and revenue per load excluding fuel rose 3.0%. Trailer turns improved 15.0% and average effective trailer count increased by approximately 420 units, or 3.0%. Cost management and productivity gains supported operating income despite significantly higher purchased transportation expense, which reduced gross profit by about 5.0%.

At 31 March 2026, total debt outstanding was US$1.30 billion, down from US$1.47 billion at 31 December 2025. Net capital expenditures for the quarter approximated US$70.7 million versus US$225.0 million in Q1 2025. Cash and cash equivalents were US$4.6 million at quarter end.

Progress on five of the six turning points underpinning the DFDS 2026 EBIT outlook jointly performed ahead of expectations in Q1 2026, with the largest contribution coming from the Mediterranean ferry network. Further improvements are expected in the following quarters. The sixth turning point performed in line with expectations.

The significant increase in the oil price – as well as in the price spread between high and low sulphur oil types – from the beginning of March 2026 entailed a negative financial impact in the month which is expected to reverse to a positive impact in Q2 2026 given current price spread levels.

On this basis, the 2026 EBIT outlook is raised to DKK 1,000-1,400m from previously DKK 800-1,100m.

DACHSER increased revenue to €8.3 billion in the 2025 financial year, a rise of 3.1% year on year and a new Group record. Tonnage transported climbed to 46.7 million metric tons, up 5.8%, while the number of shipments reached 86.2 million, up 3.6%.

The Company invested €325.0 million in 2025 to expand its network, support employees, and advance digitalisation and climate action. DACHSER plans to raise investments to more than €350.0 million in 2026 to strengthen its long-term competitive position.

Growth was driven in part by recent acquisitions, with DACHSER & FERCAM Italia in Italy, Brummer in southern Germany and Austria, and Frigoscandia in the Nordics contributing fully to Group revenue for the first time in 2025. Excluding these acquisitions, the Company’s organic growth would have been 0.3%.

Road Logistics, which covers European Logistics and Food Logistics, was the main growth engine. The business field grew about 7.0% to €6.9 billion, with shipments up 3.7% and tonnage up 6.2%. European Logistics revenue reached €5.1 billion, a 5.9% increase, while Food Logistics rose 10.1% to more than €1.8 billion, reflecting nearly doubling of the food business over the past five years through acquisition integration.

Air & Sea Logistics was affected by a sharp fall in sea freight rates on the Asia–Europe route and a modest decline in air freight rates, together with uncertainty linked to US tariff policy. Revenue in that business field fell 12.6% to around €1.4 billion after a strong prior-year recovery. The Company said it continues to combine European overland services with air and sea freight to offer end-to-end supply-chain solutions.

In Contract Logistics, DACHSER added capacity for roughly 240,000 additional pallets across its 174 warehouse locations, taking total storage capacity for industrial goods and food to over 4.0 million pallet spaces for the first time.

The Company’s global workforce increased by about 200 people to approximately 37,500. Management described market conditions for 2026 as complex and volatile, citing hostilities in the Middle East that are reducing air and sea freight capacity on key lanes and high fuel prices that are raising transport costs in Europe. The Company said operational teams will focus on service continuity for customers and support for transport partners while maintaining its strategic course.

OIA Global announced the acquisition of Cargo Services, Inc. (CSI), an established international freight forwarding and customs brokerage firm headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, US. Founded in 1992 by John Rowe and Steve Fugate, CSI brings over three decades of expertise in ocean and air freight, customs brokerage, and warehouse services, along with longstanding customer relationships across key manufacturing and industrial sectors.

This acquisition establishes a direct OIA Global presence in Indianapolis and advances the Company’s strategy to grow its owned network in key domestic markets. CSI’s long-tenured customer relationships and high-touch service model reflect the kind of operational excellence that defines OIA’s approach.

CSI has built an impressive operation guided by its “3-C culture”: customer-focused, creative solutions, and community-driven. These values closely mirror OIA Global’s core values of flexibility, ambition, togetherness, and excellence.

OIA Global is committed to a seamless transition for all Cargo Services employees and customers. Business operations will continue without interruption, and customers can expect the same attentive service they have always received.

The CMA CGM Group has enhanced its Transatlantic PAD (Panama Direct) service with a new direct weekly call in Cork, Ireland, starting 28 April 2026. The move is intended to strengthen Ireland’s connectivity to major US markets and high-growth Oceania destinations while improving supply chain resilience.

Shippers using the Cork call will see transit times of approximately nine days to New York and 11 days to Savannah. The schedule reliability will be improved through the deployment of an additional vessel and optimised port rotations. The PAD service also delivers the fastest links from Le Havre to both New York and Savannah and offers competitive transit times from Ireland to the US East Coast.

The enhanced service provides unique North Europe coverage, including direct calls at Dunkerque and Zeebrugge alongside a network serving Le Havre and Rotterdam. Connectivity to Baltic and Scandinavian markets is enabled via the Rotterdam hub, while US operations leverage the Company’s Port Liberty terminals to secure priority berthing and mitigate port congestion risks.

The PAD service is positioned to support pharmaceuticals, beverages and spirits and general cargo, making it suitable for high-value and time-sensitive shipments and presenting a credible alternative to air freight for some customers.

The Company has been present in Ireland for more than 20 years, calling at three Irish ports and offering up to six weekly sailings. Through its global network and subsidiary CEVA Logistics, the Company connects Ireland to more than 420 ports worldwide and provides integrated end-to-end logistics solutions for sectors including pharmaceuticals, agri-food and manufacturing.

FedEx has launched the FedEx Import Tool (FiT) in Saudi Arabia. The digital solution helps businesses of all sizes manage the growing import volume into the Kingdom more efficiently and with greater control.

FiT, with its integration of advanced technology and user-focused design, is set to transform the import process, enhancing efficiency, helping customers adhere to regulatory compliance requirements, and improving the overall end-to-end shipment journey. The solution supports imports across all shipment sizes, from lightweight packages to palletised freight. Key features of this comprehensive, single-window platform include:

> A unified self-service platform to streamline the shipping process by centralizing document management and shipment tracking.
> A dashboard for greater visibility into every stage of the import shipments.
> Proactive notifications to expedite the clearance process and minimize delays.
> A direct payment feature for paying customs duties and taxes online.
> Round-the-clock monitoring allows shippers and importers to track their shipments up to 90 days after pickup.

In October 2025, the Kingdom’s merchandise imports increased by 4.0% year-on-year to SAR80.1 billion, with China, the US, and the United Arab Emirates, ranking as the top three source markets. As Saudi Arabia’s import activity continues to diversify across industrial, healthcare, and consumer sectors, businesses are managing higher shipment volumes alongside more detailed regulatory and documentation requirements.

The launch of FiT in Saudi Arabia builds on the Company’s bolstered presence in the Kingdom, with FedEx directly managing pickup, delivery, and customs clearance operations. The tool aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by enabling more efficient and transparent import processes as trade volumes continue to grow.

FedEx has announced the launch of its innovative FedEx Surround Monitoring & Intervention (MI) Suite in China, an intelligent solution designed to elevate logistics and supply chain management for Chinese customers by enhancing control and visibility of their cross-border shipments.

The FedEx Surround MI Suite integrates seamlessly with the Company’s existing transportation network, enhancing its robust suite of shipping and tracking solutions. With three tiers of subscription, Select, Preferred, and Premium, customers in China can now enjoy a more efficient and reliable shipping experience. Available for parcels and freight shipments within the FedEx network, this solution supports a wide range of industries including healthcare, aerospace, high-tech, providing critical updates and interventions that ensure the integrity and timely delivery of sensitive shipments.

With the FedEx Surround® MI Suite, FedEx provides three key benefits to Chinese customers:

> Advanced Technology - Surround dashboard provides near real-time global visibility and predictive analytics using AI and SenseAware technique.

> Enhanced Operations - The enhanced operational process enables prioritised boarding and network handling, supports cold chain logistics, and facilitates in- and out-of-network intervention.

> 24x7 Expert Support - Customer service experts and dedicated teams at hubs, ramps, and stations ensure proactive monitoring and intervention, including customised reporting for customers.

The FedEx Surround MI Suite in China utilises advanced network sensor technology including SenseAware ID with near real-time data analytics to provide continuous monitoring and proactive interventions for cross-border shipments. FedEx has long been a pioneer in sensor-based logistics, providing advanced tracking of urgent and high value shipments. SenseAware ID uses a lightweight, compact sensor that transmits precise package location data every two seconds via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to WiFi access points or established gateway devices throughout the FedEx network. Packages equipped with the SenseAware ID sensor are tracked hundreds of times versus dozens of times with traditional package scanning protocols, which provides an unprecedented amount of real-time data about the location of the shipment.

FedEx has a strong commitment to innovation demonstrated by the strategic use of AI and machine learning technologies within the FedEx Surround system. These technologies predict potential disruptions in the shipping process, allowing FedEx and its customers to swiftly make informed decisions. FedEx Surround MI Suite is set to transform the way businesses manage logistics, offering enhanced visibility and control over their supply chains.

Continuity of production, predictable deliveries and transport matched to cargo specifics remain priorities for firms with regular international flows. To meet these needs Rohlig SUUS Logistics, the Company, has implemented a dedicated cross‑border full‑truckload (FTL) model linking Germany and Italy.

The service is built around a regular FTL network. The Company operates daily runs between the client’s factories near Berlin in Germany and near Venice in northern Italy. On the Italy‑to‑Germany leg the operation also serves multiple other customers across several industries, offering point‑to‑point transport over a corridor of about 1,200 km, often with next‑day options.

Specialist trailer equipment formed a central part of the project. The Company adapted client‑designed fittings to allow secure load restraint and improved use of loading space on the Germany–Italy rotation. The equipment is quickly demountable, enabling flexible use of trailers on return trips and reducing empty kilometres.

A dedicated fleet and a stable driving team support the service. The project uses a fleet assigned to the corridor and a team of more than 30 permanent drivers who routinely run the same relations. Drivers receive training in assembly and dismantling of the specialist trailer fittings, which the Company says raises cargo safety and ensures consistent operational standards.

Operations are managed by the Company’s International FTL Fleet Control Tower, which coordinates cross‑border and cabotage activity and leverages a network of trusted carriers across Europe. System integrations with the client provide real‑time visibility of shipment status and speed up data exchange to support planning and monitoring.

The engagement began several years ago and continues to expand. The same trailer configuration is used on Poland–Germany services, demonstrating the model’s adaptability. The Company is open to new customers seeking regular or occasional FTL capacity from northern Italy to eastern Germany, offering predictable transit times, stable capacity and cost benefits from optimised backhauls.

Logwin Air + Ocean has opened a new air and ocean freight branch in Bilbao, Spain, strengthening its presence on the Iberian Peninsula and expanding capacity in Southern Europe to meet rising demand for international transport solutions.

Bilbao was selected for its strategic position in the Basque Country. The Port of Bilbao is a major Atlantic gateway offering strong sea connections, particularly to Latin America, while Bilbao Airport supports efficient international air‑freight links. The location sits close to regional manufacturing clusters in automotive, mechanical engineering, metal processing, plastics, paper and food production, creating demand for specialised logistics services in Spain.

The Bilbao branch will provide international ocean and air freight services, customs clearance and customs‑related services, and tailored supply‑chain concepts for regulated sectors such as pharmaceuticals and food & wine.

The new site forms part of the Company’s wider European network expansion to help customers manage global supply chains and support international growth from Southern Europe.

Amazon has launched a package of measures to speed up and decarbonise deliveries in Italy. The roll‑out includes a fast‑delivery area inside the Peschiera Borromeo sorting centre, an expanded electric vehicle fleet and new micromobility hubs across Italian cities, and wider same‑day Prime coverage for customers.

The fast‑delivery area at the Peschiera Borromeo depot, which serves the Milan area, positions tens of thousands of high‑demand items closer to customers. The Company said customers can place orders until 17:00 and receive items the same evening. Machine learning and artificial intelligence are used to refresh the local product selection and to help identify more efficient routes for delivery partners, reducing distance travelled and supporting lower emissions. The site was reorganised and staff received targeted training to support integrated fulfilment and last‑mile operations.

On sustainable fleet measures, the Company has expanded electric deliveries in Italy through battery electric vans, small electric delivery vehicles and micromobility solutions. In 2025 the Company and its delivery partners completed more than 20 million deliveries in Italy using electric vans, pedal‑assist cargo bikes and electric cargo scooters. The Company noted that its nearly 5,000‑vehicle Mercedes‑Benz order in Europe in 2025 included 500 electric vans for Italy, and that more than 10,000 electric vans were in service across Europe by the end of 2025.

Micromobility has also been extended in Italy. The Company now operates micromobility hubs in eight Italian cities, Milan, Genoa, Bologna, Naples, Rome, Trento, Florence and Verona, and has introduced cargo bike deliveries in Florence and cargo scooter and small electric vehicle same‑day services in central Milan, Rome and Genoa. Across Europe the Company has established more than 70 micromobility hubs in over 50 cities, enabling in excess of 100 million deliveries with low‑or zero‑emission vehicles.

GEODIS in Switzerland has reinforced its capabilities in Healthcare and Life Sciences and expanded its national presence through office relocations and a new site in Geneva. The moves form part of the Company’s strategy to deepen services in regulated, high‑value sectors for which Switzerland is a key European hub.

The Company holds CEIV Pharma and GDP certifications, supporting temperature‑controlled logistics and full traceability for pharmaceutical products. Its quality management framework includes ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 across core operations such as Worldwide Freight Management, Project Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions, underpinning regulatory compliance, environmental management and occupational safety.

GEODIS has relocated and expanded its Zurich and Basel offices and opened a new office in Geneva to foster closer team collaboration and improve customer coverage across Switzerland. The workplaces were designed with sustainability and employee well‑being in mind and aim to provide a modern, efficient environment for operational and commercial teams.

The developments reflect the Company’s ambition to cement its position in Switzerland and to support customers in Healthcare, Retail, FMCG and Project Logistics. The Company said the certifications, organisational structure and expanded footprint enhance its ability to deliver reliable, compliant logistics solutions to Swiss customers.

DB Cargo UK has signed a new seven-year contract with CAT UK to move finished vehicles from Jaguar Land Rover’s manufacturing facility at Halewood in Merseyside to the Port of Southampton.

DB Cargo operations based in Cheshire, the West Midlands and Hampshire currently operate around three services a week between the two destinations.

However, with Jaguar Land Rover investing hundreds of millions of pounds at Halewood to enable it to produce the Company’s next generation of electric vehicles, future output is expected to steadily grow.

DB Cargo has worked with CAT UK, formerly STVA, for more than two decades, helping them to move high-value automobiles across the UK and Europe for both import and export.

This new contract reinforces DB Cargo UK’s reputation for providing safe and reliable rail freight services which remains the most environmentally sustainable method of moving large volumes of heavy goods.

Rail freight offers a fast and efficient alternative to moving goods by road, with one train generating around 76.0% fewer harmful CO2 emissions.

Bol, the largest online marketplaces of the Netherlands and Belgium, and Bleckmann are joining forces. Fast and reliable delivery remains a key priority for many, including bol. From Tuesday 07 April, bol sales partners have the option to choose third-party fulfilment via the Bol ecosystem, a convenient additional solution for partners managing multiple sales channels from a single stock location.

Reliable partners such as Bleckmann must ensure faster delivery times, stronger delivery commitments, consistent customer delivery and a secure connection via the bol retailer API.

Through this partnership, Bleckmann hope to offer a new service to bol sales partners who wish to utilise Bleckmann’s logistics services. It also hopes that existing Bleckmann customers will choose to partner with bol. The partnership will therefore create a win-win situation for both bol and Bleckmann.

The collaboration has come about thanks to the long-standing and good relationship between Bleckmann and bol.

Daher has announced the award of two new logistics contracts from Safran: the management of a warehouse for Safran Nacelles in Hamburg, Germany; and the creation of a platform dedicated to MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) activities for the customer support division of Safran Electronics & Defense in France’s Île-de-France region.

These two projects, with operations scheduled to begin in April 2026, are in addition to the long-standing contract with Safran Helicopter Engines at French sites in Bordes, Tarnos and Buchelay, which was renewed and expanded one year ago:

In Hamburg, the new contract awarded by Safran Nacelles covers integration logistics for engine nacelles near the Airbus A320neo jetliner final assembly facility. A team of 20 employees will be deployed on site.

In the Île-de-France region, the new 3,000 m2 logistics platform at Tremblay-en-France will be dedicated to Safran Electronics & Defense’s MRO activities.

For the contract renewed a year ago with Safran Helicopter Engines, the agreement involves more than 150 Daher employees at locations in Bordes (in the Hautes-Pyrénées department), Tarnos (Landes), and Buchelay (Yvelines), supporting the ramp-up of helicopter production and the modernization of these sites.

Awarded at the end of January 2026, this contract covers logistics operations involving the integration of engines with their nacelles for the Airbus A320neo final assembly line in Hamburg. Daher’s teams will handle on-site logistics services: receiving, storage, parts preparation, handling, and shipping.

The new production logistics activity strengthens Daher’s overall offering, complementing the transport services already provided by Daher Logistics. Previously managed by another operator, the project required a two-month integration and personnel transfer phase carried out by the German and central teams of Daher Logistics.

This new operation reinforces Daher’s presence in Germany, where the group already has 1,100 logistics employees in the country for its support of Airbus Defence & Space in Bremen and for Alstom.

The transfer from a site located 1.5 km away was prepared in advance through workshops with the Safran Electronics & Defense teams. This contract, awarded following a tender launched in March 2025, was strongly influenced by the site’s proximity to Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport – essential for AOG emergencies.

The platform at Tremblay-en-France will handle more than 3,000 shipments, along with 1,700 inbound deliveries and 7,500 picking lines annually. Spanning a three-year period with an option for two additional years, the contract includes AOG management with on-call service (maximum response time of 3.5 hours) and the deployment of Daher’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure traceability and real-time operational control.

In parallel, Daher and the logistics divisions of Safran companies are jointly developing automation projects: automated guided vehicles (AGVs), automated storage solutions and advanced control systems.

The Tremblay-en-France contract also marks a milestone in the development of Daher’s AOG Desk offering: a dedicated organisation focused on rapid response to airlines’ spare parts needs. The stakes are directly tied to Safran Electronics & Defense’s end-customer satisfaction: when an aircraft is grounded, every hour of downtime generates significant costs for the operator.

With the global in-service airplane fleet continuing to grow, the aviation MRO market – currently valued at over US$90.0 billion and projected to exceed US$150.0 billion by 2035 – is driving up the demand for spare parts logistics.

Amazon has reportedly negotiated an agreement with the US Postal Service that maintains around 80.0% of the deliveries it makes through USPS. The talks had been ongoing for more than one year. Amazon is USPS’s biggest customer, accounting for US$6.0 billion in annual revenue and around 1.0 billion packages shipped annually.

Amazon continues to expand its warehouse network with a focus on same-day deliveries and earlier reports suggested that it planned to rely more on its own delivery operations and there might be a larger reduction in package volumes via USPS.

Prior to these latest reports, in March, Amazon released a statement highlighting that it had negotiated with USPS in good faith and was heading toward an agreement. Its goal was to increase volumes with USPS, not reduce them, until USPS abruptly walked away at the eleventh hour in December.

For more than 30 years, Amazon and USPS have worked together to deliver for customers across the country. This partnership dates back to Amazon's earliest days, when a local Seattle post office delivered the very first customer orders. Since then, USPS's nationwide network has remained central to Amazon’s ability to serve customers everywhere, from major cities to rural communities.

In recent years, Amazon has spent over US$5.0 billion annually with USPS and have advocated on their behalf with lawmakers to strengthen the Postal Service's long-term financial stability, including support for the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022.

Amazon needed a new contract in place well ahead of the current agreement's expiration on 30 September 2026.

Running a delivery network at Amazon's scale takes years of preparation. Capacity for hundreds of millions of packages cannot be added overnight, it requires major capital investment, long-term infrastructure planning, hiring, and logistics coordination. That's why Amazon told the Postal Service last October that it needed a renewed agreement by the end of December.

In December, USPS abruptly walked away at the eleventh hour instead of continuing the renewal agreement. This created significant uncertainty for long-term network planning. Despite this, Amazon participated in good faith and submitted a bid in February 2026.

FedEx has announced a collaboration with the Korea Medical Devices Industry Association (KMDIA) to support Korean medical device manufacturers and exporters as they expand their global presence.

Representing about 1,100 member companies – accounting for more than 70.0% of Korea’s total medical device exports, KMDIA plays a pivotal role in advancing the global competitiveness of Korea’s medical device industry. Through this collaboration, FedEx aims to strengthen export readiness and logistics capabilities across the sector.

Under the agreement, KMDIA members will benefit from up to 60.0% discounts on FedEx international shipping services, including FedEx International Priority Express, FedEx International Priority, and FedEx International Economy. Leveraging FedEx’s extensive global networks, these services offer fast, reliable, and flexible delivery solutions designed to meet the time-critical and regulatory demands of medical device exporters.

In addition, FedEx will provide exclusive educational webinars and personalised consultations to KMDIA members. These sessions will deliver practical insights on customs clearance, regulatory compliance, and export best practices, empowering manufacturers to optimise supply chains and navigate an increasingly complex global trade environment with greater confidence.

Korea’s medical device industry continues to demonstrate strong momentum, driven by rising global demand for diagnostic reagents, aesthetic laser systems, and rehabilitation equipment. Korea’s biohealth sector is projected to grow by 20.8% to US$290.0 billion in 2026, the fastest expansion since 2019, and is expected to reach US$357.0 billion by 2029. To further strengthen global competitiveness, the Korean government has announced plans to invest approximately US$628.0 million from 2026 to 2032 to accelerate medical device research and development.

FedEx continues to strengthen its healthcare value proposition to meet the specialised needs of the life sciences sector. This includes a global network of six Life Science Centres in Gimpo (South Korea), Singapore, Tokyo (Japan), Mumbai (India), Memphis (US), and Veldhoven (the Netherlands), supported by more than 130 cold-chain facilities worldwide.

FedEx also operates 22 facilities globally under the IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma quality framework, including certified operations at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Kansai International Airport (KIX), ensuring regulatory compliance and product integrity across international healthcare shipments.

Air Europa Cargo, the air cargo business unit of Air Europa, has renewed its agreement with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, to provide handling management services in Madrid and Barcelona for a further five years.

WFS was first awarded the Madrid contract in 2018 and the partnership was extended to Barcelona in January 2021. The continued collaboration is intended to help Air Europa Cargo consolidate its cargo position for customers at both Spanish airports.

In Madrid, WFS handles cargo carried on up to 350 Air Europa flights a week, serving domestic Spanish cities, key European destinations and daily services to the United States and South America. WFS also handles more than 25 Air Europa flights a week ex Barcelona. Air Europa Cargo operates a fleet of Boeing 737 and B787 aircraft.

For Air Europa Cargo, the alliance with WFS will support the Company’s growth strategy with a shared focus on implementing new technology, improving processes and maintaining operational efficiency, service quality and safety across the airline’s network.

WFS will continue to invest in modern facilities, review processes to optimise efficiency and visibility, and pursue innovation and sustainability improvements to support Air Europa Cargo’s operations.

WFS operates five cargo warehouse facilities in Madrid covering 17,000m2 and handles more than 500,000 tonnes of cargo a year for over 30 airline customers. Spain’s airport authority AENA has awarded WFS a plot to build a sixth Madrid cargo facility, due to open in 2028. In Barcelona, WFS serves more than 20 airlines and handles over 140,000 tonnes a year at its 12,000m2 facility.

DP World is enabling a more efficient supply chain between Japan and the Philippines for Japanese homebuilder Ichijo Komuten Co., Ltd. (Ichijo) by leveraging CMA CGM’s JP8 service linking Sendai and the Philippines. The JP8 service, which began on 18 March 2026, is the first regular international shipping connection between Sendai, Japan, and the Philippines in eight years and operates on a weekly schedule.

The service calls at Manila South Harbour and Batangas Integrated Port in the Philippines, both served by the Company’s strategic local partner Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI). Those ports act as gateways for cargo moving into and out of the Philippines and support the faster and more reliable movement of Ichijo’s prefabricated housing materials.

Ichijo produces prefabricated housing components in the Philippines for export to Japan through local manufacturer House Research Development (HRD). Nihon Sangyo, part of the Ichijo Komuten Group, manages procurement, logistics and distribution of these materials. The move comes amid rising demand for prefabricated housing across the APAC region.

By combining direct maritime connections with the Company’s integrated logistics capabilities, cargo can move more efficiently from port to production and on to market. The partner terminals in Manila and Batangas are supported by inland and marine solutions aimed at reducing congestion, improving transit times and enhancing visibility across the supply chain. In Japan the Company also supports domestic movement of cargo to regional outports to ensure connectivity at origin and destination markets.

A truck departed Vilnius on 07 April 2026 carrying elements of the Lithuanian Pavilion for the 61st Biennale Arte in Venice, Italy. The shipment comprises parts of the exhibition by artist Eglė Budvytytė and her team and is being handled by Girteka Logistics in partnership with the Lithuanian National Museum of Art (the LNMA).

The pavilion, organised by the LNMA, centres on a three‑channel film installation that offers a poetic and performative interpretation of archaeological material. The new work draws on the research of anthropologist and archaeologist Marija Gimbutienė into Neolithic communities and animist worldviews. The installation’s technical complexity required special engineering and logistical solutions.

Moving artworks demands exceptional precision because of fragility, sensitivity to environmental change and non‑standard handling requirements. The Company draws on more than three decades of high‑care cargo experience, its modern fleet, experienced drivers and detailed planning to control each stage of the journey.

The Company has previously supported cultural transports, including shipments to prior Venice Biennales, moving a Lithuanian Sea Museum ship to SAIL Amsterdam and converting a truck semi‑trailer into a touring stage for the opera La serva padrona. The 61st International Venice Art Biennale opens in Venice, Italy on 09 May 2026 and runs until 22 November 2026; the Lithuanian Pavilion will be located in the former forge Fucina del Futuro near the Arsenale and the Giardini.

Amazon has started a partnership with Italmark to make an assortment of around 13,000 products available to customers resident in the city of Brescia via amazon.it with the service due to be extended to the province in the coming months. 

The Italmark range covers fresh categories including meat, fish, fruit and vegetables and gastronomy items, alongside the Consilia private label, gluten‑free, lactose‑free and vegan products, beers and other alcohol, breakfast goods, baby and pet ranges and home‑care items.

Brescia customers can order for same‑day delivery from Monday to Saturday for purchases placed by 14:00 for afternoon delivery, with two‑hour delivery windows. Delivery is free for orders above €95, costs €6.90 for orders between €40 and €94.99 and Prime members can access a launch offer of free delivery on orders over €70. Customers may also schedule deliveries up to five days in advance. A launch promotion offers €10 off a first order of at least €80 for new customers; full terms and coverage are on amazon.it/Italmark.

Italmark, a family‑owned Lombardy supermarket chain with more than 60 years of history, joined Selex Gruppo Commerciale in 2023. The retailer operates about 100 stores under the Italmark and Family Market banners, supported by three distribution centres, and promotes local sourcing with more than 900 references from Lombardy producers.

Kuehne + Nagel and Casaideas have expanded their logistics partnership in Chile with the construction of a dedicated distribution centre operated by Kuehne + Nagel to support the national design brand’s omnichannel operations.

The centre, which became operational in 2025, handled 34.8 million inbound units during its first year and distributed 24.7 million products to more than 40 Casaideas stores nationwide. The final quarter of 2025 accounted for 33.0% of the annual volume.

eCommerce fulfilment from the site processed 953,000 units in 2025 and fulfilled about 190,000 customer orders.

The expanded arrangement is an integrated logistics operation prioritising efficiency, automation, visibility and responsiveness, with the aim of providing a flexible, scalable supply chain and consistent customer experience across retail and eCommerce channels. The agreement is intended to improve response times and strengthen both physical and digital channels as part of the brand’s omnichannel strategy.

Logicor has agreed a long-term lease extension with Reinhard Frank Spedition und Transportunternehmen for about 17,000 m2 of warehouse and office space at Industriestraße 7 in Niederaula, Hessen, Germany.

The asset is a freestanding logistics facility on a site of approximately 53,400 m2. Reinhard Frank has operated from the location since 2015 and the lease renewal secures the long-term continuity of its customer relationships at the established regional hub. The regionally based transport company uses the property as a core element of its logistics service offering.

The Company said the long-term extension underlines the importance of stable, partnership-based tenant relationships and of maintaining locations in a sustainable manner. Management highlighted Niederaula’s central position and excellent road links as key attributes for transport-intensive operations.

The property benefits from direct access to the Hattenbach motorway interchange, where the A4, A5 and A7 motorways intersect, providing access to major national transport corridors and making the site suitable for inter-regional logistics and transportation operations.

SEGRO has agreed a lease for SEGRO Park Axis, a standalone, recently upgraded Grade A+ building totalling 7,572 m2, with Asendia, an international mail and eCommerce parcel specialist. The site, close to the M4, Heathrow Airport and the Heathrow Cargo Centre in the UK, will serve as Asendia’s primary international parcel processing, mail distribution and air conveyance centre for the country.

Asendia is expected to occupy the facility by January 2027 following a back‑to‑frame redevelopment and extension that will add 2,727 m2 to the existing unit. Works include an increased internal eaves height of up to 15 metres and new office accommodation, with completion scheduled for September 2026.

The enhanced facility has been designed around sustainability and is targeting BREEAM Outstanding and EPC A+ ratings. Key features include photovoltaic panels, dedicated cycle parking and a 20.0% electric vehicle charging provision. SEGRO said the scheme supports its embodied carbon targets, with a base build design of 332kg/m2.

CTP has completed a series of leasing transactions across Poland totalling more than 12,000 m2 of modern warehouse and logistics space. The deals, signed across five of the Company’s business parks, include a 6,900 m2 expansion by MAG at CTPark Gdańsk Port, reflecting the park’s role as a logistics hub for port‑related and international trade flows.

In western Poland, Domator24 expanded its footprint at CTPark Sulechów, while a firm in the electrical infrastructure sector agreed a 1,500 m2 lease at CTPark Zabrze, underlining continued occupier interest in the Upper Silesia market.

In the Warsaw region, a tyre and rim wholesaler took 1,900 m2 at CTPark Warsaw South and CTPark Warsaw Nowy Konik recorded the first letting in its new CTBox development, signalling demand for flexible, small‑unit logistics and industrial space close to the capital.

The new leases follow a 29,000 m2 deal in March with Windar Renovables at CTPark Legnica and sit against a backdrop of a resilient Polish economy and improving market conditions.

Maersk is expanding its logistics network in Southern Brazil with new depot investments in Rio Grande (RS) and Paranaguá (PR). The sites are designed to increase capacity for dry and refrigerated cargo and to speed inland container flows to key export corridors and ports.

Rio Grande and Paranaguá were selected for their positions within high‑volume export corridors and proximity to major production centres. Both sites sit close to their respective ports and have direct road access to regional distribution hubs, which the Company says will enable faster container rotation, improved inland transport efficiency and reduced bottlenecks during seasonal peaks. Rio Grande will also support the cabotage network operated by Aliança Navegação e Logística.

The Rio Grande depot covers approximately 70,000 m2 and is located about 2.5 km from Rio Grande Port. The multipurpose facility is configured for high‑volume operations and includes dry and reefer container handling, empty and full container storage, Cargo Services, cross‑docking and other operational support activities.

In Paranaguá the project expands the Cargo Services area by 3,160 m2, bringing the total CFS area to 6,000 m2. The extension is intended to ease congestion during peak periods and improve throughput for agricultural and refrigerated export cargo, with a layout optimised for truck flow and higher processing capacity.

Both depots feature optimised layouts for container handling and truck circulation, dedicated reefer plug capacity and infrastructure intended to support safe and efficient operations. The developments incorporate energy‑efficient designs and operational measures to reduce fuel consumption, together with waste‑treatment and water‑reuse systems.

The facilities will offer container inspection, cleaning and repair services and enable closer integration of depot operations with inland transport, customs‑related activities and ocean services. The Company identified agribusiness exporters, refrigerated cargo shippers and industrial importers as principal beneficiaries of the expanded capacity.

The new sites extend the Company’s nationwide footprint in Brazil. The Company’s depot footprint already spans more than 361,600 m2, complemented by over 46,000 m2 of warehousing and distribution capacity in locations including Cabo Santo Agostinho, Cajamar and Navegantes. Existing depots referenced by the Company are in Southern Brazil (Itapoá, Itajaí, Araquari, Paranaguá), the Southeast (Santos, São Bernardo do Campo, Cambé), the North (Manaus) and the West/Southwest corridor (Cascavel).

ID Logistics, the Company, is accelerating its eCommerce development in Brazil after securing three structuring projects with two major online commerce players that together represent nearly 120,000 m2 of warehouse space and the creation of more than 2,000 jobs, strengthening the Company’s position in the Brazilian eCommerce market.

Two large-scale fulfilment sites will be developed in Belford Roxo (State of Rio de Janeiro) and Ribeirão das Neves (State of Minas Gerais). These operations add nearly 80,000 m2 of capacity and are expected to generate more than 700 jobs. A separate partnership, also in the State of Minas Gerais, will provide over 40,000 m2 of operational area and about 750 jobs.

All three projects will be run under a full third-party logistics model covering Service Centres and XD operations, delivering end-to-end logistics management from design to operational execution and spanning the entire eCommerce supply chain with an emphasis on performance, reliability and scalability.

The Company’s Brazilian arm already operates 72 logistics sites representing more than 1 million m2 of warehouse space and employs 9,490 people, with headcount rising to about 12,000 during peak periods. Present in Brazil since 2003, the Company has more than doubled in size over the past three years. eCommerce and fashion logistics account for approximately 49% of ID Logistics Brazil’s activity, alongside FMCG & Industry, Retail, and Fragrance & Beauty. Operations are deployed across the States of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo and the Federal District, with headquarters in Barueri, State of São Paulo.

The Company said the new contracts underline Brazil’s strategic role in its Americas growth strategy and its capacity to support international clients with high operational standards. The Managing Director of ID Logistics Brazil described the projects as demonstrating the Company’s ability to deliver robust, high-performing logistics organisations capable of rapid scaling in Brazil.

On 07 April, a fire occurred at a Kimberly-Clark distribution centre in Ontario, California, US, operated by a third-party logistics partner, NFI Industries. Kimberly-Clark confirmed there were no reported injuries, and that all employees of the facility operator were safely evacuated.

Kimberly-Clark has activated a response team to manage the situation and minimise customer and consumer impact.

At this time, Kimberly-Clark can confirm the following:

> The building is leased by Kimberly-Clark and operated by NFI Industries
> Kimberly-Clark has business interruption and property damage insurance policies in place
> No Kimberly-Clark manufacturing assets were impacted
> There were no Kimberly-Clark employees onsite at the time of the fire

Kimberly-Clark's supply chain network is designed for continuity during disruptions and mitigating actions are already in motion. The Company has activated its coordinated response plans and is working closely with local logistics providers to maintain continuity for customers.

Teams have identified alternative locations for inbound shipments and are securing additional warehousing capacity through local partners. The Company is working through mitigating any short-term disruptions as these plans are executed.

GOFO has unveiled its 2026 North American expansion plan to strengthen infrastructure across its network, powered by automation and network intelligence, with a focus on hub capacity, station execution, and broader market coverage. As eCommerce service expectations continue to rise, parcel networks are entering a period of greater pricing pressure and higher operating expectations. Carriers across the market are reworking pricing, network footprints, and technology priorities to protect margins and improve service reliability. For merchants, that means coverage alone is no longer enough; they increasingly need delivery partners that can offer stable execution and predictable economics at the same time. In that environment, GOFO's 2026 infrastructure plan is designed to deepen network density, strengthen execution, and improve efficiency, while maintaining a no-surcharge policy through 2026.

Building on a US network that delivered more than 100 million packages in 2025, GOFO's 2026 plan reflects a different operating model from traditional logistics networks: one that uses automation, integrated systems, and network intelligence to improve efficiency as scale increases. GOFO is making targeted investments across hub capacity, station execution, and intelligent systems to drive down network handling cost while expanding coverage. Just as importantly, those investments are designed to ensure the network remains reliable as it grows. At a time when the parcel market is under greater pricing and service pressure, GOFO's approach is to make smart investments that improve efficiency, strengthen operational control, and widen its cost advantage as the network scales.

At the hub level, GOFO is further upgrading automation and network intelligence at 13 primary and secondary hubs across its nationwide network, centred on double-loop cross-belt and narrow-belt sortation systems. The objective is to strengthen high-volume transfer and destination sortation while driving down network handling cost as coverage expands. As the rollout advances, these upgraded primary and secondary hubs are expected to operate within a stable high-throughput range of roughly 20,000 to 45,000 parcels per hour, with each system capable of sorting to approximately 400 to 600 chutes. The narrow-belt systems are supported by automated parcel induction, singulation, six-sided barcode scanning, and vision-based dimensioning to improve discharge stability, sort accuracy, and flow consistency. Together, these upgrades are designed to reduce re-handling, shorten dwell time between inbound arrival and outbound dispatch, and give GOFO more processing headroom to absorb growth while maintaining reliable transfer performance.

At the station level, GOFO plans to add more than 50 delivery stations in 2026, further expanding a network that already operates more than 140 hubs and stations across the country. The Company will also continue deploying a modular, small-footprint automated sortation system designed for station environments where space is limited, facility modification windows are short, and dispatch deadlines are tight. Based on early operating results, GOFO decided to expand the rollout of the system across its station network, with deployment expected to support 50.0% of station sort volume nationwide. That expansion is designed to reduce reliance on manual handling during the critical window between parcel arrival and route staging, improve load readiness, shorten driver wait times at pickup, and increase loading efficiency as the network grows.

Beyond physical infrastructure, GOFO is also strengthening the intelligence layer behind network expansion through GOFO ATLAS, its proprietary intelligent system and digital infrastructure. Built as an end-to-end platform that integrates OMS, WMS and TMS, ATLAS provides unified visibility across the delivery lifecycle and supports intelligent orchestration through multi-layer operational dashboards spanning headquarters, hubs, stations and DSP partners. On that foundation, GOFO is embedding intelligent decision-making, dispatch orchestration and routing optimisation into day-to-day execution. As the network grows, these capabilities are intended to keep visibility, decision-making and exception management consistent across new hubs and stations, helping GOFO expand coverage while maintaining service quality, delivery stability and operational control.

Following its early-2026 market launches, GOFO now reaches 47 states. Ahead of the mid-year peak season, the Company expects to expand to more than 12,000 ZIP Codes and reach more than 80.0% of the US population. Alongside its expanding US coverage, GOFO is also preparing to enter Canada, with initial hub development underway in Toronto and Vancouver.

APL Logistics has opened a dedicated distribution and fulfilment warehouse in the Port of Amsterdam. The facility reflects the continued growth of APL Logistics' long-standing European business and its commitment to investing in infrastructure where customer demand requires it.

This centre is a direct reflection of what the Company’s customers in Europe have asked for – greater capability, closer integration and a partner they can rely on for the long term. The Netherlands has always been a cornerstone of its European operations, and Amsterdam is the natural next step in building the infrastructure its customers need to compete in an increasingly complex global environment.

APL Logistics supports customers in the retail, consumer, industrial and automotive sectors from established offices in the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, Turkey and France, delivering warehousing solutions across EMEA through a network of trusted partners. The Amsterdam facility brings order management, fulfilment and distribution together in a single, purpose-built hub. As a neutral supply chain partner, APL Logistics works across its own facilities and those of trusted third-party operators to deliver the right solution for each customer.

Situated within the Atlaspark estate, the warehouse spans 10,200 m2 and is equipped with 13 loading docks. The Port of Amsterdam provides multimodal connectivity via barge, rail, road and air, making it an ideal base to serve customers across the Netherlands and wider Western Europe. The facility is also within easy reach of the Port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest port by volume, enhancing access to major deep-sea shipping routes and continental freight flows.

The semi-automated centre features autonomous mobile robots and an automated conveyor system. It connects directly to APL Logistics' global technology infrastructure for seamless customer system integration and full purchase-order-level visibility from origin to destination. Services range from quality checks and price labelling through to store-level pick and pack and EMEA-wide distribution.

Customers across Europe face real pressure - volatile routing, shifting regulatory requirements and the constant drive to improve speed while reducing cost and emissions. Amsterdam gives APL the platform to respond with precision, combining outstanding multimodal connectivity with our global digital tools and dedicated account teams to deliver purchase-order-level visibility and control from origin to destination.

The Amsterdam centre adds to APL Logistics' established European network, with further developments planned across 2026 and beyond.

DHL Supply Chain has announced a major R220.0 million investment in a new multi-user distribution centre in Johannesburg, boosting the city’s logistics capacity, creating jobs and strengthening South Africa’s position as a key hub for efficient supply chains across the region.

The project involves demolishing an existing site to build a modern greenfield facility designed to support customers in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector and other industries. It forms part of private sector commitments made at the recent South African Investment Conference.

The new multi-user hub will serve as a flexible and scalable logistics platform. It will enable local and cross-border order fulfilment for multiple clients under one roof, helping businesses improve speed, reduce costs and respond better to growing demand.

DHL Supply Chain plans to enhance capacity with advanced warehouse operations, transport-led solutions and specialised services. This includes stronger support for temperature-sensitive goods, which is especially important for the healthcare and life sciences sectors, as well as fast-moving consumer products.

The facility will replace an older site, bringing modern infrastructure that meets today’s supply chain needs. Features are expected to include efficient storage systems, improved technology for tracking and managing goods, and sustainable design elements that align with global best practices.

The investment is expected to create about 70 jobs during the construction phase. Once fully operational, it should support around 90 permanent positions in areas such as warehouse operations, logistics management, transport and support services.

These jobs will benefit local communities in Johannesburg and surrounding areas, providing opportunities in a sector that continues to grow. Beyond direct employment, the hub will help many businesses operate more efficiently, potentially supporting thousands of indirect jobs across supply chains.

DHL Supply Chain is focusing on growing demand for outsourced logistics, particularly in healthcare, life sciences, consumer goods and the transport sector. The Johannesburg hub will help customers manage risks, improve service quality and scale their operations with greater confidence as South Africa’s economy gains momentum.

The new hub will also strengthen Johannesburg’s role as a major logistics gateway for southern Africa, supporting trade within the region and beyond.

South Africa’s logistics sector faces ongoing pressures, including road infrastructure needs, port efficiency and the impact of energy supply on operations. Modern facilities like the one DHL is building can help by improving efficiency, reducing delays and lowering costs for businesses.

The growth in eCommerce and specialised sectors such as healthcare creates new opportunities. Temperature-controlled storage and fast fulfilment are increasingly important, and investments like this one help meet those needs.

For small and medium-sized businesses, access to professional multi-user warehouses can make it easier to compete without having to build their own expensive facilities.

HAVI has received a symbolic key as the first tenant of Panattoni Business Park Kladno, which is being developed on the brownfield site of the former Poldi Kladno. HAVI will utilise 10,000 m2 of space to operate a logistics centre for the storage and distribution of frozen and refrigerated products to its clients. The new industrial zone will contribute to the revival of the region’s industrial heritage and bring new job opportunities as well as modern, sustainable technologies.

By opening a new state-of-the-art facility, the Company has expanded its storage capacity and created the conditions for more efficient distribution and the implementation of advanced sustainable solutions.

Panattoni Business Park Kladno is a modern industrial park designed for manufacturing and logistics that meets the highest technological and environmental standards. The park will consist of two warehouses with a total floor area of 88,500 m2. The zone is designed to provide sufficient electricity and water capacity for manufacturing operations, thereby meeting the demanding requirements of future tenants. HAVI has leased 10,000 m2 in Hall B, which has a total area of 32,900 m2. The building is aiming for the highest rating of “Excellent” under the BREEAM New Construction international sustainability certification. The sustainable design concept includes heat recovery and smart energy management, as well as rainwater harvesting and reuse. A 25 kWp photovoltaic power plant is also installed on the roof. This capacity will cover part of the office building’s energy consumption. Construction of Hall A, with an area of 55,600 m2, is also planned on the site.

The location offers excellent connections to the transportation infrastructure. It is situated 30 km from Prague, 100 km from Plzeň and Karlovy Vary, and 140 km from Dresden, making it an attractive location for logistics operations. Furthermore, the proximity of the D5, D6, and D7 highways ensures fast and efficient connections not only to the rest of the Czech Republic but also to Western Europe. The Kladno-Švermov train station, located within walking distance, contributes to excellent accessibility for employees and the transport of goods. The express rail line from Václav Havel Airport Prague to Kladno will further strengthen the transportation infrastructure, enabling even more efficient connectivity for the region.

A 38,227 m2 grade A distribution unit at Gateway 4, Doncaster, UK, has been let to Maersk in a deal completed in just seven days. The letting of the high-specification unit, prominently located adjacent to Junction 4 of the M18, reflects strong demand for prime, large-scale, fitted logistics space across South Yorkshire and the wider Yorkshire region.

Maersk will use the facility to further enhance its UK logistics and distribution capabilities.

Gateway 4 forms part of a key logistics corridor, benefiting from immediate access to the M18 and proximity to major distribution hubs including iPort Rail. It offers best-in-class specification, including 15m eaves height, extensive yard depths, a strong power supply and excellent connectivity to the UK’s strategic road and rail networks, making it ideally suited to modern distribution requirements.

CBRE’s Industrial team in Leeds acted on behalf of CBRE IM in the letting, alongside CPP.

uParcel, Singapore’s homegrown eCommerce logistics platform, announced a major expansion of its fulfilment operations with the lease of a new 2,787 m2 warehouse facility at JTC Defu Industrial City. The new space represents a tenfold increase from uParcel’s current warehouse footprint, marking the Company’s most significant infrastructure investment to date as it scales to meet surging demand from eCommerce merchants across Singapore.

The expansion comes at a pivotal moment for Singapore’s digital retail economy. The Singaporean eCommerce market is projected to reach US$9.58 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 11.0%. With over 5.7 million active internet users, more than 95.0% internet penetration, and average annual online spend exceeding US$1,200 per shopper, Singapore is the most digitally mature eCommerce market in Southeast Asia. Marketplace platforms Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop continue to drive the majority of transaction volume, while direct-to-consumer brands on Shopify and WooCommerce are growing rapidly alongside them.

Yet despite this growth, eCommerce sellers in Singapore face intensifying operational challenges. Marketplace commission fees have risen sharply across all major platforms throughout 2025 and into 2026, squeezing already-thin seller margins. Fulfilment service-level agreements have tightened: Shopee enforces a 48-hour shipping window before triggering automatic order cancellations, while TikTok Shop requires orders to be dispatched within two business days and delivered within six, with late dispatch rates above 10.0% resulting in enforcement actions including shop suspension or permanent deactivation. Sellers who miss these windows face reduced search visibility, restricted platform benefits, and direct penalties to their account health ratings.

For the majority of small and medium-sized online sellers, managing these demands is overwhelming. An estimated 75.0% of eCommerce brands struggle with fragmented multi-channel inventory tracking, and nearly 70.0% of online shoppers abandon carts due to unexpected shipping costs or delays. Sellers are forced to coordinate between separate warehousing providers, delivery partners, and marketplace integrations, each with their own systems, timelines, and failure points. The result is missed SLAs, poor seller ratings, and lost revenue.

uParcel’s tenfold expansion is a direct response to these challenges. By consolidating warehousing, fulfilment, and last-mile delivery under a single integrated platform, uParcel eliminates the fragmentation that costs sellers time, money, and marketplace standing. The Company’s approach is built on a simple premise: online sellers should focus on growing their business, not managing logistics complexity. uParcel handles the entire physical supply chain so merchants can invest their energy in product development, marketing, and customer acquisition.

The new facility at JTC Defu Industrial City features 2,787 m2 of operational floor space with a generous 7-metre ceiling height, enabling high-density vertical racking and maximising storage capacity for merchants of all sizes. The warehouse is equipped with two dedicated 40-foot container loading bays and two 14-foot truck loading bays, all with direct vehicular access at the doorstep, ensuring seamless inbound receiving and outbound dispatch without bottlenecks.

The 40-foot container bays enable uParcel to receive full container load shipments directly from overseas suppliers, eliminating the need for merchants to arrange intermediate warehousing or drayage. The 14-foot truck bays support local B2B distribution, wholesale replenishment, and high-volume marketplace restocking. Together, these capabilities position uParcel to handle not only direct-to-consumer parcel fulfilment but also B2B wholesale distribution, palletised cargo, and bulk retail replenishment, a combination few competitors in Singapore can match.

The 7-metre ceiling height is a significant operational advantage. Standard industrial units in Singapore typically offer ceiling heights of 4 to 5 metres, limiting vertical storage density. uParcel’s facility supports multi-tier racking systems that effectively double or triple the usable storage volume per square foot, allowing the Company to offer competitive per-pallet and per-cubic-foot storage rates while housing a larger and more diverse merchant inventory base.

A key differentiator of uParcel’s new Defu facility is its purpose-designed multi-zone storage environment, engineered to accommodate the full spectrum of eCommerce product categories under a single roof. Rather than forcing merchants to split inventory across multiple providers based on storage requirements and delivery, uParcel offers four distinct climate zones within one integrated fulfilment centre. All zones are monitored 24/7 using IoT-enabled sensors for continuous temperature and humidity tracking, with automated alerts for any environmental deviation.

The facility’s air-conditioned and humidity-controlled storage zone maintains temperatures consistently below 25 degrees Celsius with zero exposure to sunlight, purpose-built for sensitive product categories such as beauty and skincare, health supplements, leather goods, and premium electronics. This controlled environment protects product integrity and shelf life, ensuring that merchants can store inventory with confidence that their goods will reach customers in pristine condition. Humidity regulation further safeguards against moisture damage to packaging, labels, and moisture-sensitive formulations. For beauty and skincare brands in particular, storage below 25 degrees Celsius is critical to maintaining the efficacy of active ingredients such as retinol, vitamin C serums, and probiotic formulations that degrade rapidly in Singapore’s tropical climate.

For general merchandise, FMCG fast-moving consumer goods, and non-perishable inventory, the warehouse provides a well-ventilated ambient storage zone designed for optimal airflow and consistent conditions. This zone is ideal for the majority of eCommerce products including apparel, accessories, home goods, toys, and dry packaged food items, offering cost-effective storage without compromising on environmental quality.

The facility also features a specialised 2–8 degrees Celsius cold chain storage zone built to pharmaceutical-grade standards for the storage of medicines, biologics, and other temperature-sensitive healthcare products. This dedicated cold chain capability enables uParcel to serve the growing health and wellness ecommerce segment, including licensed pharmacies, clinics, and health supplement brands that require strict cold chain compliance from warehouse to doorstep. With Singapore’s ageing population driving sustained growth in online pharmaceutical and supplement purchases, cold chain fulfilment is no longer a niche capability but an essential service that few fulfilment providers currently offer.

Completing the cold chain lineup, uParcel’s facility includes a dedicated −18 degrees Celsius frozen storage zone for products that require deep-freeze conditions. This zone serves merchants dealing in frozen foods, ice cream, frozen ready meals, and specialty frozen ingredients sold through eCommerce channels. With frozen last-mile delivery logistics increasingly in demand from consumers who expect restaurant-quality frozen goods delivered to their doorstep, uParcel’s integrated frozen storage and delivery capability closes a critical gap in Singapore’s eCommerce fulfilment landscape.

Defu Industrial City’s central-northeast location offers exceptional connectivity to all parts of Singapore. Situated with direct access to major expressways including the Central Expressway (CTE), Pan Island Expressway (PIE), and Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE), the facility enables uParcel’s delivery fleet to reach any address in Singapore within 45 minutes. This geographic advantage is critical to uParcel’s same-day delivery promise, allowing the Company to offer reliable cut-off times and rapid fulfilment cycles that ecommerce merchants and their customers demand.

In a market where same-day and next-day delivery have become the baseline consumer expectation, warehouse location is a decisive competitive factor. A centrally located fulfilment centre reduces average delivery distances, lowers last-mile transportation costs, and enables later order cut-off times, all of which translate directly into higher seller conversion rates and better customer satisfaction scores. uParcel’s Defu facility is positioned to serve residential areas across Punggol, Tampines, Jurong, Woodlands, and every neighbourhood in between with equal speed and reliability.

To complement the new facility, uParcel’s operations team will run six-day fulfilment cycles, Monday through Saturday, ensuring that merchants selling on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop can consistently meet the stringent service-level agreements required by these platforms. With marketplace penalties for late shipments becoming increasingly severe, uParcel’s extended operational schedule gives sellers a competitive edge and peace of mind.
The significance of six-day fulfilment cannot be overstated. Orders placed on Friday evening and throughout Saturday represent a substantial share of weekly eCommerce volume, driven by payday spending cycles and weekend browsing behaviour. Fulfilment providers that operate only five days a week create a 48-hour gap during which these orders sit idle, pushing dispatch timelines dangerously close to, or beyond, marketplace SLA deadlines. uParcel’s Saturday operations ensure that weekend orders are picked, packed, and handed off to carriers on the same day, keeping dispatch rates within safe thresholds and protecting merchants from account health penalties.

uParcel’s fulfilment operations are powered by a proprietary technology stack that integrates directly with major marketplace platforms and independent eCommerce storefronts. The system provides merchants with real-time inventory visibility, automated order routing, and live tracking from warehouse shelf to customer doorstep. Native integrations with Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, Shopify, and WooCommerce ensure that orders flow seamlessly from marketplace to warehouse without manual intervention, reducing processing errors and accelerating dispatch times.

The platform’s warehouse management system tracks inventory at the SKU level across all four storage zones, supporting batch and lot tracking for health supplements and pharmaceuticals, first-expiry-first-out (FEFO) rotation for perishable goods, and serial number tracking for high-value electronics. Merchants access a self-service dashboard for real-time stock levels, order status, fulfilment performance metrics, and returns management, providing the kind of operational transparency that was previously available only to enterprise-scale retailers.

For sellers managing multiple marketplace storefronts, uParcel’s centralised inventory pool eliminates the need to split stock across channels. A single inventory pool serves Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and DTC webstores simultaneously, with automatic stock synchronisation that prevents overselling and reduces the dead stock that results from channel-siloed inventory allocation.

Returns handling is one of the most operationally complex and financially draining challenges facing eCommerce sellers. In Singapore, marketplace return policies have grown increasingly buyer-friendly, with platforms allowing returns for change of mind and offering automated refund processing. Sellers who cannot process returns quickly risk having refund timelines lapse, further damaging their marketplace performance scores.

uParcel’s Defu facility includes a dedicated returns processing area where returned items are received, inspected, graded, and either restocked into active inventory or routed for disposal. This closed-loop reverse logistics capability means that returned inventory re-enters the sellable pool faster, reducing working capital tied up in returns limbo and improving inventory turnover ratios. For merchants, this translates to fewer stockouts of popular items and faster recovery of revenue from returned goods. uParcel’s returns processing integrates directly with marketplace return portals, automatically updating inventory counts and triggering restocking workflows without requiring manual seller intervention.

uParcel’s expansion reinforces its unique value proposition as a true end-to-end eCommerce enabler. Unlike traditional 3PL providers that handle only warehousing or only delivery, uParcel integrates the entire post-purchase logistics chain under a single platform. Merchants benefit from a seamless flow from inventory storage and order management through pick-and-pack fulfilment to last-mile delivery, all managed through uParcel’s proprietary technology stack with real-time visibility and marketplace integrations.

This integrated model eliminates the fragmentation, finger-pointing, and coordination overhead that eCommerce sellers face when juggling multiple logistics vendors. For growing SMEs in particular, uParcel offers an enterprise-grade fulfilment solution without the complexity or cost of stitching together separate warehousing and delivery providers. By consolidating fulfilment and delivery with a single accountable partner, merchants gain a clear chain of custody, simplified billing, and a single point of contact for issue resolution, operational advantages that directly improve their ability to scale.

uParcel’s service model is designed to grow with its merchants. Sellers starting with 50 orders per month receive the same technology platform, storage standards, and delivery network as those processing thousands of orders daily. There are no minimum volume commitments, no long-term lock-in contracts, and no hidden per-SKU surcharges, a pricing philosophy that removes the financial barriers that prevent SME sellers from accessing professional fulfilment services.

The new facility incorporates energy-efficient LED lighting throughout all storage zones, optimised climate control systems that minimise energy consumption while maintaining strict temperature standards, and a commitment to recyclable and biodegradable packaging materials. uParcel’s consolidated fulfilment model also contributes to sustainability by reducing the number of individual delivery trips through intelligent order batching and route optimisation, lowering the carbon footprint per parcel delivered. As eco-conscious purchasing behaviour accelerates among Singaporean consumers, merchants who partner with sustainability-minded fulfilment providers gain a meaningful brand advantage. uParcel enables sellers to offer eco-friendly packaging options at checkout, supporting the growing segment of online shoppers who actively prefer brands that demonstrate environmental responsibility.

Rhenus Warehousing Solutions Poland has installed an AutoStore system at its Bolesławiec warehouse in Poland. The installation will occupy 4,500m2 and provide storage capacity for up to 1.8 million products, making it one of the largest AutoStore deployments in Poland.

The investment forms part of a series of strategic AutoStore rollouts by the Company across Europe and is the Rhenus Group’s second-largest AutoStore project in Europe. The Bolesławiec system is the Company’s first AutoStore of this scale in Poland and follows the Group’s initial implementation in the Netherlands in 2018.

Hardware installation began in March 2026 and will be completed in stages this summer, with an official launch scheduled for autumn 2026. Element Logic is the system supplier and is responsible for the project implementation. The Company said it managed preparatory works and the reorganisation of warehouse space to accommodate the system while maintaining daily operations for an existing eCommerce client.

The AutoStore solution, a goods-to-person automated storage and picking system, is designed for high SKU counts and fast-moving, small-sized items typical of eCommerce fulfilment such as clothing, footwear, cosmetics and supplements. The Company expects the system to improve warehouse utilisation, throughput and picking accuracy while offering scalable capacity as order volumes change.

Rhenus’s Bolesławiec site has been central to the Company’s Polish operations. The Group’s first owned Polish facility at Bolesławiec totals 57,000m2; it was commissioned in 2016, expanded in 2018 and is now undergoing a technological upgrade with the AutoStore installation. The branch supports large international eCommerce projects and benefits from a location that facilitates distribution to Western Europe.

GXO Logistics has launched GXO Accelerator, an Open Innovation programme to identify, test and scale new technologies across the UK and Ireland. The programme is designed and delivered in collaboration with global innovation specialist L Marks and will bring start-ups, scale-ups and technology specialists into structured test‑and‑learn cycles with the Company’s operational teams.

Selected participants will join a 12‑week cohort working in real‑world logistics settings to implement solutions aimed at improving efficiency, resilience and sustainability across supply chains, with the potential to scale successful pilots within the Company’s UK and Ireland operations.

The programme will focus on four themes: Defence And Infrastructure Logistics (materials control, sequencing, traceability and asset monitoring for regulated, multi‑site chains); Digital Transport (driver safety, execution‑led transport intelligence and yard/delivery visibility); Future Workforce (dynamic, data‑led workforce deployment, AI‑streamlined HR processes and skills visibility); and Wild Card / Open Season (innovations outside the core categories with clear operational value).

The GXO Accelerator builds on a foundation established through Wincanton’s W2 Labs, which involved 30 technology businesses before integration into GXO. Featured technologies from that programme included AI vehicle damage detection, predictive behaviour forecasting, autonomous mobile robots, continuous labour optimisation using machine learning, global asset visibility, online recruitment assessment tools and novel approaches to using spare freight and warehouse capacity.

L Marks will support participant selection and programme delivery. The initiative as an opportunity for technology companies to pilot solutions at scale in operational logistics environments and to work directly with the teams responsible for running them.

FincoEnergies and Scan Global Logistics (SGL) are implementing Biofuel Swap, a global solution designed to deliver immediate, verifiable CO2e reductions for road transport by using certified HVO100. The initiative builds on a pilot launched in 2023 to test insetting approaches for road transport and follows optimisation work that underpinned a wider roll‑out in 2025. The Biofuel Swap requires no changes to vehicles, infrastructure or daily logistics operations.

Biofuel Swap decouples the environmental benefit from the physical use of biofuel. HVO100 is physically dispensed in trucks in the Netherlands to create in‑sector emission cuts, while a book‑and‑claim system enables customers worldwide to claim verified Scope 3 reductions and receive traceable CO2e data for integration into their reporting. The approach is presented as scalable and auditable without requiring customers to operate renewable fuel in owned or contracted assets.

The partners set out key attributes of the offering: HVO100 is certified under EU RED‑approved voluntary schemes such as ISCC, RSB or REDCert and is produced exclusively from waste and residue streams; it can deliver up to 90.0% well‑to‑wheel CO2e reduction versus fossil diesel; reductions are externally audited, traceable and reported so as not to be double‑counted; and the fuel complies with EU sustainability criteria.

SGL has added the biofuel option to its Low Carbon Solution catalogue, which already includes ocean biofuel, Sustainable Aviation Fuel and electric vehicles. The Company positioned Biofuel Swap as an immediately available alternative to longer‑lead decarbonisation technologies, citing the UN Emissions Gap Report 2025 on the need for near‑term solutions while enabling infrastructure and new technologies scale up.

Scan Global Logistics described the partnership with FincoEnergies as drawing on the latter’s biofuel expertise and reliable supply to offer customers a high‑quality, globally applicable solution. FincoEnergies characterised Biofuel Swap as a traceable mechanism to help customers convert climate targets into concrete action.

Marq Logistics has extended its rooftop solar programme to more than 120 MW of installed capacity across its European logistics operating portfolio.

Over the past 12 months the Company completed approximately 15 rooftop solar installations in Germany, the Netherlands and the UK, representing about 25 MW of new capacity. Notable recent projects include Moenchengladbach, Germany (3.8 MW from more than 9,300 panels, supplied to customers under a Power Purchase Agreement); Frankfurt West, Germany (2.8 MW from about 7,000 panels, under a PPA with customer Rigterink); Osdorp, the Netherlands (2.2 MW from 4,000 panels, fully absorbed by customer Brocacef to power its electric van fleet and operations); Schifferstadt, Germany (2.0 MW of solar PV with the roof evenly split between PV and green roofing to aid cooling and biodiversity); and Milton Keynes, the UK (1.2 MW from 2,500 panels, absorbed by customer DHL).

Demand for onsite clean energy is increasing as logistics customers scale automation, electrify fleets and heat systems, and it expects to accelerate the roll‑out of rooftop solar across its European sites in coming years.

The Company is collaborating with the Ares Infrastructure Opportunities team on the development, commercialisation and operation of several rooftop solar assets included in the programme throughout Europe.

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has stated that a transfer of ownership took place in the last quarter of 2025 from its founder, Captain Gianluigi Aponte, to his son Diego Aponte and daughter Alexa Aponte. Both are Italian nationals who were raised in Switzerland and are current residents of Switzerland.

Diego Aponte serves as Group President and Alexa Aponte serves as Group Chief Financial Officer. The Company said the ownership transfer secures continuity of family ownership and stewardship as the next generation assumes ownership responsibilities.

Captain Gianluigi Aponte will remain with the Group in an executive role as Executive Chairman.

Founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte, the Company is privately owned and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The MSC Group operates globally with 675 offices across 155 countries, a fleet of 1,000 vessels, 300 trade routes and calls at 520 ports. The Group carries about 30 million TEU annually and employs around 200,000 people worldwide. Its activities include ocean freight, overland transport, logistics and a growing portfolio of port terminal and passenger operations.

Following the loss of a contract associated with a large consumer goods supply chain network, DSV Contract Logistics is ending its operations at a logistics centre south of Dallas, US. 391 layoffs are expected to begin on 30 April or within two weeks of that date.

A wide range of roles are impacted, including 278 forklift drivers, 26 warehouse operator specialists, 19 drivers and 19 supervisors. Other roles lost cover inventory staff, analysts, and management roles.

DSV has not disclosed the name of the customer, though operations at the facility are set to continue under the management of a different logistics provider. It is hoped that most workers impacted by the contract loss could be offered positions by the incoming operator.

GXO Logistics has appointed Ajit Kara as Senior Vice President, Account Management. He will report to Chief Commercial Officer Karen Bomber and will be based at the Company’s headquarters in Greenwich, Connecticut, US. In the newly created role Kara will lead the Account Management organisation with responsibility for enabling scalable growth, value creation and strengthening long‑term partnerships.

Kara brings more than 25 years of experience in supply chain transformation and client account management across multiple sectors. Prior to joining the Company he served as CEO of the Americas at Prose on Pixels, CEO of Williams Lea Tag (a DHL‑owned enterprise) and Managing Director, Client Services at Williams Lea. The Company said he will focus on delivering value to complex, enterprise‑scale accounts and on consistent commercial execution.

The Company is the world’s largest pure‑play contract logistics provider and is positioned to capitalise on the growth of eCommerce, automation and outsourcing. GXO has more than 150,000 team members across more than 1,000 facilities totalling more than 18.6 million m2. The Company’s corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Connecticut, US.