H.Essers is strengthening its activities in the US through the acquisition of Palmer Logistics. Palmer Logistics is a well-established logistics service provider with more than 60 years of experience within the chemical industry. The Company operates 14 locations across the country and has an extensive warehousing and transportation network.

This acquisition is a logical next step in H.Essers’ long-term growth journey and the starting point for further expansion of its activities in the US. As a company, it has a long history of integrating complementary businesses in a controlled and sustainable way. Today, it sees that the centre of gravity for many of its chemical customers is increasingly shifting towards the US.

Many of these customers are already active there, and this step allows H.Essers to support them seamlessly across regions. In doing so, it is not changing course, but strengthening its existing European foundation through international expansion, with this marking the first step in extending its specialised hazardous materials logistics offering into the US, building on its strong European expertise.

At the same time, the partnership reinforces a strategic focus on specialised logistics for the chemical sector.

Palmer brings strong expertise in chemical warehousing and value-added services, complementing H.Essers’ established position in Europe. Together, the companies are building a transatlantic offering tailored to complex chemical supply chains. Starting in the Gulf region, at the heart of the US chemical cluster, is a logical first step, with further expansion aligned with customer needs and market opportunities.

This partnership is built on a strong cultural fit. Both companies share the same values: entrepreneurship, reliability, respect, and a long-term vision. As family-rooted businesses, they take decisions with the next generation in mind, not the next quarter. This ensures an integration that respects people, local expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Customers will benefit from access to a broader international network, with additional capacity and specialised infrastructure in the US, combined with enhanced expertise in specialised logistics, including the chemical sector, and even stronger support for international supply chains.

Equally important, both companies share the same values: a strong focus on quality, safety, long-term partnerships, and a hands-on approach. This strong cultural alignment, rooted in entrepreneurship, reliability and a long-term vision typical of family-owned companies, ensures a natural fit and a smooth integration, with respect for people, expertise and local anchoring.

The current management in the US remains on board, ensuring continuity, while Palmer’s activities will gradually be integrated under the H.Essers name.

QuickBox Fulfillment and Motivational Fulfillment and Logistics Services announced their merger, bringing together two industry leaders in eCommerce logistics and fulfilment under a unified mission: Deliver superior multichannel fulfilment solutions that are built on trust and empower customers to thrive.

This strategic merger marks a significant milestone for both organisations, creating a stronger, more dynamic fulfilment partner equipped to serve multichannel and high-growth brands.

With 287,999 m2 of warehouse space across seven US regions, the combined 3PL offers faster order processing, improved inventory placement, and reduced transit times across key regions.

Customers gain access to a full suite of end‑to‑end solutions, including DTC and B2B fulfilment, retail compliance, kitting and assembly, subscription box programmes, direct selling fulfilment, returns management, and value‑added services.

Increased shipping volume strengthens carrier relationships and pricing. An expanded dynamic parcel programme leverages carrier diversification, zone skipping, and right‑size packaging to improve efficiency and reduce transportation costs.

With deep expertise in retail, marketplace, and direct-to-consumer fulfilment, the merged company provides seamless order orchestration, inventory visibility, and channel integration to support complex, multichannel operations.

Wrist Group, a global leader in marine supply and logistics for the maritime industry and a portfolio company of investment affiliates of J.F. Lehman & Company, LLC ("JFLCO"), announced the acquisition of Military Services Australia Pty Ltd. and Downie Jones Ship Stores Limited (collectively, "MSA"), a leading provider of husbanding and maritime logistics services supporting defence and naval operations across Australia and the Indo-Pacific.

MSA represents a strategic addition to Wrist and a meaningful expansion of its capabilities in defence logistics. MSA's established relationships and proven track record supporting naval and government customers, combined with Wrist's global scale and supply capabilities, create a compelling platform to enhance capabilities and better serve defence and maritime customers.

Jones Day served as lead legal counsel to Wrist and JFLCO, with Gorrissen Federspiel providing additional legal support. MSA was advised by KPMG Corporate Finance as financial and tax advisor, and Talbot Sayer as legal counsel.

Hanseatic Global Terminals has signed a term sheet setting out key conditions for the intended acquisition of a 20.0% stake in Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH) in Germany and for an increase in its holding in the TC3 container terminal at the port of Tangier in Morocco from 10.0% to 20.0%. The transaction remains subject to negotiation of binding agreements and approval by relevant authorities and regulators.

CTH is one of the Port of Hamburg’s major container handling facilities, with an annual capacity of 2.5 million TEU. Planned investments in a Western Extension, together with increased automation, are expected to raise capacity and improve cargo‑handling efficiency at the terminal.

Eurogate said it intends, together with partners including Hapag‑Lloyd and Hanseatic Global Terminals, to further develop CTH as a logistics hub for Northern Europe through modernisation, digitalisation, greater automation and electrification of cargo‑handling processes to improve performance and climate impact.

The intended purchase complements the Hanseatic Global Terminals' existing stake in Container Terminal Altenwerder in the Port of Hamburg and underlines Hapag‑Lloyd Group’s ongoing commitment to the city as a key node for global liner shipping operations.

Established in 2023 as an independent entity within the Hapag‑Lloyd Group, Hanseatic Global Terminals focuses on terminals and infrastructure and has a 2030 vision to expand its global port terminal portfolio to about 30 stakes and to grow into a leading global terminal operator.

Completion of the proposed transactions is conditional on final agreements and the receipt of customary regulatory approvals.

Rhenus Alpina has acquired Zollprofis, effective 01 January 2026, in a move to strengthen customs and foreign‑trade expertise in Switzerland and further develop integrated logistics solutions across the supply chain.  

The acquisition expands the Company’s customs and foreign‑trade organisation by adding locations and technical expertise, strengthening its border‑corridor network and enabling more integrated support for customers across the entire supply chain.

Zollprofis is a specialist in customs clearance and import and export processes and employs 26 people. The business operates sites in Rheinfelden, Thayngen, Basel (Weil am Rhein / autoroute customs office), Basel–St. Louis and Sisseln, forming an operational network across key Swiss border and customs corridors.

The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. Existing sites and staff will be integrated into the Rhenus Logistics organisation, with operations continuing within current structures to ensure service continuity for customers and partners.

The Company indicated the service portfolio will be gradually expanded through integration with Rhenus Logistics’ existing customs and logistics capabilities.

La Poste Groupe has presented their strategic plan “Succeed Together – Ambitions 2031”. The Company said the plan aims to strengthen growth, competitiveness and societal value by leveraging its assets, trusted brand and a responsible social model, while placing the customer at the heart of its ambitions.

Over the next five years the Company intends to become a leading European multi‑business group that embeds public service missions within a sustainable business model. By 2031 it is targeting revenue of €40.0 billion and a series of strategic moves: consolidate its position as the leader in parcel delivery and sovereign logistics in France and Europe by becoming Europe’s No. 2 player in out‑of‑home delivery; reinforce its bancassurance model by combining digital capabilities with human proximity and diversifying insurance distribution channels across Europe; and develop a trusted digital services business focused on the public sector, the financial sector and healthcare.

The Company said it will continue to pursue decarbonisation objectives, targeting a 24.0% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2031 (budgeted carbon footprint covering Scopes 1 and 2 and Categories 3 and 4 of Scope 3, excluding bancassurance assets), and will maintain an employee‑focused social model.

La Poste Groupe reported revenue of €34.0 billion in 2025 and employs 227,000 people. The Company described its international, multi‑business profile as resilient after recent transformation: in 2025 the parcel business represented 54.0% of revenue, bancassurance 22.0%, digital and new services 6.0% and mail 15.0%. The Company also said its model is now predominantly B2B, with 74.0% of revenue generated from business clients.

The strategic plan sets four priorities for the next five years: accelerate commercial growth by leveraging the trusted brand; deliver meaningful performance to increase efficiency and competitiveness; convert social and environmental commitment into a sustainable competitive advantage; and successfully transform the Company with and for its employees. Service quality and streamlined customer experience are highlighted as operational priorities.

Yusen Logistics has opened its new European regional headquarters, Yusen Logistics Global Management (Europe) N.V. (YLGM-EUR), in Antwerp, Belgium. The office formally began operating on 9 June 2026, signalling the Company's long-term commitment to the European market.

The new headquarters serves as the nerve centre of the Company's European operations, housing approximately 140 employees and supporting the Company's growth across the continent.

The relocation of the regional head office from Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Antwerp reflects the strategic value of positioning the organisation at the heart of a major logistics ecosystem. Antwerp offers multimodal connectivity by road, rail, inland waterways and maritime routes, while the Port of Antwerp‑Bruges provides gateway access for international trade.

The choice of Antwerp also strengthens operational proximity with sister companies in the NYK Group, including NYK Bulkship (Atlantic) NV and International Car Operators N.V. (ICO). The Company said closer physical links with these affiliates are intended to improve internal collaboration and support more integrated logistics solutions across global supply chains.

Locating the regional headquarters in Antwerp further embeds the Company within one of Europe's leading logistics corridors and establishes a platform for future growth, innovation and strengthened customer support across the region.

The CMA CGM Group has announced an agreement to acquire FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, at an enterprise value of US$1.4 billion. The acquisition, expected to close in 2026, would nearly triple the size of the North American contract logistics operations of CEVA Logistics, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group.

The acquisition reinforces CMA CGM’s more than 25-year commitment and investment in the US supply chain and accelerates its strategy to provide comprehensive end-to-end logistics solutions. By integrating FedEx Supply Chain’s assets and nearly 10,000 team members, CEVA Logistics will become a leading contract logistics provider in North America. The combined entity would operate approximately 150 warehouses, expanding CEVA’s overall presence in North America to a combined workforce of 20,000 people located at more than 240 locations.

Following the execution of this transaction, CMA CGM and FedEx expect also to enter into multi-year commercial agreements related to air and ocean freight. CMA CGM will become a preferred ocean carrier for FedEx, offering ocean transport and carrier services under a non-exclusive agreement. The companies will also work together on select air cargo capacity solutions to enhance their respective global networks in the interest of higher aircraft utilisation and flexible long-haul capacity.

The deal enables FedEx to further increase its focus on providing its unique expertise for high-value verticals, including healthcare, automotive, aerospace and data centres. By streamlining its portfolio, FedEx is better positioned to execute its long-term vision.

The acquisition is expected to close in 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals. The air cargo and ocean freight agreements are expected to commence in different phases between now and 2028. Morgan Stanley and Messier & Associés are acting as financial advisors to CMA CGM, and Cleary Gottlieb is acting as legal counsel to CMA CGM. JPMorgan is acting as financial advisor to FedEx, and Baker McKenzie is acting as legal counsel to FedEx.

Global air freight markets increased by 6.0% in May, compared to May 2025 levels (6.5% for international operations). The Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North American regions all reporting above trend growth. Carriers in the Middle East, however, reported a combined contraction of 8.9% year-on-year as war-related impacts continued.

Capacity increased by 1.9% compared to May 2025 (2.8% for international operations).

May’s strong performance coupled with macro-economic factors give cautious optimism for air cargo’s prospects over the remainder of the year. Trade and manufacturing output are both growing. Airlines have adapted operations to align with shifting demand patterns and supply chain needs. Meanwhile, yield growth and higher load factors are helping to recoup higher fuel costs.

Global trade increased by 5.0% year-on-year, extending 25 months of consecutive annual growth. Jet fuel prices fell by 16.3% month-on-month in May but remained 93.5% above year-earlier levels. Global manufacturing activity remained supportive in May, but export orders weakened. The Global Manufacturing Output Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 53.5, while the New Export Orders Index stayed below the 50-mark at 49.6, suggesting air cargo growth was supported by selected trade flows rather than a broad-based rise in global exports.

Asia-Pacific airlines saw an 8.0% year-on-year growth in air cargo demand in May. Capacity increased by 5.1% year-on-year. North American carriers saw a 10.5% year-on-year increase in air cargo demand in May. Capacity increased by 2.4% year-on-year.

European carriers saw a 6.7% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo in May. Capacity increased by 2.2% year-on-year. Middle Eastern carriers saw an 8.9% year-on-year decrease in demand for air cargo in May, the weakest performance of all regions. Capacity decreased by 9.2% year-on-year.

Latin American and Caribbean carriers saw a 1.9% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo in May. Capacity increased by 5.6% year-on-year. African airlines saw a 13.3% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo in May, the strongest performance of all regions. Capacity increased by 1.3% year-on-year.

Regarding trade lane growth, air cargo performance diverged across major trade lanes in May. Asia-North America led growth followed by Africa-Asia, intra-Europe, and Europe-Asia. In contrast, Gulf-linked corridors were still severely disrupted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Trade Lane: Africa-Asia
YoY growth: +14.1%
Notes: 11 consecutive months of growth
Market share of industry: 1.3%

Trade Lane: Asia-North America
YoY growth: +19.9%
Notes: Four consecutive months of growth
Market share of industry: 23.5%

Trade Lane: Europe-Asia
YoY growth: +10.0%
Notes: 39 consecutive months of growth
Market share of industry: 21.5%

Trade Lane: Europe-Middle East
YoY growth: -19.8%
Notes: Three consecutive months of contraction
Market share of industry: 5.2%

Trade Lane: Europe-North America
YoY growth: +0.4%
Notes: One month of growth
Market share of industry: 13.5%

Trade Lane: Middle East-Asia
YoY growth: -16.5%
Notes: Three consecutive months of contraction
Market share of industry: 7.4%

Trade Lane: Within Asia
YoY growth: +5.5%
Notes: 31 consecutive months of growth
Market share of industry: 7.3%

Trade Lane: Within Europe
YoY growth: +11.5%
Notes: Four consecutive months of growth
Market share of industry: 1.9%

… where is based on full-year 2025 CTKs.

CEVA Logistics has announced that its B2C delivery subsidiary, Colis Privé, has signed two agreements to exclusively discuss the acquisition of Paack Iberia and Paack France, two dynamic companies in the e-logistics sector. The transaction would significantly strengthen Colis Privé’s domestic position in France while accelerating its European expansion into Spain and Portugal.

As eCommerce continues to expand, end customers’ delivery needs and expectations are evolving. The last mile, the final step between the warehouse or retail outlet and the end customer, has become a major strategic priority for eCommerce players focused on customer experience.

Colis Privé, the last-mile delivery spearhead of the CMA CGM Group through its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, and a company that has built its offering around customer experience, would take a new step in its international development through this transaction, which is designed to strengthen its European presence.

The proposed acquisition covers Paack Iberia and Paack France, companies that operate independently, yet share a common name, origin and model built on proprietary technology and an integrated logistics infrastructure that combines operational efficiency, innovation and sustainability.

Founded in Barcelona in 2015, Paack is a leading last-mile delivery provider in the Iberian Peninsula with deep expertise in eCommerce and retail. The Company leverages its proprietary technology platform to manage the end-to-end delivery chain, offering portfolio of services including precise time-slot selection, real-time tracking, advanced reporting and integrated returns management. This tech-driven approach delivers the flexibility, reliability, and transparency required to meet evolving demands of last-mile delivery.

Paack has achieved sustained growth across the Iberian Peninsula in recent years, generating revenues of €125.0 million in Spain and Portugal, alongside €49.0 million in France in 2025, while consolidating positive profitability in both markets. The two agreements, covering Paack's respective operations and infrastructure in these markets, remain subject to customary closing conditions and required regulatory approvals, and in France, to the completion of the information and consultation process with the employee’s representative bodies and the information of employees.

The acquisition of Paack would support Colis Privé’s ambition to build a leading pan-European platform in the last-mile delivery market and support its customers internationally while addressing the specific requirements of each local market.

Paack would bring a highly robust operating network to Colis Privé, encompassing 82 sites across the Iberian region, including 21 strategic hubs and cross-dock facilities, 61 partner distribution centres and a network of over 5,000 active pickup and drop-off (PUDO) locations. In France, Paack’s six urban centres would seamlessly integrate with and strengthen Colis Privé’s existing domestic distribution footprint.

Serving premier international retail and eCommerce brands, Paack’s model would complement Colis Privé’s portfolio through diversified fulfilment solutions across partner warehouses, retail locations and an expanded out-of-home network of lockers and PUDO points. Furthermore, Paack's proprietary technology platform will immediately enhance Colis Privé’s capabilities in end-to-end parcel planning, real-time tracking, precise time-slot management and route optimisation.

Today, Colis Privé relies on approximately 5,000 delivery drivers in France, Belgium and Luxembourg to support eCommerce companies with home and local pickup and drop-off delivery solutions.

The integration of Paack and nearly 490 employees would mark a transformative step in its international development. The transaction would allow Colis Privé to enter two key European eCommerce markets immediately, while strengthening its ability to support international customers across several geographies through an expanded operating network, a broader delivery offering and advanced technology capabilities.

With the acquisition of Paack, Colis Privé would reach a new milestone by expanding its distribution network, strengthening its dedicated delivery workforce and surpassing €550.0 million in revenue.

Continued strong demand in the container market, particularly in the Far East, and a recent sustained increase in spot market rates means that A.P. Møller – Maersk A/S (APMM) is upgrading its guidance for full year 2026. For the full year, APMM now expects:

> Underlying EBITDA of US$8.0-10.0 billion (previously US$4.5-7.0 billion)
> Underlying EBIT of US$2.0-4.0 billion (previously US$-1.5-1.0 billion)
> Free cash flow of at least US$-1.5 billion (previously at least US$-3.0 billion)

This is based on a volume growth outlook for the global container market of about 4.0% (previously 2.0%-4.0%) for full-year 2026.

APMM will publish its full Q2 interim results on 13 August 2026.

FTAI Infrastructure Inc. (FIP) has completed the acquisition of AP Shale Logistics ManagementCo LLC, doing business as Tidewater Logistics, a barge and rail transloading company with operations in Ohio, West Virginia, and Texas, US. The Company acquired Tidewater for a cash consideration of approximately US$45.0 million, funded through an upsizing of FIP’s existing term loan with existing lenders.

Tidewater Logistics is an established transloading platform, highly complementary with FIP’s Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway, serving producers, shippers, and industrial customers across key shale and energy markets in the Appalachian Basin and Gulf Coast region. FIP expects Tidewater to generate US$9.0 million of Adjusted EBITDA in the next twelve months, with additional upside from expanded customer relationships, increased throughput volumes, and integration with FIP’s broader rail platform.

Tidewater’s barge and rail transloading capabilities are highly complementary to the Company’s existing railroad assets, and it sees meaningful opportunities to expand Tidewater’s customer base and throughput volumes across its network of strategically located facilities.

FIP continue to pursue high-quality infrastructure businesses with defensible market positions, stable cash flows, and compelling growth prospects, and Tidewater checks each of those boxes.

Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP served as legal counsel to the Company in connection with the acquisition.

DP World and MRS Logística, one of Brazil’s largest freight rail operators, have launched a multimodal logistics solution connecting Brazil’s Central-West region to the Port of Santos, creating a more efficient and sustainable export route for agricultural exports including cotton, beans, sesame, sugar, and other commodities.

The new solution combines road, rail, and port operations into a single integrated logistics flow. Cargo moves from production in Brazil’s Central-West region to REDEX facilities (Special Customs Clearance Facilities for Exports) in Suzano, Jundiaí, and Paulínia, where it is containerised and transferred by rail to DP World’s terminal at the Port of Santos for export.

The integrated model provides exporters with a more reliable and competitive route to international markets while reducing pressure on key highway corridors and limiting reliance on long-haul road transport.

By shifting the long-distance leg of the journey to rail, the solution can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80.0% compared to road transport. Each container train also removes approximately 40 trucks from the road, helping reduce congestion and improve overall efficiency. The operation gives exporters greater predictability, increased storage flexibility, guaranteed cargo acceptance at the port, and transport capacity of up to 84 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) per trip.

The initiative supports the continued growth of Brazil’s agribusiness sector while addressing increasing demand for more efficient and sustainable logistics corridors connecting inland production regions to export gateways.

The initiative builds on DP World’s broader strategy to strengthen multimodal logistics solutions in Brazil and increase rail participation in the country’s logistics network. The Company operates a cellulose logistics complex in Santos that integrates warehousing, rail connectivity, and port services through its long-standing partnership with Suzano.

DP World is advancing an agreement with Rumo to develop a new grain and fertilizer terminal at the Port of Santos. Expected to be completed in 2027, the facility will have annual capacity of up to 12.5 million tonnes and will integrate rail access directly into port operations, further strengthening connectivity between Brazil’s inland production regions and global markets.

GEODIS has achieved IATA CEIV Pharma certification for its Hyderabad site in India, validating its ability to handle pharmaceutical and healthcare shipments to the highest international standards. The milestone strengthens the Company's healthcare logistics capabilities in one of India's leading life sciences hubs and expands its global network of CEIV-certified facilities

The certification validates that GEODIS’ Hyderabad operations, processes, infrastructure, and personnel meet rigorous international standards for handling pharmaceutical and healthcare shipments. The certification process includes comprehensive assessments of quality management systems, operational procedures, risk management practices, staff training, temperature-control capabilities, and regulatory compliance.

Hyderabad, widely recognised as one of India's leading pharmaceutical and life sciences hubs, plays a critical role in supporting global healthcare supply chains. With this achievement, GEODIS further strengthens its ability to serve pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, and healthcare customers requiring specialised logistics solutions.

This certification enhances the Company’s ability to support customers moving increasingly complex and temperature-sensitive healthcare products across global markets. It also reflects its continued investment in specialist infrastructure and expertise in India, where it now has more than 1,000 employees across 15 locations serving over 7,000 customers.

Nippon Express has launched the “Global Charter Desk” as a centralised management hub for the NX Group’s air charter arrangements, enabling a coordinated, swift response to increasing demand for air charter transport from customers around the world.

Rising geopolitical risks and changes in the supply chain environment have led in recent years to growing global demand for air cargo charter flights. Securing reliable capacity and responding promptly to changing circumstances, particularly for time-critical shipments in industries such as automotive, semiconductors, and aerospace, have become essential for maintaining customers’ business continuity. To address such needs, the NX Group has launched the Global Charter Desk to provide centralised management of air charter requests from around the world.

The NX Group has established operations in five major hubs, Tokyo, Singapore, Frankfurt, Vienna, and Chicago, and implemented a 24hrs support system capable of handling urgent charter requests by leveraging time zone differences and coordinating across these locations.

The Global Charter Desk facilitates air charter arrangements by leveraging strong partnerships with global partner airlines. By consolidating demand across the entire NX Group to achieve economies of scale, the Desk provides customers with competitive pricing and reliable cargo capacity.

Asyad Group, Oman’s global integrated logistics provider, and CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, headquartered in France, have signed a Framework Agreement to develop, manage, and operate a multipurpose logistics terminal in Sohar. The agreement reflects the growing economic cooperation between the two countries.

This partnership establishes a long-term strategic collaboration between the two organisations, combining their capabilities and expertise to enhance Oman's ports as key global trade hubs, strengthen operational efficiency, and deliver superior service to customers across the region.

The partnership provides the framework for the development of a US$400.0 million new multipurpose logistics terminal in Sohar, which will enhance advanced integrated logistics services, and supply chain solutions and will contribute to reinforcing new regional and international trade corridors, increasing cargo handling volumes, and solidifying Omani ports' connections to global shipping networks and key international markets.

Ahead of a major sales event, Singapore-based exporter Well Done Solutions realised they were going to need help packing and shipping a surge of orders. So they turned to UPS.

UPS already handled small package shipments for Well Done Solutions. But this sudden increase required more support, including warehousing, order fulfilment and delivery. Because it already knew the customer’s business, it could move quickly and bring the right UPS solutions together.

With no time to spare, UPS teams in Singapore stood up a temporary warehouse equipped with everything from staffing to shelving – a process that can sometimes take months. The mission: turn bulk inventory into thousands of individual shipments as quickly as possible. Within just 48 hours, the pop-up warehouse was sending packages to US-based shoppers.

Because UPS managed both the warehouse operations and the global delivery network, inventory flowed seamlessly from receiving to processing to shipping without the need to transfer between multiple providers.

This end-to-end approach, connecting fulfilment and transportation within a single network, helps reduce complexity, increase speed and improve reliability, especially during high-demand moments.

Smiths News, the UK’s largest news wholesaler, has secured a long‑term contract with Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), publisher of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday and The i Paper.

Under the agreement the Company will become ANL’s exclusive wholesale distributor across expanded territories, effectively securing national distribution across Great Britain from January 2028. The appointment has been extended through to July 2037.

The contract is expected to deliver an incremental uplift in revenue from the expanded territories of c.£105.0 million per annum from January 2028. Together with a contract award from News UK announced on 17 June 2026, the two agreements represent c.36.0% of the national newspapers and magazines market secured for the Company from January 2028. Guidance on implementation costs, early‑life transition costs, benefits of network expansion, and dividend and financing arrangements remains unchanged from the Company’s 17 June 2026 announcement.

Key to delivering both contracts will be the establishment of an expanded national footprint, the Company added. The extension also includes a commitment to freeze delivery service charges for retailers for the life of the Contract. The Board expects to provide further financial guidance in due course and at the time of its preliminary results on 04 November 2026.

Arvato will assume responsibility for key logistics and fulfilment processes for Mister Spex in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland, effective 01 September 2026.

From a site in Poznań, Poland, the Company will manage warehousing, transport management, returns management and value‑added services and will coordinate B2C transportation to all five European markets covered by the contract. The operational setup will be supported by digital end‑to‑end solutions intended to improve transparency, process control and customer experience across the order journey.

The solution has been designed for Mister Spex’s omnichannel and eCommerce model, which handles several million orders each year and includes specialised services such as Home Try‑On, contact lens subscriptions and the Mister Spex Switch subscription model. Those services add complexity to order fulfilment and returns processing and require operational flexibility and scalability.

To meet these requirements, the Company will deploy a highly automated fulfilment configuration with fully automated picking and packing to speed processing, improve order accuracy and provide the capacity to handle seasonal peaks and future growth. The automation will be combined with digital tools for order processing, shipment tracking and returns management to create controllable processes across the customer journey.

Mister Spex said the move forms part of a plan to focus internal resources on core capabilities while partnering with specialised providers able to deliver scale and operational excellence. The arrangement is intended to preserve a simple, fast and reliable shopping experience for consumers both online and in stores.

Arvato characterised the fulfilment setup as a combination of automated processes, digital services and international transport management that creates the operational foundation for future growth and a consistent customer experience across the five markets.

The transition of logistics operations will be phased through the second half of 2026, with full implementation of the agreed services scheduled by the end of 2026.

Toll Group has welcomed fashion brands yd. and Tarocash to its Prestons Retail Fulfilment Centre in Sydney, Australia, strengthening the Company's specialty retail and fashion fulfilment capability.

The additions build on the integration of Connor and AXL+CO at Prestons last year and support the Company's continued growth across Australia and New Zealand, including through new warehousing capability in Auckland, New Zealand.

The Prestons site is a purpose-built, multi-user omnichannel fulfilment centre that combines warehousing, distribution and value‑added services in a single, scalable solution for modern fashion supply chains.

This reflects the strength of the Toll's partnerships with the retailers and a shared commitment to delivering flexible, scalable supply chain solutions. The brands required a supply chain partner able to scale with their growth. with Toll able to offer the operational capability and flexibility needed to support them.

The Tour de France, the world’s most famous cycling competition, gets underway on 04 July, with a team time trial for the first time in 55 years, and XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, is once again making sure the wheels of the race turn smoothly.

XPO Logistics is also supporting the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, the increasingly popular women’s version of the Tour, which will ascend the fearsome Mont Ventoux for the first time in its history.

The 113th edition of the Tour de France will take place from 04 July to 26 July, bringing together 184 riders across 23 teams. The race will cover more than 3,321 kilometres over 21 stages through Spain and France, spanning seven regions and 29 départements. This year's race will begin in Barcelona with the first opening-stage team time trial in 55 years.

To support the event, XPO Logistics will deploy 45 trucks and 56 drivers to transport the infrastructure that keeps the race moving from one stage to the next. Each truck will travel thousands of kilometres throughout the Tour, including loading, race operations and unloading. Departing trucks will average 2,786 kilometres, while arriving trucks will average 2,592 kilometres.

A pioneer in more sustainable transport, XPO Logistics will once again deploy its LESS® HVO solution throughout the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes. Using HVO biofuel injected into its fuel tank network, this solution reduces CO2 emissions by up to 90.0%. During the 2025 races, LESS® HVO helped avoid more than 223,370 kg of CO2 emissions.

The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift starts on 01 August in Lausanne, Switzerland, and runs over nine stages in nine days until 09 August, with the Mont Ventoux climb on stage seven. Once again, XPO Logistics is supporting this event, with 16 drivers covering 1,178 kilometres, using HVO biofuel to reduce CO2 emissions during the tour.

This year, an additional truck will be added to the fleet for the Tour de France to transport a departure village arch, and another truck will be provided for a caravan partner for Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

For both events, a festival parade of decorated vehicles, known as the famous Caravane du Tour, will precede the riders. The Tour de France stretches for many kilometres through the region, and ahead of the riders, key sponsors offer souvenirs to entertain the crowds lining the route. For many families, this is as much a part of the events as the races themselves.

GXO Logistics has announced a five-year transport contract expansion with Co‑op, one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives, advancing the supply chain partnership into its second decade.

The contract extension reflects the partnership’s proven success, combining operational excellence with a shared commitment to people, communities and long‑term value.

The agreement spans GXO’s transport operations at Avonmouth, Andover and Lea Green, supporting deliveries to over 1,000 Co‑op UK stores, from the 2,300 stores that the retailer operates across the UK.

GXO will continue working closely with Co‑op to enhance efficiency, service and resilience across its transport network, incorporating best practices and innovative solutions from the company’s strong expertise in FMCG operations.

Beyond operational delivery, the partnership also has significant community ties. GXO colleagues across the Co‑op transport network have contributed more than 1,500 hours of volunteering and engagement over the past year. GXO teams also raised money for local and national charities, including Barnardo’s and the British Heart Foundation, raising thousands of pounds through colleague-led initiatives across the transport network.

Additionally, GXO participates in ongoing collaboration with three Co‑op academies through mentoring, employability workshops and site engagement, as well as significant reinvestment through the apprenticeship levy, supporting skills, training and community initiatives across Co‑op supported opportunities.

CEVA Logistics in China has successfully completed a five-year multimodal project managing the end-to-end logistics and transport of 636 high-value metro cars from landlocked Changchun, China, to Singapore. Executed across 62 distinct shipment batches over the five years, each 39-tonne metro car measured approximately 24 x 4 x 3 meters. The comprehensive logistics solution included overland factory pickups, port consolidation at Chinese ports in Bayuquan and Dalian, specialised ocean transit, and final delivery to Singapore's SMRT Tuas West Depot.

The non-standard dimensions and sensitive electrical systems of the rolling stock required strict structural load distribution and a careful handling environment. Operational complexity escalated drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic due to severe travel restrictions and changing local quarantine policies across multiple Chinese provinces. The shipments faced transport challenges, labour challenges and schedule challenges.

To ensure absolute cargo stability over the five-year project lifecycle, CEVA’s project logistics specialists worked directly with the client’s engineering team to co-develop custom structural fixtures and support structures tailored to the cars’ precise weight distribution. The team produced physical prototypes, conducted trial installations and executed multiple rounds of structural optimisation until a highly secure, repeatable engineering solution was validated.

For ocean transport, CEVA engineered a flexible marine strategy, chartering a strategic mix of dedicated breakbulk vessels and container vessels operating in breakbulk mode. Throughout the multi-year timeline, CEVA maintained a dedicated core team that synchronised transport schedules with the factory's production output. This disciplined project governance and transparent communication allowed the team to successfully navigate pandemic disruption, unpredictable coastal weather and complex cross-border customs.

The seamless delivery of the final batch in May brought this historic, five-year project logistics programme to a close. By maintaining operational continuity under unprecedented global supply chain pressures, CEVA successfully fulfilled its long-term commitment to the future of Singapore's urban transit. This project highlights CEVA's expertise in project governance and positions the Company as a premier leader in project logistics.

GLP Jiangning South Park has welcomed the launch of the first East China regional distribution centre for Yuehuoli, a domestic supermarket chain focused on neighbourhood retail and high-frequency, everyday consumption, offering fresh produce, daily essentials and ready-to-eat food. The new 18,000 m2 facility marks a key milestone in the brand’s expansion, establishing its initial supply chain foothold in Nanjing and providing a scalable platform to support the continued expansion of its store network across the Yangtze River Delta.

To support the customer’s retail model and multi-category product offerings, the park features a combination of ambient warehouses and multi-temperature cold storage facilities, enabling a wide range of use cases, including standard goods storage, fresh produce handling, fulfilment and distribution all within a single integrated facility. This configuration aligns closely with the operational needs of fresh supermarket retailers, where efficiency and product quality are critical.

Nanjing is emerging as a key consumption hub in East China, with rising demand for high-quality fresh food and community-based supermarket formats. As consumer expectations evolve towards greater freshness, convenience and speed, retailers are increasingly investing in more advanced and localised supply chain networks to enhance service quality and operational efficiency. These trends are driving demand for modern, proximity-based logistics infrastructure, particularly for integrated cold chain and multi-category distribution capabilities.

GLP Jiangning South offers strong connectivity to major consumption centres across the Yangtze River Delta through its proximity to Nanjing Lukou International Airport and regional expressway networks. This strategic location enables efficient regional distribution and last-mile delivery, supporting retailers in reaching densely populated urban markets.

GLP continues to leverage its extensive logistics infrastructure network and operational expertise to support customers in building more efficient and resilient supply chains. As consumption patterns evolve and demand for high-quality retail formats grows, GLP remains focused on partnering with customers to enhance operational performance and supply chain efficiency.

Mileway has recorded a strong month of leasing activity in Sweden, signing approximately 45,000 m2 of new leases across its Swedish portfolio in June. New customers accounted for nearly 90.0% of total space signed, reflecting continued demand for strategically located logistics and industrial space across the country.

In the Mälardalen region, Mileway signed a c. 8,400 m2 lease with a public sector occupier, alongside a c. 3,200 m2 agreement with the logistics company ET Logistik AB. In southern Sweden, Airmee AB, the third-party logistics provider secured c. 5,200 m2 in Malmö, while a fruit and vegetable importer and distributor leased over 5,000 m2 to support its operations in Helsingborg.

A number of additional smaller leases across the portfolio also contributed to strong performance during the month.

According to local press reports, Waterstones is set to take on a new logistics centre in Burton, UK, making a significant investment in the Company’s future growth and operational capabilities.

It is taking the 27,406 m2 facility from recipe box company Gousto and is expected to be operational by 2028. Gousto acquired the logistics centre in 2022 but never occupied the property.

Mileway has signed a new long-term lease agreement with BFT Logistik for c.13,000 m2 of warehouse and office space at Rørgangen 1, a strategically located last-mile asset in Karlslunde, just outside Copenhagen. This agreement follows a targeted refurbishment of the asset, which has significantly improved its energy efficiency and upgraded both warehouse and office areas to support the needs of modern occupiers.

BFT Logistik is a Danish transport and distribution company, providing delivery solutions with a focus on last-mile operations.

Owned by opportunistic funds managed by Blackstone, Rørgangen 1 has recently undergone an extensive sustainability-focused upgrade. The works include the conversion from gas heating to energy-efficient heat pumps, the installation of LED lighting, and comprehensive upgrades to both exterior and interior areas for both office and warehouse use. These improvements have enhanced the asset’s functionality and energy performance, supporting more efficient day to day operations while helping occupiers reduce their environmental impact. The asset also offers flexible layout options, with the ability to tailor office space and configure warehouse areas to meet occupiers’ requirements.

The transaction highlights continued occupier demand for well-located, high-quality logistics space in Denmark. Following the letting, limited additional space remains available at the asset, where Mileway is seeing continued occupier interest, from businesses seeking flexible warehouse facilities with multiple loading docks and office space.

Rainforest Distribution Corp., a full-service food and beverage distributor serving more than 4,000 retailers across the East Coast and Southeast US, announced the permanent opening of its Cartersville, Georgia distribution centre. The state-of-the-art facility serves as a cornerstone of the Company's growing Southeast regional network, offering full ambient, refrigerated, and frozen distribution capabilities for a broad portfolio of specialty and natural food products.

Rainforest has been operating in the region since March 2025, following the Company's acquisition of Perfect 10 Foods. Since that time, Rainforest has expanded out of the former Perfect 10 Foods facility and transitioned into the Cartersville distribution centre as a permanent, purpose-built upgrade to support continued Southeast growth.

The Cartersville facility features modern dock capabilities and is equipped to handle the full temperature range required for Rainforest's diverse SKU portfolio, from shelf-stable specialty foods to fresh and frozen products. The centre is fully integrated into Rainforest's logistics and technology network, enabling real-time inventory visibility, optimised route planning, and seamless replenishment for retail partners throughout Georgia and neighbouring states.

The Cartersville opening further advances Rainforest's strategy of building a fully connected East Coast and Southeast distribution network, expanding access for regional retailers to a curated selection of specialty, natural, and emerging food and beverage brands.

With a new robotics distribution centre and an additional assembly hall for robotic welding systems, Yaskawa is further expanding its production and distribution capacities in Kočevje, Slovenia.

With the current investment of approximately €32.0 million, Yaskawa now has a central distribution facility for accepting and executing robot orders from across the EMEA region. This is located next to the first European Robot factory of Yaskawa opened in 2018 and is completing the Yaskawa Campus. By the financial year 2027 at least 80.0% of orders from EMEA markets are to be processed there. In addition, recent new construction measures are increasing the production and storage area in Kočevje to currently more than 30,000 m2.

The strengthening of the Slovenian site Kočevje concurs with the European expansion strategy that Yaskawa has been pursuing for years. The aim is to become one of the leading manufacturers of industrial robots in Europe in the medium term.

In 2018, Yaskawa’s first European robot plant began production in Kočevje, 60 km southeast of Ljubljana. As early as 1996, the Slovenian group company Yaskawa Ristro was founded in nearby Ribnica, which has now also relocated to the new Yaskawa Campus in Kočevje.

Mileway has signed Go Interiors Limited, a national specialist in interior building materials, on a long-term lease at T1 Sheffield Business Park in Sheffield. The c. 3,159 m2 property will be fully occupied following this letting, reflecting continued demand for high-quality, well-located space across the UK.

The property, which is owned by opportunistic funds managed by Blackstone, benefits from immediate access to the Sheffield Parkway (A57), which connects to Junction 33 of the M1 motorway, approximately two miles to the northeast, and Sheffield City Centre, less than four miles to the southwest. The unit is also well located for access to the local labour force, with Leeds 35 miles away, Manchester 42 miles away and Birmingham 87 miles away.

This new, purpose-built property comprises a modern detached, dual pitched steel portal frame unit with integral office accommodation. The property includes a number of sustainability features, including EV charging points and a PV scheme installed to the roof of the warehouse. Externally, the unit benefits from a demised parking area and a large yard area secured by a perimeter palisade fence. Access to the warehouse is provided via three loading doors from the yard area, making it suitable for a business looking to scale up with minimal disruption to day-to-day operations.

The asset’s location and specifications were key factors in Go Interiors’ decision to lease the property in Sheffield. The new facility will enable the business to expand its operations, having previously occupied a 1,394 m2 unit with insufficient room for growth. This move strengthens Go Interiors’ presence in Sheffield and supports its long-term business strategy.

The InPost Group has launched the OPO II Logistics and Service Centre at CTPark Opole, which supports the operation of Paczkomat parcel lockers destined for European markets. The new space in the OPOL01 building serves as a key operational hub for the Company’s international expansion.

InPost has leased a total of 6,733 m2 of space (including 6,207 m2 of warehouse space and 526 m2 of office space). At CTPark Opole, the Company carries out comprehensive processes related to preparing Paczkomat machines for operation, from servicing and configuration, through branding, to thorough diagnostics before they are shipped out. OPO II supports InPost’s operations in the UK, Spain, Portugal, and Italy, among other countries.

The launch of the centre at CTPark Opole significantly strengthens the Company’s international logistics and service infrastructure. The scale of operations is impressive, approximately 700 Paczkomat machines pass through the facility each month, and the centre handles an average of 60 shipments per week. The investment also contributes to the creation of new, specialised jobs in the region.

Opole is consistently strengthening its position among the locations chosen by companies from a variety of industries. Its strategic location between the major economic centres of southern Poland, convenient access to road infrastructure, and a rich pool of talent make the region an extremely attractive destination for projects requiring efficient distribution and specialised expertise.

Importantly, the space was designed from the outset with production in mind, which enabled InPost to move into the facility quickly and launch operations efficiently without the need for time-consuming renovations.

CTPark Opole is a modern business and logistics complex located in the northwestern part of the city, adjacent to the ring road providing direct access to the A4 highway. Its location between Wrocław and Katowice, as well as its proximity to the Czech border, is a major advantage for serving domestic and international supply chains. The park offers flexible warehouse, manufacturing, and office spaces, which CTP continuously adapts to the individual needs of tenants, ranging from traditional logistics to advanced technical operations.

In addition to InPost, companies such as the Raben Group, Rohlig SUUS Logistics, Shanghai Pret Composites, UFI Filters, TitanX Engine Cooling, PUKY, Opolgraf, Inteva Products Poland, and ELSTEEL operate at CTPark Opole.

P3 Logistic Parks has signed two lease agreements at P3 Poznań in Robakowo, approximately 16 kilometres south of Poznań. Long‑standing tenant Colian Logistic has renewed its lease for 4,825 m2 of warehouse space, while Arctos Creme has committed to a new lease for 7,913 m2.

Colian Logistic, part of Colian Group, provides domestic, international and sea freight services alongside warehousing and technology‑enabled logistics. The renewal allows Colian Logistic to maintain operational continuity from its existing facility, DC9, which holds a BREEAM certificate at Very Good level and an EPC B rating. The building offers a clear height of up to 12 m and a floor load capacity of 7.5 t/m2, matching the operator’s technical requirements.

Arctos Creme, one of Europe’s largest fondant manufacturers, will occupy building DC11 to expand warehousing capacity adjacent to its production plant in Koninko near Poznań. DC11 holds a BREEAM Excellent certificate and an EPC A rating; its technical specifications mirror DC9, with a clear height of up to 12 m and a floor load capacity of 7.5 t/m2, supporting food‑grade storage and distribution.

Both tenants were represented by advisory firms, JLL for Colian Logistic and Newmark for Arctos Creme. P3 Poznań is one of the largest logistics parks in western Poland, comprising 12 buildings with a total area of more than 415,000 m2 and offering direct access to the S11 expressway and the A2 motorway, the key corridor linking the park with Warsaw and Berlin.

Panattoni Denmark is developing a build-to-own headquarters and specialised pharma logistics facility for Biofarma Logistik A/S in Ringsted, Central Zealand, Denmark. The development will serve as the Company’s Danish headquarters and a logistics hub for its Nordic healthcare and pharmaceutical operations.

The single-building development will comprise approximately 10,000m2 on a 2.08-hectare (20,800m2) greenfield site. The facility has been designed for specialised pharmaceutical logistics and will incorporate temperature-controlled warehouse areas, cold storage, a dedicated hazardous-goods area, an 11-metre stacking height, 10 loading ramps, one ground-level gateway and 60 car parking spaces. Around 60 employees are expected to relocate from the Company’s existing Glostrup site to Ringsted.

Biofarma Logistik A/S is a Danish logistics provider with more than 60 years’ experience in pharma logistics, supply-chain and transport solutions across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. The project is intended to provide a modern, purpose-built platform that meets regulated quality and reliability requirements for healthcare customers across the Nordic region.

The scheme targets BREEAM Excellent certification and appoints HPH Totalbyg A/S as general contractor; Panattoni already works with HPH Totalbyg on the neighbouring Central Hub Ringsted development. Panattoni Denmark said the site’s location on the E20 motorway offers strong regional connectivity to Greater Copenhagen, Sweden and other Nordic markets. More than two million people can be reached within one hour’s drive, and key logistics destinations including Køge, Roskilde Airport, Copenhagen, Kalundborg and Malmö are within easy reach. Local stakeholders have also highlighted Ringsted as a prospective site for future combined transport infrastructure, including a potential international multimodal terminal.

The Rhenus Group has launched a dedicated Aid & Relief department in the United Arab Emirates, establishing a humanitarian logistics hub in Dubai designed to mobilise life‑saving aid for crisis environments.

The new unit is based within Dubai Humanitarian, the world’s largest humanitarian hub, and will operate alongside UN agencies, non‑governmental organisations and global partners to enable faster deployment of medical supplies, food, hygiene kits, shelter materials and other essential goods.

The Company said the UAE‑based hub uses a structured rapid‑response model intended to deliver speed, predictability and visibility in emergency logistics. Capabilities include air charter for urgent response, ocean freight for sustained relief supply chains and road transport for regional and last‑mile delivery, integrated with the wider Rhenus global network.

The launch responds to rising demand for humanitarian logistics amid escalating geopolitical conflicts, climate‑related disasters and ongoing supply‑chain disruptions. A centralised control‑tower function in Dubai aims to provide greater reliability and agility where delays can have critical consequences.

Senior executives described the move as strengthening the ability to ensure uninterrupted movement of essential supplies and to improve coordination, compliance and operational visibility in high‑risk environments.

Amazon has invested more than €25.0 billion in Ireland since 2010 and says it invested over €3.0 billion in the country in 2025, supporting thousands of jobs across Dublin, Cork and other regions of Ireland.

The Company’s investments in Ireland cover fulfilment operations, distribution, data centres, corporate offices and connectivity infrastructure, including the Fastnet transatlantic subsea cable and its low Earth orbit satellite network, Amazon Leo. The launch of Amazon.ie in March 2025 is cited as part of efforts to improve customer choice and delivery speed for Irish shoppers.

The Company employs around 6,500 people in Ireland, with an extended workforce of about 10,000 across corporate and operations sites. Roles span entry-level positions and highly skilled jobs in operations, data engineering, studios and finance, creating demand for local suppliers and service providers in Ireland.

Operational expansion includes a growing fulfilment centre in Baldonnell, Dublin, which supports more than 700 roles and added 200 new jobs in 2026. Delivery stations in Rathcoole and Ballycoolin are cited as helping to enable wider product selection and faster delivery across Ireland, including one-day delivery on hundreds of thousands of items and seven-day-a-week service.

Connectivity projects in Ireland include a planned satellite gateway facility at the National Space Centre in Cork for Amazon Leo and the Fastnet subsea cable, which will link County Cork to Maryland in the US. The Company says these projects will strengthen Ireland’s digital connectivity and capacity for cloud computing and artificial intelligence workloads in Europe.

CTP has expanded its operations at CTPark Česká Lípa in the Czech Republic with a new 11,500 m2 facility for leading global auto glass maker Saint-Gobain’s Sekurit Service. The site will serve as a strategic European distribution hub, supporting the delivery of replacement glass to Saint-Gobain distribution centres across the continent.

The Company needed capacity that will allow it to consolidate deliveries from its production facilities, which are primarily located in Eastern Europe, and flexibly distribute them to individual countries in Europe.

The new centre will play a crucial role in the Company’s supply chain, packaging finished products and dispatching them to warehouses in individual European countries before being delivered to end users. The new facility will cut supply times, optimise supply management, and improve the efficiency of moving goods between the factory and final distribution.

The choice of Česká Lípa reflects its established automotive heritage and proximity to key suppliers. The campus is located at the strategic intersection of roads to Germany and Poland with simple connections to Dresden, Wroclaw, Liberec, and less than 40 minutes from Mladá Boleslav, home to Škoda Auto. The region also benefits from a deep pool of skilled labour, supporting logistics and manufacturing operations.

CTPark Česká Lípa, which is home to a number of automotive occupiers, currently extends to 38,000 m2, with capacity for further expansion.

Under the Sekurit brand, Saint-Gobain specialises in the production of safety glass for the automotive industry, with production facilities across Europe, including one of its largest sites in Hořovice in the Czech Republic. Sekurit Service, another Saint-Gobain company, then distributes the auto glass products to end users that offer them as replacements and space parts. The company’s portfolio includes heated and anti-glare glass, glass for heads-up displays, heat-reflecting glass, and glass with a special acoustic wrap, as well as panoramic roof windows.

DP World has announced the launch of Egypt's first fully integrated Logistics Distribution Centre (LDC) at Sokhna Logistics Park, marking a significant milestone in the country’s logistics sector. The new facility enables international companies to access the Egyptian market while serving regional and global customers through a single distribution hub.

Through the Logistics Distribution Centre, DP World provides an integrated end-to-end supply chain solution encompassing international freight forwarding, port services at Sokhna Port, warehousing, inventory management, order fulfilment, customs facilitation, transportation coordination, and value-added services such as assembly, packaging, repackaging, labelling, and product customisation. This enables companies to serve local, regional, and international markets efficiently from a single location while retaining ownership of inventory until final distribution.

Located adjacent to Sokhna Port within the Suez Canal Economic Zone, the LDC sits alongside one of the world's most important trade corridors, providing direct access to regional and international markets.

The LDC has already attracted a diverse portfolio of international customers. Among the first is a leading Kenya-based tea exporter serving markets across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Handling approximately 1,000 TEUs annually into Egypt, the Company will leverage the facility as a regional inventory hub, enabling more efficient distribution to multiple international markets.

Another customer, one of the world's leading consumer goods distributors, will utilise the LDC to support operations across eight markets spanning Saudi Arabia, the Levant and the Horn of Africa. Its activities will be supported by a dedicated temperature-controlled facility within Sokhna Logistics Park.

A third customer is a German multinational company specialising in fibre-optic cables and digital infrastructure solutions, which will leverage the logistics centre to strengthen its distribution and re-export capabilities across Egypt, North Africa, and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

By bringing inventory and raw materials closer to manufacturing centres and end markets, the Logistics Distribution Centre reduces lead times, enhances supply chain resilience, and supports business continuity. It also strengthens local industries by providing faster and more reliable access to essential inputs and materials, reinforcing Egypt’s position as a regional hub for trade and logistics.

DP World has invested more than US$1.4 billion in integrated logistics infrastructure across Egypt, including the expansion and modernisation of Sokhna Port, the development of Sokhna Logistics Park and a new cold chain facility currently under development. Combined with DP World's freight forwarding, contract logistics and end-to-end supply chain services, this integrated network enables businesses to improve efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen export competitiveness and access regional and global markets through seamless trade and logistics solutions.

CEVA Logistics has opened its new Lakes Road logistics hub in Hazelmere, Western Australia, marking a major investment in innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth in the local market. The new facility is a high-performance logistics centre designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of customers’ supply chains, with a strong focus on sustainability.

Construction of the new warehouse on Lakes Road began in September 2024, with the first two phases completed in November 2025. Following the final handover on 01 April 2026, all operations previously located at Abernethy Road were successfully relocated to this larger, purpose-built facility. The transition was executed seamlessly, with no disruption to customer operations.

Strategically positioned with direct access to Perth’s major arterial road and freight networks, the Lakes Road site enhances CEVA’s ability to serve both regional and national markets efficiently. The facility features 37,000 m2 of internal warehouse space, 13,500 m2 of external hardstand and a 4,600 m2 breezeway, providing the scale and flexibility required to support end-to-end logistics operations. It supports inbound and outbound handling, storage and inventory management, and bonded services, while complementing CEVA’s established strengths in transport, freight management and project logistics across Australia to deliver fully integrated supply chain solutions for a wide range of sectors, as Automotive and Tyres, Consumer and Retail, Telecommunications, Industrial, as well as Energy and Mining.

The facility incorporates advanced infrastructure to support both operational performance and sustainability objectives, including 700 kW of solar generation, a 600 kW battery system and 10 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Customers benefit from a high-clearance design that maximises storage density, alongside modern infrastructure and robust sustainability credentials, including an on-site renewable energy system that powers 90.0% of the facility's electricity needs.

S&S, a tech-forward leader in branded merchandise distribution, announced a major expansion of its Vancouver distribution operations with a move into a larger facility, further strengthening its ability to serve customers across Western Canada.

The announcement follows the recent appointment of Enrique Escalona as Vice President, General Manager of Canada, highlighting the Company’s commitment to strengthening its Canadian operations through investments in leadership, customer support, and infrastructure.

Located near S&S’s existing Vancouver distribution centre, the new facility will more than double its regional footprint. The increased capacity will feature an additional 20,000 pick locations, enabling broader and deeper inventory across key product categories. The facility will also add modern autonomous mobile robots as part of its automation strategy, improving speed, accuracy, and overall order quality.

Additionally, S&S is investing an estimated $50.0 million in inventory at the new Vancouver facility, which is slated to be operational in the fourth quarter of 2026.

CEVA Logistics has opened a 4,300 m2 automated distribution centre in Alashankou, China. The facility expands CEVA’s capacity along China–Central Asia–Caucasus–Europe transport corridors, serving as a consolidation point for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments and TIR solutions.

Located within the Alashankou Free Trade Zone, the facility is situated in Northwest China, just 15 minutes from the Kazakhstan–China border.

The new hub leverages streamlined local customs procedures, enabling CEVA to complete cargo consolidation and onward transit in just six to 12 hours. This speed allows for the efficient movement of goods from Chinese manufacturing centres directly into the heart of Central Asia. The site uses electric autonomous forklifts to manage highly automated inbound and outbound flows, while a centralised control platform synchronises order management with real-time customs status.

Compared to conventional road transport, the TIR model paired with the new centre reduces transit time by nearly 30.0% and cuts costs by 15.0% on average.

Alashankou is a strategic gateway along the China–Central Asia–Caucasus Region–Europe corridor. In 2025, total throughput across Alashankou exceeded 29.0 million tonnes, with ground volumes up 8.6% year on year.

The facility supports CEVA’s newly optimised cross-border LTL solution, which connects Shenzhen and Suzhou, China, to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, for small and medium cargo volumes.

Lenovo is among the key customers leveraging the new facility, with CEVA managing regular transport flows between China and Kazakhstan.

ALTO Real Estate Funds has signed a full-building lease with DHL at ALTO Pinto 45, a 54,527 m2 Class A industrial facility in South Dallas, US.

The lease marks a major milestone for the project, delivering 100.0% occupancy and securing the global logistics leader as the long-term tenant.

With lease execution completed in May 2026 and operations expected to commence in August 2026, this transaction reinforces the strength of the Dallas logistics market and the continued demand for well-located, institutional-quality industrial product.

Dallas-Fort Worth remains one of the nation’s leading industrial real estate markets, supported by its central geographic location, extensive transportation infrastructure and growing population base. These fundamentals continue to attract occupiers seeking large-scale warehouse and distribution facilities while supporting ongoing development activity across the region.

ALTO continues to pursue industrial development and investment opportunities throughout Texas, with a focus on Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Austin. The firm targets locations supported by long-term demographic growth, infrastructure investment and evolving supply chain requirements, positioning its portfolio to benefit from sustained demand for modern logistics space.

Maersk has begun the roll-out of its next generation IoT connectivity devices for its fleet of refrigerated containers (reefers). The aim is to install the new devices on all reefers in the Maersk fleet the coming years.

As real-time access and data availability grow increasingly vital for cold chain customers, the deployment of the next‑generation IoT devices will provide them with a much more reliable data flow throughout the container journey.

Currently, Maersk is in the process of completing the roll-out of its new digital connectivity platform aboard 450 vessels paving the way for smarter cargo tracking and management solutions in the future.

After years of operating with several generations of devices, this upgrade will standardise devices and deliver a more consistent customer experience.

Since 2019, Maersk has offered customers access to the visibility product Captain Peter, which enables them to monitor their cargo from the moment the goods are sealed in the container through to delivery at the final destination.

For reefer customers, confidence that data is always available is crucial. That experience will improve markedly once the entire reefer fleet is fitted with the latest generation of connectivity devices. The upgrade will also provide the building blocks to introduce new features that will further strengthen the customer offering in the future.

Maersk want to pivot its current offering from being just a visibility product to being an intelligent tool that helps customers interpret data and provide recommended actions.

To date, Maersk has installed new devices on around 30 percent of its total reefer fleet.

AutoStore is strengthening its global momentum in Australia and New Zealand, where leading brands are investing in faster, more flexible and more resilient fulfilment operations.AutoStore now supports more than 30 systems in Australia and New Zealand, including IKEA Sylvia Park's in-store AutoStore system in Auckland. The region's growing installed base reflects rising demand for automation among organisations modernising fulfilment.

Companies with complex supply chains and rising customer expectations increasingly turn to automation to improve speed, accuracy and reliability. AutoStore technology supports leading brands across retail, healthcare, logistics and manufacturing globally, helping them handle higher volumes, make better use of space and respond faster to changing demand.

A strong partner ecosystem supports AutoStore's momentum in Australia and New Zealand. Swisslog, Dematic, Kardex and Element Logic play a central role in designing, implementing and supporting systems for customers across retail, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and other sectors.

At IKEA Sylvia Park, Swisslog brings AutoStore automation directly into the store environment, supporting faster and more accurate order processing for online and click-and-collect customers.

In Australia, Dematic supports South West Healthcare with AutoStore technology to help the regional healthcare provider meet growing logistics demands.

Kardex adds further customer examples in the region. In New Zealand, Douglas partnered with Kardex to install an AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system at its West Auckland facility, helping the healthcare and pharmaceutical company increase storage capacity while making better use of warehouse space.

In Australia, Kardex has also delivered an AutoStore system for Pirtek, supporting more efficient operations in industrial distribution.

This regional progress reflects growing global demand for faster, more reliable and more space-efficient fulfilment operations.

Pharmx Technologies has announced the first agreed work item under its multi-year Strategic Alliance with Sigma Healthcare, following Sigma's announcement of its new distribution centre in New Zealand.

> Pharmx will launch its vertically integrated Gateway solution to support Sigma Healthcare's new South Auckland distribution centre, the first agreed work item delivered under the multi-year Strategic Alliance announced in February 2026.

> Pharmx will now provide Gateway services between Sigma and its manufacturer partners in addition to those between Sigma and its Retail pharmacy customers, giving end to end supply chain visibility.

> The milestone reinforces Pharmx's single platform strategy and its position as core, trusted infrastructure for the ANZ pharmacy supply chain, creating a repeatable model that can be used in other selected markets, such as Australia, the UK or Ireland.

> This phase is expected to grow Pharmx’s New Zealand business to approximately A$700,000 ARR by year three of operations, representing a CAGR of ~23.0% over the time period, at an EBITDA margin of approximately 40.0% in year three. Revenue is based on expected volumes to flow via a targeted supplier group using services. This includes Volumes based revenue, Store Fees and Integration fees.

> Revenue opportunities in New Zealand, in addition to the new distribution centre, are being
developed. Updates will be provided as further information can be shared.

Pharmx will support Sigma's new South Auckland distribution centre, which Sigma has confirmed will become operational from September 2026, through the launch of Pharmx's vertically integrated Gateway solution. The solution connects the supply chain from manufacturer through to store, giving a wholesaler a single, consolidated Pharmx infrastructure layer for the first time, rather than a series of disconnected point-to-point connections.

This represents a significant evolution of Pharmx's role as a network provider to the Pharmacy industry.

Following the partnership with Toniq (announcement 18 February 2025) and subsequent rollout of services to Bargain Chemist, Pharmx now services a wide range of suppliers and stores that represent 99.0% of the market, whilst expanding across the vertical to support our key Strategic Alliance partner.

The initiative is strategically important for three reasons:

> Generating a new recurring revenue stream from an expanded GTV source
> Expands the Pharmx supplier network (with an estimated 100+ suppliers to join the network over the coming years)
> Creates a repeatable model that Pharmx can deploy to support Sigma and other partners across New Zealand, Australia and selected international markets as part of the Company's single platform strategy.

Royal Mail has reduced its carbon emissions by 31.0% since 2021 and reinforced its aim to reach Net‑Zero by 2040.

Average emissions per parcel fell 6.0% year‑on‑year to 164gCO2e, while total market‑based emissions for 2025–26 were 1,085KtCO2e, a 31.0% reduction on the 2020–21 base year and a 7.0% year‑on‑year decline.

Reductions were attributed to continued fleet modernisation, wider use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in heavy goods vehicles and energy efficiency improvements across the Company’s estate. Fleet electrification remains central to the strategy: the Company deployed more than 2,000 electric vans in the last year, expanding its electric delivery fleet to over 8,500 vehicles. Nearly a third of delivery routes are now zero‑emission and 44 delivery offices are fully electric.

The Company is beginning to decarbonise its national distribution network, introducing its first electric heavy goods vehicles in December and rolling out 80 micro electric vehicles across locations including London, Bristol, Newcastle‑under‑Lyme, Solihull, Brighton and the Scilly Isles. The Company said electric vans also bring lower running, servicing and maintenance costs compared with diesel equivalents.

The Company notes that emissions per parcel is an intensity metric influenced by parcel volumes, so differing rates of year‑on‑year reduction between intensity and total market‑based emissions are to be expected.

Menzies Aviation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with FlyORO Technologies Pte. Ltd to support distribution of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

The agreement will see Menzies draw on its fuel operations experience and a footprint of more than 16 airports in Europe to help manage FlyORO’s AlphaLite blending solution. The aim is to enable more compliant and efficient blending, storage and delivery of SAF at or near airports, improving airlines’ access to sustainable fuel.

The partners will assess how AlphaLite, a modular and flexible blending system, can be integrated into existing airport fuel infrastructure in line with industry standards. The work is intended to address gaps in local storage, blending and delivery capacity that constrain SAF uptake, particularly for newer fuel types such as eSAF.

Demand for SAF is growing rapidly, driven by industry commitments and regulations including ReFuelEU Aviation and the UK SAF Mandate. However, many airports still lack the infrastructure needed to handle, blend and distribute SAF at scale.

FlyORO’s AlphaLite technology is already in commercial use in Australia and the Company brings capabilities in SAF supply‑chain design, quality assurance and traceability. The partnership combines those capabilities with Menzies’ global fuel operations to target practical, near‑airport solutions for SAF supply.

Menzies Aviation is one of the world’s largest independent aviation fuelling services providers, operating 65 fuel farms and 67 into‑plane fuelling operations across eight countries and managing more than 3.7 million fuel turns annually.

Menzies will support the safe, compliant handling of SAF and help facilitate broader access. Scaling SAF increasingly requires supply‑chain and infrastructure solutions and that combining FlyORO’s TRL 9 blending technology with Menzies’ fuel expertise offers a practical route to airports and airlines.

MAN Truck & Bus is continuing to advance the electrification of its inbound logistics: together with logistics company JS Logistics, MAN has put five fully electric MAN eTGX trucks into operational service. The vehicles are being deployed for the first time in the transport of supplier parts to its plants (inbound traffic) between supplier locations in Hungary and MAN production plants in Germany.

The vehicles are used on both direct routes and consolidated transport services via central transhipment points. On the route between Lébény (Hungary) and Munich (approximately 520 km per leg), the vehicles operate using a so-called relay system: two trucks travel towards each other and swap their trailers en route. These are full truckload (FTL) services, where an entire customer consignment is transported without intermediate stops. A further vehicle handles transport from the logistics centre in Győr, Hungary, delivering consolidated goods to MAN plants, primarily in Munich.

In addition, three eTGX trucks are deployed via the logistics centre in Kirkel, Germany. From there, deliveries from France, Spain/Portugal, and the UK/Ireland are transported primarily to the plants in Munich (approx. 400 km) and Nuremberg (approx. 350 km).

By deploying the eTGX in our its production logistics, MAN is demonstrating – together with strong partners – that zero-emission heavy-duty transport already works in real-world operations today.

These measures form part of a comprehensive transformation programme to decarbonise supply chains in inbound logistics. Since autumn 2024, MAN has been working on the step-by-step integration of battery-electric trucks into its own logistics network. In total, trucks cover up to 165 million kilometres per year in MAN's inbound operations. The aim is to have around 50 vehicles in service for inbound transport by mid-2026, while simultaneously continuing to expand the charging infrastructure at MAN plants and service branches. A significant number of routes across several European countries are already electrified or in preparation. This approach is supported by MAN Transport Solutions: through a holistic 360-degree consulting service, customers are assisted in making the switch to electric mobility – from duty-cycle analysis and charging infrastructure through to integration into existing operational processes.

In parallel, vehicle delivery is also being further decarbonised as part of the "Electrifying Outbound" initiative – with the goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 30.0% by 2030.

Broekman Logistics has announced the appointment of Suresh Kumar Kannappan as Managing Director for the Indian Subcontinent. Suresh brings extensive experience in the supply chain and logistics industry, having held senior leadership positions with leading global organisations across Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding, commercial strategy and business development.

Most recently, he served as Vice President – New Product Development at SATS in Singapore, driving product innovation and strategic collaboration initiatives across the aviation and logistics sectors.

In his new role, Suresh will work closely with the leadership team in India to further strengthen Broekman Logistics’ market position, accelerate growth initiatives and deliver continued value to customers and stakeholders.

The Company is confident that Suresh’s leadership, combined with the expertise and dedication of its teams, will support the next phase of Broekman Logistics’ growth in the Indian Subcontinent.

Saddle Creek Logistics Services has named Grady Martin Chief Executive Officer, effective 01 July 2026, as part of a planned leadership transition. Martin succeeds Mark Cabrera, who is retiring after serving as CEO since 2015.

Martin has decades of logistics and supply chain leadership and has played a key role in shaping Saddle Creek’s growth and operational strategy, most recently as COO. He has been instrumental in developing the Company’s roadmap for innovation and implementation, enhancing operational capabilities, and helping clients navigate customer demands.

As CEO, Martin will focus on advancing Saddle Creek’s client-first approach, investing in people and technology, and continuing to deliver flexible, high-performance logistics solutions.

Cabrera joined Saddle Creek in 2001, serving as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) before being named CEO. Under his leadership, the Company experienced significant growth, expanded its national footprint, and invested in solutions to support omnichannel fulfilment and scalable logistics operations.

Klaus Stäblein will retire from the Geis Group on 01 July 2026 after 38 years with the Company. Stäblein serves as Managing Director of Road Germany and will step down from that role on the stated date.

Stäblein began his career at the Company in 1988 as Freight Forwarding Manager at the Bad Neustadt site in Germany. Over subsequent decades he held a series of leadership roles and helped to develop the Road Services Germany division, guiding steady operational growth and improvements in quality standards. He most recently oversaw the integration of Gras and Krüger into the Company.

Outside the business, Stäblein was active in the IDS network in Germany and beyond, serving on its advisory board and later as Chairman, where he contributed to the network’s development.

The Company described Stäblein as embodying reliability, entrepreneurial vision and an ability to unite people, noting he drove change while keeping employee welfare in mind and mentored numerous colleagues and executives during his career.

Daan van der Meer has taken over as Head of the DACHSER Allgäu logistics centre in Memmingen, Germany, with the appointment effective 01 July 2026.

The Allgäu logistics centre is the Company’s largest operational site worldwide. Around 850 employees at Memmingen handle about 2,000 metric tonnes of industrial goods and 3,000 metric tonnes of food products every day, move 1.3 million shipments annually and offer storage capacity for nearly 200,000 pallet spaces.

Van der Meer, a Dutch national, has been with the Company in Memmingen for more than eight years and served as Freight Forwarding Manager for the European Logistics business line since 2022. He began his career in 2012 while studying logistics management at the DACHSER branch in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands, and later served as Freight Forwarding Manager at the Grevenmacher branch in Luxembourg.

In his new role Van der Meer will work closely with Florian Graber, who has led food logistics at the Allgäu logistics centre as Branch Manager for Food Logistics since 01 January 2026. Graber, a certified logistics specialist, joined the Memmingen site in 2003 and had been Freight Forwarding Manager for Food Logistics since 2021.

Van der Meer succeeds Thomas Henkel, who is retiring after 40 years with the Company and 24 years leading the Allgäu logistics centre. Henkel oversaw the site’s construction in 1992, led the merger of the Kempten and Memmingen branches and served as General Manager from 2002, building the foundation for the centre’s growth in contract logistics.

The appointments are planned internal successions. Van der Meer is a product of the Company’s development programme for future executives, having shown capacity to manage daily operations and to take entrepreneurial initiative.

The Company is building a new transshipment hall in Memmingen for industrial and consumer goods to support further growth while maintaining reliability and quality. By mid‑2027 the project is expected to create about 90 new jobs, taking total employment in the Memmingen North Industrial Park to more than 900 people.

Stephan Wittenbrink has been appointed to the Executive Board of the FIEGE Group and will succeed Peter Scherbel as Chief Operating Officer, the Company said. The change takes effect on 01 July 2026 and follows Scherbel’s request to leave his senior position after 14 years on the Executive Board and a total of 35 years with the Company.

Wittenbrink joins the Executive Board as an in‑house successor. He most recently served as Managing Director of Transport Germany, Tec & Customs and has held senior managerial roles at the Company for more than 23 years. As COO he will be responsible for operations across the Company’s network of more than 130 locations worldwide, having steered the transport segment in recent years and previously gained broad experience in contract logistics across multiple sectors.

The Company has set a transition period until 30 September 2026 during which Wittenbrink and Scherbel will jointly hold the COO role. From October, Scherbel will step down from the Executive Board and assume a reduced, advisory role as Chief Representative while maintaining close ties with the business.

CEVA Logistics has launched Logistics Mastermind 2.0, an interactive control‑room simulation that places employees in the role of operations manager for Scuderia Ferrari HP. The experience tasks participants with planning moves, managing risk and making strategic calls to deliver a critical piece of equipment on time, with drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton appearing as part of the staged mission.

The game is live at ceva-logistics-mastermind.com and is open to all the Company’s employees. The Company said the simulation is designed to expose players to the complexity, pressure and precision of race‑weekend logistics, the same standards the Company applies as Official Logistics Partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP.

Performance is rewarded. The top 15 players will receive exclusive Scuderia Ferrari HP merchandise including caps, polos and mini helmets, with one full‑size Charles Leclerc replica helmet among the prizes. The best player overall will win a three‑day experience at the Monza circuit in Italy from 04 to 06 September.

The CMA CGM Group has announced changes to its Executive Committee effective 01 July 2026, appointing Patrick Moebel as Chief Executive Officer of CEVA Logistics and naming Mathieu Friedberg Executive Vice President, Transformation for the Group.

Patrick Moebel joins CEVA Logistics with more than 30 years of leadership experience across transportation and global supply chains, most recently serving as President of FedEx Logistics. He will lead CEVA as it moves into a new phase following the integration of Bolloré Logistics, with a stated priority on expanding capabilities in the North American market, strengthening end-to-end logistics solutions and accelerating sustainable growth for customers. Moebel will work with CEVA Logistics’ existing leadership and seek to deepen strategic and operational synergies between the Company’s logistics, shipping and air freight businesses.

Mathieu Friedberg, after six years as Chief Executive Officer of CEVA Logistics during which he led the business transformation and multiple strategic integrations, has been appointed Executive Vice President, Transformation at the Company. In the new role he will oversee artificial intelligence, IT, cybersecurity, ZEBOX and CMA Conseil as the Group accelerates its technological and digital initiatives.

The appointments form part of the Company’s broader programme to pursue global growth while advancing technology, integration and performance across its transport and logistics portfolio. The CMA CGM Group is present in 177 countries and employs 160,000 people, including nearly 6,000 at its head office in Marseille, France. As the world’s third-largest shipping group, it serves more than 420 ports with a fleet of over 700 vessels and carried more than 24 million twenty-foot equivalent containers (TEUs) in 2025. CEVA Logistics operates 1,000 warehouses and handled 15 million shipments in 2025. The Group also operates an air division under the CMA CGM AIR CARGO and Air Belgium brands and has set a Net Zero Carbon target by 2050.

Hupac announced that Britta Weber has taken up her role as CEO of the Hupac Group. Britta Weber spent her first day at work at Hupac where she feels most at home: amongst her employees. After an initial meet-and-greet at the Hupac Group’s headquarters in Chiasso, she visited the terminal in Busto Arsizio, a key location for Hupac’s development.

To this day, it remains the most important hub for its core business: transalpine north-south transport. Here, 220 people ensure that 350,000 road consignments are shifted to rail each year. In doing so, they make a significant contribution to modal shift. This shift has lost momentum in recent years, with rail losing market share. Britta Weber aims to reverse this trend: over the coming years, the aim is to regain market share and strengthen the modal shift in the long term.

Britta Weber was most recently Vice-President of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia. In her first few weeks as CEO, Britta Weber is focusing on customers and terminal locations.

That is why she considers it important to visit the Milano Smistamento terminal, which is currently under construction, at an early stage. With the new terminal in the east of Milan, the Company is expanding its existing terminal network and creating additional resilience within the network. This enables it to respond more flexibly to disruptions and minimise their impact on customers.

As Jim Filter transitions into the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, Schneider National, Inc. is also announcing leadership and structural changes designed to reinforce the Company’s focus on delivering outstanding customer service and operational efficiency.

Filter, who has more than 27 years at Schneider, is taking the helm as a trusted leader deeply integrated with the leadership team and customers. Effective 01 July, two Executive Vice Presidents will each lead a core portfolio with end-to-end accountability for both the services and the key supporting functions that drive their success.

These changes will closely align support services with their related service offerings. Effective 01 July:

Michael Baumgardt has been named Executive Vice President of Intermodal & Logistics and will report to Filter. Since joining Schneider in 2001, Baumgardt has demonstrated strong leadership in roles spanning customer service, sales, network management and operations.

Steve Wells will join Schneider as Executive Vice President of Truckload, also reporting to Filter. Wells joins Schneider from his role as President at Cowan Systems LLC, a Schneider subsidiary. He became Chief Operating Officer in 2019 and was then promoted to President at the time of Schneider’s acquisition, where he worked with Schneider leaders to ensure the acquisition successfully integrated teams and brought new differentiated advantages to both companies’ customers. With more than 27 years of industry experience, Wells previously held increasing leadership roles in fleet management, operations and sales at Cowan.

On Baumgardt’s team, Angela Prill was promoted to Senior Vice President of Intermodal Operations. With more than 15 years of supply chain experience, Prill is known for building strong teams and delivering results through operational discipline. At Schneider, she has developed extensive leadership expertise in roles of Vice President of Intermodal Network Management and Operations, Senior Director of Enterprise Accounts and Director of Revenue Management within the Intermodal business.

In making these decisions, the executive team and full Board of Directors thoughtfully evaluated how to set the Company up for continued and long-term success.

As previously announced, Mark Rourke, who has served as Schneider President and Chief Executive Officer since 2019, will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and continue to contribute to Schneider’s strategic direction.