The DSV Group reported EBIT before special items of DKK5,434.0 million in Q3, 2025, including a positive contribution of DKK1,463.0 million from Schenker. Overall, organic earnings remained stable compared to the previous quarter, despite increasingly challenging market conditions, especially in the sea freight market.

In Q3 2025, revenue increased to DKK71,983.0 million, compared to DKK44,095.0 million in the same period last year. Revenue for Q3, 2025 decreased organically and in constant currencies by 0.4% compared to the same period last year.

Schenker contributed with revenue of DKK29,326.0 million in Q3, 2025, of which DKK12,805.0 million related to Air and Sea, while the Road and Contract Logistics divisions contributed DKK13,332.0 million and DKK5,311.0 million, respectively, excluding eliminations.

For the first nine months of 2025, revenue amounted to DKK175,646.0 million, compared to DKK123,592.0 million in the same period last year. Measured in constant currencies, the organic growth for the first nine months of 2025 was 2.1%.

For the first nine months of 2025, organic revenue growth in Air & Sea was negatively impacted by slightly lower volumes and lower average sea freight rates, but this was offset by continued growth in revenue from value-added services driven by strategic focus and increasing market complexity.

DSV’s air freight volumes grew by 64.0% in Q3 2025 and by 37.0% in the first nine months compared to the same periods last year. Organic volume growth in air freight decreased by 1.6% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period last year. Adjusted for the exit of low-yielding volumes, the organic volume growth is estimated to be on par with the addressable market growth.

DSV’s sea freight volumes grew by 52.0% in Q3 2025 and by 33.0% in the first nine months compared to the same periods last year. Organic growth in sea freight volumes decreased by 5.0% in Q3 2025, compared to a strong quarter last year, which is below the estimated market growth.

The Road division reported slightly negative organic revenue growth in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, driven by a combination of lower freight rates and weaker market activity across Europe and in the US. Organically and in constant currencies, revenue for Q3 2025 was up by 1.9% compared to the same period last year. Revenue was impacted by slightly negative volume growth, mainly within the domestic groupage network, offset by growth in international full- and part-truckload (FTL/LTL) shipments.

The Contract Logistics division saw positive organic revenue growth in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, driven by higher activity levels with large accounts in North America. Organically and in constant currencies, revenue increased by 20.7% for the quarter. This performance was driven by strong growth in the Technology vertical, particularly in North America, and was further supported by an integrated commercial structure and end-to-end service capabilities. Order line activity increased by 86.0% in Q3 2025 compared to the same period last year due to the contribution from Schenker. Revenue for the first nine months of 2025 was DKK29,492.0 million, compared to DKK19,524 million for the same period in 2024. Organically and in constant currencies, revenue increased by 3.2% for the first nine months of 2025, reflecting the shifts in vertical and regional performance dynamics.

Schenker contributed with total revenue of DKK51,674.0 million YTD 2025. DKK22,576,0 million related to Air and Sea, while the Road and Contract Logistics divisions contributed with DKK23,912.0 million and DKK9,565.0 million, respectively, excluding eliminations.

For Q3 2025, gross profit for the Group increased to DKK19,508.0 million, compared to DKK11,080.0 million in the same period last year. Gross profit increased organically by 5.4% in constant currencies. The gross profit contribution from Schenker was DKK8,184.0 million for Q3 2025, of which DKK2,910.0 million related to Air & Sea, while Road and Contract Logistics contributed DKK3,167.0 million and DKK2,673.0 million, respectively, excluding eliminations. For the first nine months of 2025, gross profit amounted to DKK47,740.0 million, compared to DKK32,186.0 million in the same period last year. Organically and in constant currencies, the gross profit increased by 4.7%.

Air & Sea generated a gross profit of DKK24,019.0 million for the first nine months of 2025, representing organic growth of 6.3% in constant currencies compared to the same period last year. The growth was driven by higher organic gross profit air freight yields in the period and more value-added services per shipment, partly offset by slightly lower volumes across air and sea freight. For the first nine months of 2025, the Road division delivered gross profit of DKK11,233.0 million, representing a 4.1% organic decline in constant currencies compared to the same period last year. The decline was driven by lower activity in the US and Europe, especially within the Automotive vertical, combined with higher cost inflation. Contract Logistics reported gross profit of DKK13,019.0 million for the first nine months of 2025. This represents an organic growth of 9.5% in constant currencies compared to the same period last year, driven by higher activity and continued focus on network consolidation. The gross profit contribution from Schenker YTD 2025 was DKK14,598.0 million, of which DKK5,008.0 million related to Air & Sea, while the Road and Contract Logistics divisions contributed with DKK5,522.0 million and DKK4,861.0 million, respectively, excluding eliminations.

DSV is executing on a deleveraging plan with net interest-bearing debt reduced by more than DKK4.0 billion since the end of last quarter supported by a strong adjusted free cash flow of DKK4,276.0 million and an adjusted cash conversion of 96.0% in Q3. 2025.

Despite tough market conditions and lower volumes in some sectors, DSV’s commercial approach is driving increased activity among its largest customers. As short-term volatility persists, it will closely monitor productivity and financial performance, while working to achieve further integration benefits.

The challenging market conditions related to trade tariffs and macroeconomic factors became more visible in global trade flows during Q3 2025. Volume developments showed increased volatility during the quarter, with downtrading in certain sectors, especially impacting sea freight. DSV reported EBIT before special items of DKK5,434.0 million in Q3 2025 compared to DKK4,420 million in the same period last year. The growth in EBIT before special items was driven by a positive contribution from the acquisition of Schenker.

The Air & Sea division reported higher EBIT before special items of DKK3,532.0 million, compared to DKK3,260.0 million in the same period last year. Schenker made a positive contribution, while the organic earnings were impacted by slightly lower gross profit in sea freight compared to the same period last year.

Road reported higher EBIT before special items of DKK798.0 million in Q3 2025, compared to DKK514.0 million in the same period last year. Schenker contributed positively to earnings, and while European market conditions showed some signs of stabilisation, the organic earnings remained lower compared to the same period last year.

Contract Logistics also reported higher EBIT before special items of DKK1,098.0 million in Q3, 2025, compared to DKK636.0 million in the same period last year. Schenker contributed positively to the earnings growth, while improved organic earnings were driven by commercial initiatives leading to higher utilisation and a continued focus on cost efficiency.

The integration of Schenker has continued the strong momentum with the first countries starting integration in August with an acceleration of country integrations in the following months. Similar to previous transactions, Air & Sea is the fastest to deliver synergies due to the division’s standardised IT setup and asset-light model. For Road and Contract Logistics, the synergies also consist of optimisation of physical infrastructure which takes longer. Commercially, the integration is progressing well with positive dialogue with customers.

Looking ahead, based on performance in the first nine months of 2025 and the expectations for Q4 2025, DSV’s full-year outlook for 2025 sees EBIT before special items narrowed to the range of DKK19.5-20.5 billion (previously DKK19.5-21.5 billion). Full-year 2025 financial impact from synergies related to the Schenker integration are now expected of around DKK800.0 million (previously DKK500-600.0 million).

The current market uncertainties related to trade tariffs, the geopolitical landscape, including the Red Sea situation, and macroeconomic factors, are expected to persist. These factors may continue to impact the global trading environment and activity levels, and unforeseen changes may impact the Company’s financial outlook. DSV will continue to monitor activity levels across the organisation and will adjust capacity and its cost base as necessary. These changes may extend beyond the synergies anticipated from the Schenker transaction.

During Q3, DSV made significant progress on the integration of Schenker, which has accelerated synergies. This is DSV’s largest and most complex integration to date, and at this stage in the process, it is very satisfied with how it is developing. Through this integration, it is continuing to strengthen both its organisation and global network to even better support customers’ supply chains.

DSV maintains its expectation of reaching annual synergies in the level of DKK9.0 billion by the end of 2028, when the integration is expected to be finalised. Due to strong integration progress, the Company now expect around 30.0% of the integration to be completed by the end of 2025 (previously 15.0%), with an expected financial impact on EBIT before special items of around DKK800.0 million in 2025 (previously DKK500-600.0 million). DSV now expect around 70.0% of the integration to be completed by end of 2026 (previously 50.0%). Total transaction and integration costs are still anticipated at around DKK11.0 billion, with most of these costs expected in 2026 and 2027. These costs will be charged to the statement of profit and loss under special items.

In the first nine months of 2025, the Kuehne + Nagel Group increased its net turnover by 3.0% to CHF18.5 billion. Gross profit increased 1.0% to CHF6.5 billion. EBIT reached CHF1.0 billion, down 17.0% and earnings amounted to CHF761.0 million, also down 17.0%. Currency effects in Q3 2025 again weighed on EBIT by CHF14.0 million.

Kuehne + Nagel achieved market share gains, particularly in Air Logistics, through targeted investments in logistics services for cloud infrastructure and the perishables market segment. In Sea Logistics, progress was made in SME market share. The Company is focusing on strategically important routes and remains confident in further expanding its market position.

In a market environment characterised by overcapacity and yield pressure, Kuehne + Nagel generated a strong free cash flow of CHF521.0 million (up CHF209.0 million vs. the prior year). However, there is a need for action regarding cost development.

Kuehne + Nagel has therefore launched a Group-wide cost reduction programme, aiming for annual savings of at least CHF200.0 million including structural and sustainable measures. Action is required due to market overcapacity and margin pressure. Productivity is to be increased in the long term through process optimisation in central functions and markets, as well as greater use of automation and shared service centres. Report suggest that, as part of this plan, the Company will cut its workforce by between 1,000 and 1,500 full-time positions.

Challenging external factors are forcing the Company to sustainably and permanently improve its efficiency and performance culture. Keeping high quality levels of customer service remains a top priority.

On 19 August 2025, Partners Group (PG) exercised its put option to sell its 24.9% ownership stake in Apex. The transaction is expected to be settled in cash during Q4, 2025, against the recognised redemption liability of CHF886.0 million. The transaction will be financed through available funds and credit lines.

Sea Logistics generated net turnover of CHF7.0 billion, up 4.0%, and EBIT of CHF479.0 million, down 27.0% in the first nine months of 2025. Gross profits were 0.4% lower at CHF1.6 billion. The conversion rate was 31.0%. Results were significantly impacted by negative currency effects. Volume through the end of September 2025 rose by 1.0% year-on-year to 3.3 million TEU. The sharp decline in transport volumes to the US since “Liberation Day” continued to have a negative impact, particularly affecting the US business of IMC Logistics, consolidated by Kuehne + Nagel. Imports to Europe, however, increased significantly. Overall, Kuehne + Nagel Sea Logistics successfully expanded its market share among SME customers, with this segment now representing more than 50.0% of total customer volumes.

Net turnover in Air Logistics was CHF5.4 billion, up 3.0%, and EBIT of CHF322.0 million, down 2.0%, for the first nine months of 2025. Gross profit increased 2.0% to CHF1.3 billion. The conversion rate was 25.0%. Results were also impacted by negative currency effects. Q3, 2025 was challenging for the entire air freight industry, which also affected the profitability of Kuehne + Nagel Air Logistics. Air freight volume through the end of September 2025 increased by 7.0% year-on-year to 1.6 million tonnes, significantly above market growth. Market share gains were achieved particularly in perishables and cloud infrastructure (hyperscalers). In this area, Kuehne + Nagel provides logistics services for the construction of data centres for artificial intelligence. In recent months, Kuehne + Nagel has expanded its air freight network with new gateways in India, Canada, Italy and Spain.

Net turnover in Road Logistics was CHF2.6 billion, up 0.2%, and EBIT CHF67.0 million, down 24.0%, for the first nine months of 2025. Gross profits increased 1.0% to CHF1.0 billion. Networks remained underutilised due to weak demand in European markets. Demand for customs clearance and consulting services in the US remained high due to the tariff situation and increasing complexity.

Net turnover in Contract Logistics was CHF3.6 billion, up 2.0%, and EBIT CHF161.0 million, down 1.0%, for the first nine months of 2025. Gross profits were 2.0% higher at CHF2.7 billion.

Looking ahead, due to ongoing uncertainties and the impact of the trade war in Q4, 2025, Kuehne + Nagel expects EBIT for the full year 2025 of more than CHF1.3 billion.

Ryder System, Inc. has reported results for the three months ended 30 September 2025. Total revenue of US$3.2 billion, consistent with prior year. Operating revenue (non-GAAP) was US$2.6 billion, up 1.0%, reflecting contractual revenue growth in Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) and Fleet Management Solutions (FMS)

The Company delivered its fourth consecutive quarter of earnings-per-share growth. Earnings were in line with expectations as operating performance from resilient contractual businesses and benefits from strategic initiatives more than offset the impact from freight market conditions.

In FMS, higher ChoiceLease earnings continue to be driven by company initiatives. Benefits in DTS from strong operating performance and acquisition synergies were offset by fleet reductions reflecting weaker freight market conditions. In SCS, Ryder delivered another quarter of solid contractual earnings performance.

Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) saw contractual earnings growth partially offset by market conditions in used vehicle sales and rental. FMS total revenue and operating revenue were consistent with prior year. FMS EBT of US$146.0 million, increased 11.0%.

In Supply Chain Solutions, earnings from revenue growth was more than offset by eCommerce network performance and medical costs. SCS total revenue and operating revenue increased 5.0% and 4.0%, respectively. Total revenue reflects increased operating revenue and subcontracted transportation costs passed through to customers. The increase in operating revenue was primarily driven by new business in omnichannel retail. SCS EBT of US$86.0 million was down 8.0%.

Dedicated Transportation Solutions saw earnings benefits from acquisition synergies offset by lower fleet count reflecting freight market conditions. DTS total revenue and operating revenue decreased 10.0% and 6.0%, respectively. Total revenue reflects decreased subcontracted transportation costs and operating revenue. Operating revenue decreased due to lower fleet count reflecting prolonged freight market downturn. DTS EBT of US$36.0 million was in line with prior year.

Looking ahead, the Company is on track to deliver earnings growth in 2025 driven by benefits from lease pricing and multi-year maintenance cost-saving initiatives, acquisition synergies, and optimisation of its omnichannel retail network. A revised earnings forecast continues to assume a muted freight environment, though consistent execution of a balanced growth strategy is driving outperformance relative to prior cycles. For the full year 2025 outlook, the Company is anticipating total revenue growth of 1.0%.

Union Pacific Corporation has reported Q3, 2025 net income of US$1.8 billion. Results include merger costs of US$41.0 million. Adjusted Q3, 2025 net income of US$1.8 billion compares to Q3, 2024 net income of US$1.7 billion.

Union Pacific have a historic opportunity with Norfolk Southern to create America's first transcontinental railroad. As it works towards regulatory approval, the team is focused and driving continued improvements in pursuit of what's possible.

Strong Q3 operating income growth was driven by increased revenue and operating efficiency. The Company recorded its best quarter for freight revenue excluding fuel surcharge. Operating revenue of US$6.2 billion grew 3.0% driven by solid core pricing gains, partially offset by lower fuel surcharge. Freight revenue excluding fuel surcharge grew 4.0%. The reported operating ratio was 59.2%, an improvement of 110 basis points. Adjusted operating ratio was 58.5%, an improvement of 180 basis points.

In Q3, 2025 bulk freight revenues climbed 7.0%, industrial revenues increased 3.0%, whilst premium revenues (automotive and intermodal) declined 2.0%.

The Company achieved third quarter records for freight car velocity and locomotive productivity and best-ever quarter records for terminal dwell, train length, workforce productivity, and fuel consumption rate. Average train length was 9,801 feet, a 2.0% increase. Workforce productivity improved 6.0% to 1,165 car miles per employee.

Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, acting on behalf of its clients, has agreed to sell its 24.9% stake in Apex Logistics to majority shareholder Kuehne + Nagel. The transaction values Apex at an enterprise value of over US$4.0 billion. Partners Group's stake sale, which is scheduled to close in 2025, marks a full exit from its investment in 2021 and a strong return for the firm's clients.

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Singapore, Apex offers logistics solutions centred on air and sea freight transportation, with warehousing and distribution as auxiliary services. Kuehne + Nagel and Partners Group have worked together on a shared ambition to transform Apex into a global logistics platform, driving strategy and value creation from board level in partnership with management. Key initiatives included enhancing technology and capabilities to serve global blue-chip clients, increasing charter-flight capacity to enable greater agility and customer responsiveness, and investing in operations. This has helped drive strong growth at Apex, with EBITDA increasing 151.0% over the last five years.

Apex has 48 sites worldwide that serve over 20,000 customers in more than 70 countries. Apex serves customers across a range of industries including semiconductors, electric vehicles, consumer electronics, retail & fashion, perishables, and chemicals. Apex moved 420,000 tons of air freight and 300,000 TEU of ocean freight in 2024.

Partners Group's Private Equity business has US$83.0 billion in AuM globally. The firm was advised by Clifford Chance, Fangda, and KPMG on the transaction.

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., one of the largest and most diversified freight transportation companies, operating the largest full truckload fleet in North America, has reported third quarter 2025 net income attributable to Knight-Swift of US$7.9 million. The current quarter included US$34.8 million of impairment charges (US$28.8 million of trade name impairments as a result of a decision to combine less-than-truckload (LTL) brands under one trade name and US$6.0 million of real property lease and software impairments; a loss contingency of US$11.2 million related to the 2024 exit from the third party carrier insurance business; and US$12.0 million of higher insurance and claims costs at U.S. Xpress primarily driven by settlement of two large 2023 U.S. Xpress auto liability claims, one of which occurred prior to the July 2023 acquisition and the other shortly thereafter.

During the third quarter of 2025, consolidated total revenue was US$1.9 billion, a 2.7% increase from Q3, 2024. Consolidated operating income was US$50.3 million, a decrease of 38.2% compared to the same quarter last year primarily due to the US$34.8 million of impairments, the US$11.2 million third-party carrier insurance charge, and the US$12.0 million of U.S. Xpress claims costs. Adjusted Operating Income was US$106.0 million, a 4.2% increase year-over-year as earnings growth in LTL, warehousing, and leasing businesses more than offset the loss contingency and U.S. Xpress claims costs in the current quarter. The consolidated operating ratio for the quarter was 97.4%, and the Adjusted Operating Ratio2 was 93.8%.

While volumes have remained stable in the truckload business, the industry is still dealing with an oversupply of capacity that has been gradually exiting the market. The Company has remained focused on reducing costs and providing a high level of service to position its brands to support customers with one-way over-the-road capacity at scale while offering robust dedicated solutions. While the market balance between supply and demand has remained challenging to carriers, the Company believe there are several potential catalysts that may accelerate the exit of capacity over the next few quarters. The resumption of enforcement of the English language proficiency requirement and the recent actions taken by the FMCSA to enhance the qualifications and controls for issuance and renewal of non-domiciled CDLs, as well as the revocation of those that were issued improperly, could meaningfully impact capacity, particularly in the one-way over-the-road market. This may take time to develop, but in the meantime, the Company is diligently working to refine its execution in the current market while positioning its businesses to amplify the opportunities that the next cycle will produce.

The Company also announced it is adopting the strong and historically significant AAA Cooper brand across its entire LTL business. The consolidated branding recognises that it is already one business, operating seamlessly on one system through one network to present a cohesive solution to customers, while simplifying administration and communication. The Company is pleased with the growth of its LTL business and continue to focus on building out its network and improving margins.

In a market where freight patterns continued to deviate from normal seasonality, the Truckload segment produced revenue that was down modestly year-over-year, driven by a 2.3% decrease in loaded miles. Revenue per loaded mile, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions, was stable year-over-year and sequentially recovered part of the dip seen in the second quarter. Adjusted Operating Income declined US$7.3 million year-over-year, largely as a result of US$12.0 million of higher insurance and claims costs at U.S. Xpress primarily driven by settling two large U.S. Xpress accident claims from 2023, one of which occurred prior to the July 2023 acquisition and the other shortly thereafter. These accidents occurred prior to integration of U.S. Xpress' hiring, safety, and claims management practices, which have since begun to produce meaningful improvements in safety metrics. The third quarter combined Adjusted Operating Ratio was 60 basis points higher year-over-year as the settlements noted above offset ongoing progress on cost structure. Excluding U.S. Xpress, the legacy truckload brands operated at a 93.7% Adjusted Operating Ratio. Miles per tractor improved 4.2% year-over-year as a result of efforts to drive productivity and reduce underutilised assets. The Company continue to make tangible progress improving its cost structure to position the business to generate meaningful returns as market conditions recover.

The LTL segment grew revenue, excluding fuel surcharge, 21.5% and grew shipments per day 14.2% year-over-year, as it lapped the acquisition of DHE on 30 July 2024. Revenue per hundredweight, excluding fuel surcharge, increased 6.1%, while revenue per shipment, excluding fuel surcharge, increased by 6.6%. Weight per shipment increased 0.4% for the first year-over-year increase in this metric since the 2021 entry into this business. The US$1.7 million operating loss is due to the US$28.8 million trade name impairment as a result of the decision to combine LTL brands under the AAA Cooper trade name. Adjusted Operating Income increased 10.1%, marking the first year-over-year improvement in five quarters as volumes remained sequentially stable while operational and cost initiatives begin to gain traction. The Adjusted Operating Ratio was 90.6% for Q3, which was an improvement of 250 basis points from Q2, counter to the typical seasonal degradation. During Q3, the Company opened one new service centre and replaced two more with larger sites, bringing growth in door count to 8.5% year-to-date and 10.2% year-over-year. The Company expect its pace of facility expansion will be slower in the near term than in 2024 and believe ongoing bid activities will provide further opportunities to grow shipment volume and improve efficiencies. The near-term focus is to drive both revenue and margin expansion in the business through strong service, disciplined pricing, and cost efficiency. The Company continue to look for both organic and inorganic opportunities to geographically expand its footprint within the LTL market.

The Logistics segment Adjusted Operating Ratio improved to 94.3%, and Adjusted Operating Income improved 1.9% while gross margin of 17.8% was flat year-over-year. Revenue decreased 2.2% year-over-year, driven by a 6.2% decline in load count, partially offset by a 3.6% increase in revenue per load. The Company remain disciplined on price and diligent in carrier qualification to provide value to customers while maintaining profitability. It continues to leverage its power-only capabilities to complement the asset business, build a broader and more diversified freight portfolio, and to enhance the returns on its capital assets.

The Intermodal segment produced an operating loss of US$2.3 million, which includes a US$2.5 million impairment charge for a software project. Excluding this charge, the Adjusted Operating Ratio improved 160 basis points year-over-year to 99.8%, driven by a 3.5% increase in revenue per load as well as cost reductions and improvements in network balance. Revenue declined 8.4% year-over-year as a result of an 11.5% decrease in load count, partially offset by the increase in revenue per load. On a sequential basis, the Adjusted Operating Ratio improved 430 basis points on an 11.9% increase in revenue driven by an 8.2% growth in load count and a 3.4% increase in revenue per load over Q2 results as bid awards continue taking effect. The Company remain focused on delivering excellent service and driving appropriate returns through cost control, network balance, equipment utilisation, and growing load count with disciplined pricing.

All Other Segments include support services provided to customers, independent contractors, and third-party carriers, including equipment leasing, warehousing, trailer parts manufacturing, insurance, equipment maintenance, and warranty services. All Other Segments also include certain corporate expenses (such as legal settlements and accruals, as well as US$11.7 million in quarterly amortisation of intangibles related to the 2017 merger between Knight and Swift and certain acquisitions). Revenue within the All Other Segments for Q3 increased 29.9%, and operating income increased 86.4% year-over-year, primarily driven by growth in the warehousing and leasing businesses. Additionally, the current quarter results include a loss contingency of US$11.2 million representing estimated additional premiums related to the 2024 transfer to another insurance carrier of the outstanding auto liability claims from the third-party carrier insurance business closed in March 2024. The transfer of these claims was completed in two separate tranches, each of which carried the potential for up to US$14.0 million of additional premium being owed, as well as potential recovery of some premiums paid, depending on claim development over the succeeding four-year period. The charge in the current quarter exhausts the additional premium exposure on the first tranche.

ID Logistics has reported its revenue for the third quarter of 2025. The Company posted solid performance with business growing in all geographical areas, driven by continued strong momentum in the US and a healthy French market. This strong performance, combined with the new contracts that have come on stream since the beginning of the year, allows it to anticipate good growth in 2025.

ID Logistics recorded revenues of €937.8 million in Q3, 2025, up 13.4%. Adjusted for an overall unfavourable currency effect during the quarter, growth amounted to 15.4% like-for-like compared to the same period in fiscal year 2024.

During Q3, 2025, ID Logistics recorded very strong activity in France (27.0% of the Group's revenue), up 16.1%. There was continued growth in quarterly revenues in Europe excluding France (47.0% of the Group's revenues), up 11.2% like-for-like. The Company recorded strong momentum in North America (19.0% of Group revenues), with revenues continuing to grow by 30.4% like-for-like. Growth in Latin America and Asia, reached 6.1% like-for-like (7.0% of Group revenues).

During the first nine months of 2025, ID Logistics recorded revenues of €2,699.5 million, up 15.1%, or 16.5% like-for-like compared with 9M, 2024. Since the beginning of the year, ID Logistics has launched 25 new projects.

The Company saw the launch of 11 new projects during Q3, 2025, including its first activity in Canada, ID Logistics' 19th country. ID Logistics continues to respond to a steady stream of calls for tenders. For example, during Q3, 2025, the Group won or started the following new contracts:

> In France, ID Logistics has started a new e-commerce site in the Montpellier region for a leading French food distributor. This operation, which combines logistics and home delivery, is dedicated to the food eCommerce business. With 13,000 items in stock, it should eventually be able to handle nearly 1,000 orders per day.

> In Spain, the Group has taken over the logistics activities for a world leader in fashion, already a customer of the Group. Located on an 80,000 m2 site in the Toledo region, this site processes eCommerce orders for textiles and home decorations and will employ up to 1,400 people during peak season.

> In the US, ID Logistics has launched its fifth site for a global leader in eCommerce. Located in Florida, this operation occupies a new 90,000 m2 building and will employ up to nearly 600 people.

Looking ahead, with business holding up well in France, strong momentum in North America, and numerous new launches, ID Logistics anticipates solid growth in 2025. The Group remains focused on increasing productivity in recent projects and managing the start-ups for the year. The ID Logistics teams are fully mobilised to ensure the success of the peak periods in the last quarter of 2025 (Black Friday, end-of-year holidays).

Revenues for Q4 2025 will be published on 26 January 2026, after market close.

Mullen Group has reported its financial and operating results for the period ended 30 September 2025, with comparisons to the same period last year. The Company generated record quarterly revenues of $561.8 million - up $29.8 million or 5.6% on $66.4 million of incremental revenue from acquisitions being somewhat offset by $30.5 million of lower revenues from existing Business Units (excluding acquisitions and fuel surcharge) mainly due to a reduction in revenue within the S&I segment as capital investment from the private sector continued to be weak. Acquisition revenue consisted predominantly from the results of Cole International Inc. and all related entities (collectively, "Cole Group"), and from Pacific Northwest Moving (Yukon) Limited ("PNW Group"). The acquisition of the Cole Group continues to diversify revenue streams and provides customers with another logistics service offering to manage their freight. Fuel surcharge revenues decreased by $6.1 million compared to the prior year period.

The Company’s acquisition strategy continued to drive top line growth in the quarter. This is especially satisfying for the Company given the current state of the Canadian economy, which continues to struggle with a number of trade and tariff related issues, along with a lack of private capital investment. The 'nation building projects' announced by the Federal Government would boost economic activity and create new jobs for many Canadians. The issue is, from Mullen’s perspective, when will these economic drivers and job creators begin? It is precisely for this reason that the Company continue to rely upon acquisitions to grow its business today.

Operating income before depreciation and amortisation ("OIBDA") was $97.6 million, up by $2.3 million from last year. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange gains and losses on U.S. dollar denominated cash held within Corporate, operating income before depreciation and amortisation - adjusted ("OIBDA - adjusted") was $96.4 million, down slightly by 0.2% from the corresponding prior year period. Acquisitions added $11.2 million of incremental OIBDA which was somewhat offset by $8.9 million of lower OIBDA from existing Business Units (excluding acquisitions). Corporate costs remained relatively consistent compared to the same period last year.

OIBDA - adjusted as a percentage of consolidated revenue decreased to 17.2% from 18.2% mainly due to lower margins generated from the asset light business model of the Cole Group and from a lower proportion of higher margin specialised business. Selling and administrative ("S&A") expenses increased as a percentage of consolidated revenue, which mainly related to acquisitions while direct operating expenses ("DOE") remained relatively consistent compared to the same period last year.

Net income decreased by $5.1 million, or 13.3% to $33.2 million, due to a $3.7 million increase in finance costs, a $3.2 million negative variance in net foreign exchange, a $2.8 million increase in amortisation of intangible assets, a $0.3 million increase in depreciation of right of use assets, and a $0.1 million decrease in earnings from equity investments. These decreases were somewhat offset by a $2.3 million increase in OIBDA, a $1.2 million increase in gain on sale of property, plant and equipment, a $1.1 million decrease in income tax expense and a $0.4 million change in the fair value of investments.

Revenue increased by $29.8 million or 5.6% to $561.8 million, led by higher revenue in the L&W, US 3PL and LTL segments being somewhat offset by lower revenue in the S&I segment.

> LTL segment up $9.1 million, or 4.8%, to $197.8 million - acquisitions added $10.2 million of incremental revenue that was mainly due to the PNW Group, which was somewhat offset by a $2.2 million decrease in fuel surcharge revenues due to lower diesel fuel prices. Revenue from Business Units (excluding fuel surcharge and acquisitions) increased by $1.1 million due to stable and consistent customer demand and from some market share gains.

> L&W segment up $39.2 million, or 23.2%, to $208.1 million - acquisitions added $46.4 million of incremental revenue that was mainly due to Cole Group's Canadian operations, which was somewhat offset by a $2.8 million decline in fuel surcharge revenues. Revenue from existing Business Units (excluding acquisitions and fuel surcharge) decreased by $4.4 million and was mainly due to a decline in freight and logistics demand resulting from a lack of private capital investment in Canada.

> S&I segment down $26.7 million, or 20.3%, to $105.1 million - revenues declined due to a lack of large capital projects being sanctioned in Canada, from demarketing some customers in certain markets and from depressed commodity prices that negatively impacted customers' drilling and production plans. These factors led to a $21.3 million decline in revenues from production services Business Units, a $5.3 million decline at Premay Pipeline Hauling L.P. ("Premay Pipeline"), and a $6.0 million decline from drilling related services Business Units. Fuel surcharge revenue also decreased by $1.2 million compared to the prior year. Somewhat offsetting these revenue declines were revenue gains made within specialised services Business Units tied to infrastructure and mining as Canadian Dewatering L.P. ("Canadian Dewatering") and Smook Contractors Ltd. ("Smook") recognised greater demand for their services.

> US 3PL segment up $8.2 million, or 17.9% to $53.9 million - acquisitions added $9.8 million of incremental revenues reflecting Cole Group's U.S. operations while HAUListic LLC ("HAUListic") recognised lower revenue as compared to the prior year as many customers remained cautious on ramping up manufacturing and ordering inventory until there is greater certainty around tariffs and trade.

H.I.G. Capital has announced that one of its affiliates has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in A.L.A. S.p.A., listed on the Italian stock exchange. The founding families will retain a significant minority stake alongside H.I.G.

Headquartered in Naples, Italy, ALA is a leading, global provider of mission-critical logistics and distribution services to major Aerospace & Defence manufacturers. For the past 35 years, the Company has been a 'one-stop shop' for its customers, offering a range of products, services, and high-performance engineering solutions capable of simplifying and optimising supply chain operations.

H.I.G. has been very impressed by ALA's strong growth trajectory, operational excellence, and strategic positioning within the European Aerospace and Defence supply chain. It is confident in H.I.G.'s experience and global platform to support ALA in its next phase of growth.

For ALA, the transaction represents a significant step forward in its long-term growth strategy and a strong endorsement of the Company's achievements to date. Together with H.I.G., it is looking forward to accelerating ALA's expansion and strengthening its position as a leading, global player in the Aerospace and Defence supply chain.

Nippon Express has acquired a stake in SECAI MARCHE Inc. which has developed an eCommerce (EC) platform business for fresh produce directly shipped from production sites in the ASEAN region, as an investment for the NX Global Innovation Fund, and concluded a capital and business alliance agreement on 08 October.

SECAI MARCHE Inc., founded in Japan in 2018, operates SECAI MARCHE, a fresh produce eCommerce platform for hotels, restaurants, cafes, and other businesses in the ASEAN region that directly connects producers and consumers. The Company utilises its own cold-chain logistics network to ensure a stable supply of high-quality fresh produce produced in Japan and locally.

Economic growth in the ASEAN region has expanded demand for high-quality fresh foodstuffs, especially in urban areas. In responding to these changes in the market environment, it is essential to maintain freshness and develop efficient logistics systems, and SECAI MARCHE has established a system that benefits both producers and restaurants by building integrated cold chains from production sites to consumption sites and significantly reducing food waste rates.

The Japanese government has also set a goal of increasing exports of agricultural, forestry, and marine products as well as foodstuffs to five trillion yen by 2030, so higher demand for Japanese products in overseas markets is anticipated.

The NX Group will enhance the End-to-End cold chain network directly linking production sites and consumption sites that constitutes one of SECAI MARCHE's strengths, and work with SECAI MARCHE to create new value that benefits both producers and consumers by leveraging its global expertise in transport efficiency, including trunk line transport from production areas in the Malaysian highlands to distribution centres in Kuala Lumpur, Milk run pickups in Kuala Lumpur, and cross-border transport from inside and outside the ASEAN region.

Linking the NX Group's fresh produce logistics network with SECAI MARCHE's sales platform will strengthen the system for delivering Japanese products to hotels and restaurants in the ASEAN region. By developing new transport materials based on the knowledge cultivated in Japan's in-market logistics and fresh produce exports, and by bringing greater quality and efficiency to the export of Japanese products, the NX Group will help expand overseas sales channels for Japanese producers while contributing to SECAI MARCHE's business growth.

NextPharma, a leading European pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation (“CDMO”), with a current footprint spanning ten sites, five in Germany, two in France and one in each of Finland, Norway and Scotland, has entered into an agreement with Cencora, Inc., a global pharmaceutical solutions organisation, to sell NextPharma’s healthcare logistics services business, NextPharma Logistics GmbH (“NextPharma Logistics”).

The transaction is expected to complete in Q4 2025, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.

The divestment forms part of NextPharma’s strategic focus on strengthening its position as a leading European CDMO, dedicated to delivering the highest quality products and services to its customers. As part of this plan, the NextPharma Logistics business - which provides pre-wholesaling and logistics services for a range of pharmaceutical and animal health clients from facilities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland - has been identified as non-core to the Company’s long-term strategy, which is centred on commercial manufacturing and product development. With approximately 230 employees, NextPharma Logistics has built a strong reputation in its field.

As part of its CDMO strategy, NextPharma has continued to make significant new investments across the business as part of its commitment to provide customers with the highest quality products and services. This has recently included the expansion of its centre of excellence in Limay, France, specialised in the development and manufacture of liquid dosage forms. It is also devoting significant investment to the expansion of its facility in Tampere, Finland, specialised in the development and manufacture of ophthalmic products in a variety of dosage forms.

Noatum Logistics, an AD Ports Group company, has signed a preliminary agreement with Hafeet Rail, developer and operator of the first cross-border railway network connecting Oman and the UAE, to establish a new rail service between Sohar and Abu Dhabi.

Noatum Logistics is to operate a daily rail service leveraging Hafeet Rail’s network, for 20-foot, 40-foot, and 45-foot containers. It is anticipated that the service will transport a wide range of goods traded between the two countries, including general cargo, manufactured goods, food products, pharmaceuticals and agrifoods.

The service will consist of seven container trains per week, each with a capacity of 276 TEUs. This equates to an annual throughput of 193,200 TEUs.

By linking two of the region’s most strategic hubs via rail for the first time, the service is enabling customers to benefit from a mode of transport that is cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable. Beyond its operational impact, the agreement reinforces regional supply chains, unlocking new opportunities, and supporting the economic integration of the UAE and Oman through infrastructure-led collaboration.

The Noatum Logistics service along Hafeet Rail’s network builds on existing rail service connecting Khalifa Port to Fujairah Terminals, which was launched in Q3, 2024.

DHL Global Forwarding has launched DHL Consolidated Clearance Service for US Imports, a powerful new customs solution tailored to meet the needs of eCommerce and retail businesses navigating today's complex trade environment.

As US tariff policies evolve and regulatory demands intensify, importers, particularly in fast-moving consumer sectors, face rising costs, longer clearance times, and increased compliance risks. DHL's new service is designed to address these challenges head-on by offering a streamlined, cost-efficient customs clearance process that consolidates multiple shipments under a single entry. It is designed to support businesses, particularly with high-volume operations, that are transitioning from de minimis clearance for their US imports to clearance via formal and informal entry.

Retailers are under pressure to deliver faster, more cost-effectively, and in full compliance with shifting trade regulations. This service helps them do just that-by simplifying customs processes, reducing costs, and ensuring they stay ahead of regulatory changes, without the need for an advanced technology set-up. Cost, certainty and compliance are sources of advantage in the increasingly competitive retail sector and are likely to be especially critical during peak seasons like Black Friday and the holidays.

The launch comes as global trade patterns continue to evolve. The service is particularly relevant as US tariffs reach levels not seen since the 1930s, and North America's trade growth forecast has dropped from 2.7% to 1.5% annually against the backdrop of trade policy shifts. Retailers are responding by diversifying sourcing, increasing use of Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) terms to streamline cross-border operations and utilising new import models to the US.

At the same time, eCommerce continues to expand internationally. However, with consumers citing unexpected customs charges and complex returns processes among the top reasons shoppers abandon cross-border purchases, the need for customs clearance platforms that simplify processes at the border and provide transparency and certainty on costs has never been higher.

Raben Group has launched daily transport connections to Greece, enhancing its European network and providing seamless access between Greece and six key countries: Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and Austria. This expansion responds to increasing demand for agile and dependable logistics across Southern and Central-Eastern Europe, with delivery times as fast as 24 to 48 hours.

These new connections are designed to meet the growing demand for fast, flexible, and reliable transport across Southern and Central-East Europe. It leverages Raben’s own network of terminals, ensuring daily southbound and northbound connections that support a wide range of shipment volumes, from groupage to part loads and full truck loads.

Thanks to the consolidation of goods, reduced reloadings through the use of swap bodies, and a well-developed transport network, Raben is able to significantly improve transit times and reduce empty miles.

The service is fully integrated with the myRaben platform for customers, which offers quick pricing within 24 hours, full traceability, and a single shipment number for the entire route. Customers benefit from real-time visibility, including ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival), ensuring transparency and control throughout the delivery process.

In addition to transport services, Raben Group continues to cater to comprehensive logistics needs, offering domestic distribution, storage services, and value-added services tailored to individual customer requirements in each of the above-mentioned countries. The new Greece connection also supports ADR shipments as standard, with a complete setup for transport and storage using ADR-compliant equipment.

The launch empowers Greek businesses with faster and more reliable access to Central and Eastern Europe. This new service builds on Raben Group’s extensive European footprint. The Company currently offers more than 700 daily connections across Europe, operates over 150 linehauls between its depots, connects 27 countries, and services as many as 7.8 million pallets annually - highlighting the Group’s extensive reach, operational strength and commitment to excellence.

Menzies Aviation has announced a strategic agreement with TAAG Angola Airlines and Sociedade Gestora de Aeroportos (SGA) to establish Menzies Aviation Angola, Lda. This new partnership strengthens the delivery of world-class ground handling, cargo and airport services nationwide, driving operational excellence and innovation across Angola’s aviation ecosystem, and strengthening Menzies’ presence in Africa. It also marks a significant milestone in the country’s air transport infrastructure by supporting the launch and operational growth of the new Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) in Luanda.

Menzies Aviation brings world-class standards in safety, service quality and efficiency. The addition of TAAG Angola Airlines as a shareholder reinforces the national carrier’s long-term commitment to sustainable aviation growth, while SGA, as the manager of Angola’s national airport network, provides essential infrastructure support and local expertise.

Operating as Menzies Aviation Angola, Lda, the Company will position Angola as a leading air hub in Africa, offering reliable and efficient services to airlines, passengers and cargo operators, while creating long-term value for the national economy.

Building on the joint venture formed with SGA in 2023, the agreement advances Menzies’ growth ambitions in Angola by strengthening operational capabilities and supporting the country’s expanding aviation market. It also highlights the shareholders’ commitment to collaborate with the Government of Angola and key industry partners to drive a modern, competitive and sustainable aviation ecosystem.

Evri and Asda have announced a new partnership that will see the rollout of ParcelShops in all Asda stores, marking a first for a UK supermarket. The partnership will allow customers to collect and return parcels from thousands of different retailers, at their local Asda store, offering added convenience ahead of the busy festive period.

The service has recently launched in over 300 Asda locations, its Express convenience sites and some of its supermarkets and superstores. It will eventually be rolled out to all 1,200 Asda stores across the UK by April next year.

The new service will make it even more convenient for customers to shop with Asda as they can pick up their groceries and collect parcels in one trip, reflecting Asda’s focus on offering a range of services under one roof.

P&O Ferries has launched a significant and accelerated expansion of its freight services on the North Sea. Driven by strong customer demand, the expansion was implemented ahead of schedule at the end of September, following the successful capacity increase on the Tilbury–Europoort route earlier this year.

Building on the March 2025 upgrade that boosted capacity by up to 60.0%, P&O Ferries is now further optimising the service to boost capacity and meet growing demand:

> Increased capacity: with two dedicated vessels — Norsky and Norstream — now in operation, extended port time allows for up to 20 additional freight units per departure, significantly increasing throughput.
> Optimised sailing schedule: the deployment of two fully dedicated vessels enables a more robust and reliable service, with faster turnaround times and consistent evening departures from both terminals.
> Earlier Terminal Access: to better support early deliveries and collections, the Europoort Terminal now opens at 07:00 local time, giving freight operators greater flexibility.

In response to growing demand, P&O Ferries is increasing weekly sailings on the Zeebrugge–Tilbury route from 18 to 20, offering:

> Greater frequency & flexibility: more sailings mean more options for freight customers, improving planning and responsiveness.
> Scalable capacity: this expansion lays the groundwork for further increases in line with customer growth and market demand.

This expansion marks another decisive step as strong customer demand has clearly shown the need for this service.

P&O Ferries will keep investing in smarter, scalable freight solutions that anticipate customers’ evolving needs.

Derry Bros has launched a fully automated customs management solution for fulfilment providers moving goods between the UK and Ireland. FulfilClear is underpinned by the Company’s digital platform, Digicom and is designed to remove the complexity from cross-border logistics by handling every aspect of customs documentation and clearance with minimal manual intervention.

FulfilClear has been designed specifically for the needs of fulfilment warehouses, so providers can operate at true eCommerce speed across the UK and Ireland border, with total confidence and peace of mind.

By combining smart data management, process automation and regulatory precision, it aims to turn customs compliance from a manual task into a streamlined advantage.

FulfilClear streamlines the entire customs process by automating exports and imports, ENS, PBN, and GMR generation in a single system, including CHED documentation if required. Verified master data is stored securely on the Digicom platform, so every declaration is created from trusted information with full auditability at every stage. This means errors are avoided and consistent compliance is achieved with HMRC and Irish Revenue regulations. FulfilClear also scales seamlessly as demand increases without adding administrative overheads, making it ideal for high-volume and high-growth operations.

FulfilClear provides a smarter and more compliant way to move goods between the UK and Ireland, transforming trade by simplifying customs requirements, accelerating fulfilment and keeping freight flowing. It significantly reduces processing times and border delays by delivering error-free, on-time documentation and end-to-end visibility both in real-time and historically.

Waberer’s Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with KTZ Express, the international intermodal logistics subsidiary of Kazakhstan’s state railway company. The agreement aims to establish a joint venture to develop and operate an intermodal terminal in the Budapest region, serving as the European endpoint and logistics hub of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (also known as the Middle Corridor) – the New Silk Road.

In addition to the infrastructure development, the parties also agreed to jointly manage container traffic from China to Europe. Waberer’s Group will be responsible for rail and road transportation within Europe, while KTZ will handle the Asian transport routes.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the implementation of Waberer’s Group’s strategic plan through 2031, which prioritises the diversification of its service portfolio and the strengthening of its rail logistics capabilities.

The newly signed agreement aligns with the Company’s strategic direction in the rail logistics segment – as reflected in its 2024 acquisition of a majority stake in the PSP Group and the strategic memorandum signed with GySEV CARGO – and represents another step toward building a globally significant intermodal network.

With its 2.7 million km2 of territory, Kazakhstan and KTZ Express play a central role in the New Silk Road, carrying out major infrastructure developments across the Central-Asian countries. These routes already handle several hundreds of thousands of TEUs of cargo, with steadily increasing volumes. The terminal to be developed in the Budapest region will serve as the westernmost European consolidation point for these rail and sea connections.

Waberer’s strongly believe that this development represents a strategically significant step in Hungary’s transportation network, as it positions the country as the European pillar of the New Silk Road, further strengthening its role in global supply chains.

DPD CZ, part of the largest European parcel delivery network Geopost, and GLS have agreed to share their networks of approximately 2,100 parcel lockers. This means that customers of both companies will now have many more options for picking up their parcels 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

This is the first cooperation of its kind on the Czech market until now, deliveries to partner networks have always been one-sided.

For recipients, nothing changes in the delivery process. When selecting a specific locker, not only DPD CZ Pickup Boxes but now also GLS Boxes and other lockers from companies that have previously allowed DPD CZ to deliver to their networks such as AlzaBox, One Box by Allegro, or OX Point boxes will appear on the map.

Thanks to a unique system developed internally by DPD CZ, customers can use these lockers in the same way regardless of the operator (brand). The entire DPD network of Pickup parcelshops and lockers across the Czech Republic now includes more than 14,000 options to choose from. Within the pan-European Geopost network, this is more than 140,000 Pickup points.

The mutual opening of DPD CZ and GLS locker networks also addresses the much-discussed issue of visual clutter in Czech streets. Another reason for sharing lockers is the utilisation of the lockers themselves, which according to DPD’s data, have insufficient capacity especially seasonally and during the peak period, for example at Christmas or during e-shop sales events. For the rest of the year, not all capacities are continuously utilised on an everyday basis. Sharing lockers can be one solution to this situation.

GLS believe that despite the rapid growth in their numbers across the market, locker capacity is still often insufficient, so it will continue to significantly expand its own network. At the same time, it makes no sense for five or more lockers from different companies to stand in some locations. That’s why it has decided that its network, which is already the third largest in the Czech Republic, will also be shared with other companies. E-shop customers will thus see a significant expansion of the distribution networks of both partners, and GLS will continue to gradually open its network to other carriers as well.

With more than 20 years of presence in Slovenia, the CMA CGM Group is consolidating its key role in connecting the Adriatic, Asia and Central Europe through its maritime services, intermodal solutions and the growing strength of its logistics activities.

On this occasion, CMA CGM and the Port of Koper signed a declaration for the establishment of a joint venture as a limited liability company to equip, maintain and operate the site (land of 27,000 m2, located outside of the concession area) for automotive logistic services, upgrading a partnership that has been in place for over two decades.

The CMA CGM Group, a global player in maritime, land, air and logistics solutions, is strengthening its commitment to Central Europe through the expansion of its activities through the Port of Koper, the Adriatic’s leading port and a strategic gateway to Central Europe.

Building on strong intermodal connectivity combining sea and rail, CMA CGM contributes to the competitiveness of the Port of Koper, particularly in the transport of vehicles to and from Asia, in partnership with leading auto manufacturers.

In the context of the emerging India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), CMA CGM and the Port of Koper share the ambition to strengthen Slovenia’s role as a sustainable logistics hub at the heart of Europe. Both partners reaffirm their commitment to deepening cooperation and logistics activities and are considering the opportunity of joint projects to enhance the competitive position of Koper together with the development of regional trade flows.

CMA CGM and the Port of Koper are pursuing their collaboration through a first step on the way to establish a joint venture with CEVA Logistics.

CMA CGM’s services from Koper are operated by LNG or methanol-powered vessels with a capacity of 15,000 TEUs, complemented by rail connections to major Central European markets, offering customers efficient, reliable and low-carbon transport solutions.

The bbox network is expanding rapidly, as bpost installs up to 12 new bbox lockers every day. By placing many of these at frequently visited locations such as supermarkets, bpost is responding to customer needs. As a result, bpost and Lidl have recently reached the milestone of 200 bbox lockers at the supermarket chain and are aiming for 40 more in the next weeks.

By the end of the year, the bbox network will comprise 2,500 units, 240 of which will be located at Lidl supermarkets. This means that the vast majority of Lidl locations in Belgium will have a bbox available, and that nearly 10.0% of the entire locker network will be situated at Lidl. In this way, Lidl and bpost make it easier for everyone to enjoy a “one-stop shopping” experience, allowing customers to combine errands with sending or receiving parcels, without having to make multiple trips.

This not only helps reduce the ecological footprint, it also responds to what customers are asking for. Recent studies have shown that Belgians express a clear preference for bbox lockers located at supermarkets.

This year already, 451.000 parcels were delivered to bbox lockers at Lidl, over 7,000 of which were ordered via the Lidl webshop.

A highlight of the collaboration between Lidl and bpost, which started eight years ago, is the 200th bbox that was put into service last week at a Lidl supermarket in Mouscron (Rue de la Liesse). Both parties have since expressed their intention to have a total of 240 bbox lockers in use at Lidl stores by the end of this year, providing space for 22,000 parcels at the same time.

In addition to the strong growth of the bbox lockers, bpost naturally continues to invest in its staffed pickup points. These include post offices, Post Points (retailers offering postal services), and Parcel Points (retailers where parcels can be collected). This month, the entire bpost network surpassed the symbolic milestone of 4,000 pickup points for the first time, consisting of:

> 656 Post Offices
> More than 660 Postal Points
> More than 780 Parcel Points
> More than 1,950 bbox lockers

Orsini, a leader in rare disease pharmacy solutions, announced the launch of its integrated specialty pharmacy and third-party logistics (3PL) solution, supported by the Company's new Columbus, Ohio facility. The launch expands Orsini's nationwide capabilities and strengthens its ability to deliver end-to-end support for biopharma partners launching rare disease therapies.

The Columbus facility, now fully operational and licensed to dispense medication in all 50 states, strengthens Orsini's infrastructure with comprehensive specialty pharmacy redundancy, co-located 3PL capabilities, and advanced ultra-cold storage to support gene and cell therapy programmes. By combining specialty pharmacy and 3PL services under one roof, Orsini delivers an integrated model designed specifically for rare disease therapies where Orsini serves as the exclusive specialty pharmacy partner.

Orsini's first exclusive integrated specialty pharmacy and 3PL commercialisation partner to be supported by the new facility is Immedica Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company focused on rare disease products.

Palletways has announced the expansion of its international operations into Slovenia and Croatia. This strategic move strengthens the Company’s position as a leading provider of palletised freight solutions in Europe, with services now spanning 25 countries.

The addition of Slovenia and Croatia to the network provides customers with enhanced access to Central and Southeastern Europe, expanding the reach of both Premium and Economy services. This expansion offers customers even more choice and seamless access to new markets, with the same high-quality service, efficiency and visibility that defines the Palletways brand.

The Palletways Network now offers:

> 25 countries serviced, with over 450 depots and 23 hubs across the network.
> New capability in Slovenia and Croatia, providing access to Central and Southeastern Europe.
> Premium and Economy services available for both new territories.

Pallets are collected and processed the same way as domestic freight, ensuring consistency and peace of mind for customers. Services are backed by advanced tracking technology and the Palletways Portal, giving full visibility and control from pick-up to delivery.

This latest development is part of Palletways’ continued investment in strengthening its European offer and reflects growing demand for reliable, frictionless cross-border freight solutions.

Barrett Distribution Centers has been selected by Pompa Program, a Utah, US-based health and wellness company specialising in cellular health analysis and proprietary supplement products, to manage its direct-to-consumer (D2C) fulfilment and transportation operations.

Pompa's operations recently launched from one of Barrett's Memphis distribution centres, a state-of-the-art facility built for high-volume, temperature-sensitive fulfilment.

The partnership expands Pompa's fulfilment footprint across the Eastern US, ensuring faster, more reliable two-day delivery on all orders. Barrett's Hickory Hill, Tennessee, facility will serve as the dedicated fulfilment hub, offering food-grade, temperature-controlled space and advanced inventory management systems to support its growth.

From fulfilling cellular health testing kits to distributing premium supplements, Barrett delivers the operational scalability needed to support its expanding customer base. Pompa Program chose Barrett because they provide the perfect combination of experience and long-term partnership, as their proven expertise in health, beauty and wellness made them a clear choice.

CEVA Logistics has signed a five-year contract with SANCEV, a French start-up specialising in low carbon retrofit solutions. CEVA will manage the assembly and distribution of SANCEV’s electric conversion kits, shipping them to partner garages, and even carrying out the conversions of select commercial vehicle fleets.

Committed to supporting the electrification of vehicle fleets, SANCEV has selected CEVA Logistics to handle the assembly, storage and delivery of ready-to-use kits designed to convert combustion engine vehicles to electric.

These value-added logistics services will be carried out at CEVA’s logistics platform in Marly-la-Ville, Paris area. In November, the site will begin the first deliveries of automotive parts and accessories required for powertrain conversion which will then be used to prepare SANCEV’s conversion kits.

Then, CEVA will deliver the kits across France to certified partner garages responsible for converting commercial vehicles belonging to local authorities and private companies to electric. The project will have a ramp up period with volumes expected to gradually increase, reaching over 1,550 units in 2027 and 3,000 in 2028. This growth aligns with the steady rise in the electrification of French vehicle fleets over the past several years.

In addition to assembling the retrofit kits, CEVA, leveraging its unique expertise in vehicle preparation, will install the kits on used commercial vehicles at two workshops of its FLV sites in France (Blyes and Marly-la-Ville). This service will be performed by CEVA’s qualified professionals as it requires mechanical and electrical expertise to remove the vehicle’s combustion powertrain and fuel tank and replace them with an electric motor and battery pack.

As electric mobility reaches a new milestone with over one million fully electric passenger vehicles registered in France in 2024, SANCEV offers an alternative to purchasing new electric vehicles. In line with a circular economy approach, its solution contributes to the overall decarbonisation of commercial vehicle fleets.

Jayud Global Logistics has entered into a comprehensive international freight logistics services annual agreement with Anker Innovations Limited and its global subsidiaries, one of the world's leading consumer electronics brands.

Anker Innovations is a global leader in charging and battery storage technology, ranking eighth among the top 113 largest consumer electronics companies worldwide in 2025.

This annual agreement establishes Jayud as one of the key logistics providers that will support Anker's global operations in Southeast Asia and North America. The agreement encompasses a comprehensive range of international freight logistics services, including freight forwarding, cargo transportation and handling, booking and tracking services, and customer support for product exception handling.

Jayud's specialised capabilities in lithium battery transportation and electronics logistics deliver particular value for Anker's diverse product portfolio, which includes power banks, chargers, audio equipment, and energy storage systems.

The contract represents a significant milestone in Jayud's expansion into serving major international technology brands. Anker's global presence and reputation for innovation align perfectly with its capabilities to provide comprehensive cross-border logistics solutions. This partnership validates its ability to handle complex, multi-regional logistics operations and demonstrates the trust that leading global brands place in its services.

The U-Freight Group (UFL) is significantly strengthening its presence in the pharmaceutical and medical logistics sector through a deepened strategic partnership and a major new contract win in China.

A year after signing a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Hongyu Supply Chain Management Co (HYSC), U-Freight is now providing logistics fulfilment services for a new B2B e-commerce platform, recently launched by Fuji Trading, a subsidiary of HYSC.

The fujihealthcare.cn platform is a B2B eCommerce initiative in China dedicated exclusively to the medical industry, offering a comprehensive suite of services including overseas procurement, international transportation, customs clearance, CIQ inspection, warehousing, order processing, payment collection, and final delivery.

U-Freight has also secured a major logistics contract from one of China’s leading medical organisations. The agreement covers the transport of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical reefer containers from multiple European locations to designated ports across China.

The project, set to commence shortly, underscores U-Freight’s expertise in cold-chain logistics and its ability to deliver compliant, efficient, and reliable services within the demanding pharmaceutical segment. The scope includes end-to-end management of complex, temperature-controlled shipments, all conducted under strict adherence to international quality and safety standards.

Kintetsu World Express, Inc. (KWE), plans to strengthen its European operations by expanding their partnership with Siemens Healthcare Ltd. Magnet Technology. This is aimed at enhancing procurement joint efficiencies and optimising global supply chain operations. This collaboration focuses on expanding sourcing activities from Asian countries for Siemens Healthcare Ltd. Magnet Technology while also supporting KWE’s broader international business development.

Through this partnership, Siemens Healthcare Ltd. Magnet Technology will leverage KWE’s global logistics network and expertise to facilitate procurement from suppliers in Asia. The initiative includes the shipment of high-tech medical device components with an estimated volume of 200 to 300 units of containers annually destined for the UK market.

KWE will play a key role in supplier engagement and quality assurance, working closely with Siemens Healthcare Ltd. Magnet Technology’s Strategic Procurement teams to prepare for the first shipment scheduled for December.

KWE plans to strengthen its European operations, particularly its UK branch, and enhance its support infrastructure in Asia. To accommodate long-term shipping projects for Siemens Healthcare Ltd. Magnet Technology, KWE is also coordinating with their suppliers to establish robust ocean freight capabilities.

In addition, KWE has proposed regular joint business review meetings with Siemens Healthcare Ltd. Magnet Technology to ensure continuous alignment and deepen collaboration.

JS Davidson has won a contract to store Yoggies, a probiotic snack from Cibo Vita, as it launches in over 150 WHSmith Travel stores across the UK and Ireland. The initial UK and Ireland launch will see Strawberry and Mixed Berry Yoggies for sale in WHSmith Travel stores in major airports, train stations, and hospitals.

The logistics solution must meet stringent storage requirements. This is because the product requires a stable temperature range of 7 - 18C, adhering to strict humidity controls, to preserve its probiotic benefits.

With product integrity absolutely vital, JS Davidson was felt to be the only cold store operator who could offer the level of temperature control and flexibility needed.

Sabena technics, a leading European provider of services dedicated to international civil and governmental aerospace, has extended its partnership with Daher for the outsourced management of its on-site logistics operations. This renewed agreement marks a significant milestone in a collaboration that began five years ago, and which is built on performance, innovation and operational excellence.

At the Bordeaux-Mérignac site in France, Daher oversees all logistics activities: receiving, storage, inventory, internal distribution, packaging, order preparation and the shipment of spare parts.

These operations are critical to the maintenance of the commercial aircraft and large military airplanes serviced by Sabena technics in the Company’s warehouses.

As part of its continuous improvement approach, Daher has deployed the KeepTracking tool, a solution for digitising logistics processes. This tool helps structure communications, monitor key performance indicators, and prioritize actions.

Monitor screens also have been installed on-site to provide real-time visibility on performance, enhancing responsiveness, decision-making and team engagement.

The goal is clear: empower operators to fully leverage new technologies and significantly improve the operational performance provided for the client.

The Rhenus Group has been nominated by Correios, as the Global Logistics Service Provider for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30). In Partnership with the state-owned company, designated as the Strategic Logistics Operator for the event, Rhenus will manage the international transport of the United Nations cargo to the climate conference, which will take place from 10 – 21 November this year in Belém, Brazil.

The partnership with Correios will leverage Rhenus international freight forwarding capabilities to ensure the secure and timely delivery of critical shipments for one of the world’s most significant climate events. With operations in over 70 countries, Rhenus is leveraging its global logistics expertise to support the successful execution of the COP 30 event.

The Rhenus Brazil team is playing a key role in coordinating international transportation, working closely with Correios. Rhenus is managing the international logistics process for the UN, starting with cargo collection in Bonn, Germany, followed by air transport to Brazil via São Paulo–Guarulhos (GRU) and Viracopos (VCP) airports. Upon arrival, the cargo will be processed under a temporary admission regime. Rhenus will also oversee the re-export of the cargo back to Frankfurt (FRA), ensuring its final delivery to Bonn.

Rhenus has a proven track record in supporting major international events of various industries. Last year, the 3PL demonstrated its capabilities as the Official Logistics Partner for COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan and supported the Belgian Olympic team at the Summer Games in Paris, managing infrastructure and equipment logistics across multiple venues. Rhenus also provided logistics support for a global customer during the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics, and recently has been appointed the official freight forwarder for major trade shows at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading venues for international trade shows.

In line with its corporate commitment to achieving a Net-zero target by 2045 through low-carbon solutions, Rhenus has set a goal to reduce emissions and actively support its customers in making responsible logistics decisions. To this end, and as part of its contribution to the goals of COP, Rhenus is providing a detailed report of its emissions once the operation has been completed, facilitating the control of their carbon footprint, promoting transparency, and strengthening the planning of conscious logistics aligned with global sustainability standards.

Palletways has extended its partnership with Transland Group, agreeing a new ten-year deal, strengthening one of the longest-running collaborations in the UK-Ireland logistics sector.

Established in 1993, Transland started out transporting newspapers and magazines between Ireland and the UK before diversifying into palletised freight in 2002. The partnership with Palletways began in 2008.

To mark the renewal, Dublin-based Transland has taken delivery of two new dual-branded trailers that will serve its international routes between Ireland and the UK. The new fleet additions – a standard double deck trailer and a bespoke split double deck trailer – are designed to handle varying pallet sizes and mixes that characterise cross-border freight flows. Both trailers carry the Transland and Palletways logos, symbolising the visibility and strength of their long-term alliance.

KLN Logistics, through its division KLN Project, has announced significant progress on the Wellhead Platform A (WHPA) project in Libya’s Bahr Essalam field. As consortium leader appointed by Mellitah Oil & Gas Company, KLN is spearheading one of the Mediterranean Sea’s largest offshore Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) projects, valued at over HK$10.0 billion.

The WHPA platform, designed to enhance Libya’s offshore infrastructure and support Europe’s energy supply, commenced in early 2024 and is scheduled for completion in 2027. The project achieved a major milestone between June and July 2025 with the “first cut” for fabrication of the topside, jacket and living quarters — key components of the 20,000-ton gas production platform now in advanced construction stages.

KLN’s responsibilities encompass project oversight, procurement of specialised equipment and coordination of offshore installations. Its integrated approach to project management, engineering and logistics ensures the initiative remains on track for timely delivery.

The WHPA project aligns with KLN’s strategy to meet growing demand for sustainable infrastructure and energy transition through tailored, end-to-end solutions. KLN’s industrial project business is expected to be a key driver of its revenue and profit growth in the near future.

Ahold Delhaize USA is to build a state-of-the-art distribution centre in North Carolina. As part of its Growing Together strategy, Ahold Delhaize continues to invest wisely in long term infrastructure projects. This with the goal to build resilient and sustainable operating systems that can respond fluidly and at pace to changing customer needs and capture technological advancements.

As part of those investments, Ahold Delhaize USA announced that its distribution and transportation companies, ADUSA Distribution and ADUSA Transportation, will build a US$860.0 million state-of-the-art distribution centre in Burlington, N.C. (Guilford County). The new facility will grow the supply chain network, which serves Ahold Delhaize USA’s omnichannel grocery brands on the East Coast, including Food Lion in North Carolina. The new facility will add over 92,903 m2 of additional distribution infrastructure, delivering fresh and frozen grocery items to Food Lion and other brands’ stores.

The new facility is expected to begin operations in 2029. Over time, the site is expected to employ over 500 associates. To maximise efficiency, the site will leverage proven supply chain automation technology. The investment is within the scope and parameters of the Growing Together financial framework. The Compny intend to deploy capital for construction and automation through planned expenditures using a combination of cash on hand and a long-term lease transaction to optimise cash flows and capital efficiency.

The local brands of Ahold Delhaize USA comprise one of the largest grocery retail groups on the East Coast. These five omnichannel grocery brands continue to achieve significant growth within their markets, including more than 50 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth at the Food Lion brand. The supply chain network has one of the largest fleets on the East Coast with more than 8,000 assets, logging approximately 125 million miles annually. In addition to the new facility, ADUSA Distribution and ADUSA Transportation operate three other distribution centres in North Carolina in Salisbury, N.C., Butner, N.C., and Dunn, N.C.

With two new branches in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands, and Parma, Italy, DACHSER Food Logistics is further setting its sights on growth in Europe. Both locations benefit from their proximity to existing DACHSER sites for industrial and consumer goods.

For the first time in the Netherlands, the Company is consolidating all the services of acquired companies, Müller Fresh Food Logistics and Frigoscandia, at one location, under one roof, and under the DACHSER brand.

The new facility in Waddinxveen near Rotterdam has approximately 17,000 pallet spaces distributed across three temperature zones: ambient, chilled, and frozen. The new food warehouse is part of the Rotterdam Logistics Centre, which plays a key role in DACHSER's overall network. Located near Europe's largest deep-water port, it brings together DACHSER's entire service portfolio under one roof: European Logistics, Food Logistics, comprehensive contract logistics services, and Air & Sea Logistics. The air and Sea freight division operates a Container Freight Station for exports in Waddinxveen, which consolidates general cargo shipments from across Europe and ships them worldwide by sea.

DACHSER Food Logistics also opened a new location in Parma, Italy, located on the site of the existing DACHSER & Fercam Italia branch. The joint venture, which focuses on general cargo and contract logistics services, has been part of DACHSER since 2024.

With 12,200 m2 of warehouse space, including 2,000 m2 refrigerated, DACHSER Food Logistics now offers its national and international customers general cargo food transport and refrigerated and ambient warehousing services in the heart of Italy's "Food Valley." Located in one of Italy's leading export regions, the joint location combines the efficiency of the European general cargo network with specialisation in the requirements of food logistics.

Swissport has opened a new state-of-the-art cargo facility at Manchester Airport in the UK, doubling its annual handling capacity to 110,000 tons. The development marks a major investment in the UK’s growing air freight sector and forms part of Swissport’s broader strategy to enhance its global cargo network through innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

The cargo facility, Box 4, expands Swissport’s cargo handling capabilities at this key UK hub, doubling annual capacity and reinforcing the Company’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence and innovation. The new facility increases Swissport’s operational footprint by 67.0% compared to the previous site and will begin full operations on 27 October.

This expansion strengthens the Company’s ability to handle a diverse range of goods, from eCommerce shipments and perishables to pharmaceuticals and high-value products, with the highest standards of safety, security, and efficiency.

The new facility will allow airlines to transport higher volumes of cargo, which will not only help businesses in the region to source the products they need and sell their own products abroad but will also create jobs and incentivise airlines to grow their schedules from Manchester.

The facility integrates advanced cargo handling systems designed for the seamless transfer of Unit Load Devices (ULDs), improving operational speed, reducing manual handling, and increasing efficiency.

A dedicated Pharma Centre with cold rooms and temperature-controlled environments ensures precise handling of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and perishables. Specialised racking systems, dock levellers, and an open-plan layout optimise operational flow, while enhanced facilities for airline tenants and expanded pallet handling areas support efficient management of high-value, time-critical, and temperature-sensitive cargo.

The new hub demonstrates Swissport’s commitment to environmental responsibility and resource efficiency. The facility has achieved an ‘A’ Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating, with intelligent energy-saving lighting and building systems throughout.

Infrastructure has also been installed to enable a full transition to electric-powered ground service equipment (eGSE), supporting Swissport’s target to operate a fully electric fleet at the site within two years. This initiative contributes to the Company’s global sustainability strategy, which aims to electrify 55.0% of its GSE fleet by 2032 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050, reinforcing Swissport’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable operations across its worldwide network.

Manchester is a key logistics gateway connecting global trade flows. Swissport’s investment strengthens regional supply chain resilience, supports economic growth, and enhances the airport’s ability to serve evolving cargo needs, from eCommerce to complex freight solutions.

The new facility in Manchester is part of Swissport’s wider UK expansion strategy, with several new cargo hubs planned across the country. This investment underscores the Company’s commitment to supporting regional economic growth, strengthening supply chain resilience, and meeting the increasing demands of global trade.

The facility also provides improved working environments for employees, including upgraded welfare areas, spacious offices, and modernised equipment. The site will initially employ 95 team members, all transferred from the previous location, with further recruitment planned as volumes grow.

Panattoni has begun construction of a new distribution centre in Łódź, Poland, for Media Expert. Media Expert is Poland’s largest retailer of consumer electronics and household appliances, operating over 600 brick-and-mortar stores and the online platform MediaExpert.pl. The 208,000 m2 investment, valued at PLN500.0 million, will be one of the largest warehouse facilities in the country.

The facility will have a significant impact on the development of Poland’s eCommerce and omnichannel markets. The project is being delivered in the BTO formula – built to own. This reflects the great trust that Media Expert places in Panattoni. It is also the result of long-term cooperation, through which the two companies jointly create infrastructure that sets new logistics standards, supports regional growth, and generates new jobs. With this development, the total space Panattoni has built for Media Expert in Central Poland will exceed half a million square meters.

The investment will comprise two buildings with a total area of 208,000 m2. The new distribution centre will serve both Media Expert’s stationary retail network and its eCommerce channel. Its prime central location in Poland, near major transport routes (A1, A2, S8, and S14), will ensure efficient nationwide distribution.

The decision to locate Media Expert’s key logistics complex in Łódź reaffirms the city’s position as Poland’s logistics heart. Łódź combines a unique central location with a collaborative approach from local authorities and continuous infrastructure investments, contributing to the development of the labour market and a sustainable urban environment.

Panattoni has already delivered nearly 2.4 million m2 of modern warehouse and production space in the Łódź region, attracting leaders such as Amazon, BSH, OBI, Media Expert, Flextronics, and Smyk. The highlight of this regional growth is the Central European Logistics Hub – a 630,000 m2 business cluster located at the intersection of the A1 and A2 motorways.

The Media Expert complex will undergo BREEAM certification at the Excellent level. It will feature a range of sustainable solutions, including energy-efficient installations, photovoltaic panels, and systems that reduce water consumption. The site will also include landscaped green areas and infrastructure for electric vehicles and cyclists.

HarperCollins Publishers, in collaboration with Scannell Properties, has started construction of its new 148,645 m2 Indiana, US, supply chain logistics facility. The supply chain logistics facility will utilise the most advanced warehouse technology available and will have the capacity to ship more than 300 million books annually to more than 100 countries around the world.

Set to open in 2028, the operation is expected to create more than 400 supply chain logistics jobs and an additional 375 jobs during the construction phase.

Scannell Properties is the sole developer, in partnership with Pepper Construction and Curran Architecture.

HarperCollins Publishers, headquartered in New York, is the second largest trade publisher in the world. With more than 200 years of history, the Company has published renowned books and authors such as Mark Twain, the Brontë sisters, J. R. R. Tolkien, Zora Neale Hurston, Martin Luther King Jr., Gabriel García Márquez, C. S. Lewis, Maurice Sendak, Margaret Wise Brown, and many more. With more than 120+ branded imprints around the world, HarperCollins publishes approximately 10,000 new books every year in 16 languages and has a print and digital catalogue of more than 250,000 titles.

In a bold move to strengthen Alberta’s agricultural supply chain and enhance service to its members and customers, United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (“UFA”) has started construction of a new purpose-built distribution centre just south of Edmonton, near Leduc, Canada. This milestone marks a significant investment in infrastructure and operational excellence, reinforcing UFA’s commitment to growth and innovation.

Spanning 18,580 m2 and featuring 17 acres of yard space, the new facility will replace UFA’s current DC, which is approximately 13,935 m2 with nine acres of yard. The expanded footprint and higher ceiling will dramatically increase storage capacity and operational capabilities, enabling UFA to better meet the evolving needs of its network.

This strategic investment will not only enhance the ability to efficiently serve members and customers across the province but also generate new employment opportunities and contribute to the region’s economic growth.

The new DC will streamline how products are stored and distributed, resulting in faster, more reliable service for members and customers. By investing in modern equipment, UFA will be able to improve efficiency and better meet seasonal demand. The facility is also designed to support future growth, ensuring customers have access to the products they need, when they need them.

Nippon Express has begun operations at the Taoyuan NEXT8 Warehouse in the northern Taiwanese city of Taoyuan. Situated in northern Taiwan, Taoyuan City is an ideal location for a logistics base because it is home to Taoyuan International Airport, Taiwan's primary air transport gateway, and it offers excellent access to a large metropolitan area, Taipei Port, Keelung Port and other key infrastructure.

Logistics demand in northern Taiwan, especially for auto parts and general consumer goods, has continued to grow in recent years, and NX Taiwan has constructed the Taoyuan NEXT8 Warehouse as its sixth business location in the Taoyuan area to meet this rising demand. The facility consolidates multiple buffer warehouses utilised mainly during peak seasons, thereby reducing the volume of lateral transfers and improving service quality.

The new 13,060 m2 warehouse has a steel-framed, three-storey structure. It has been outfitted with state-of-the-art automated equipment to provide an environment where all employees can work in comfort and with accuracy.

Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), automated guided vehicles (AGV), and other automated equipment has been combined with human operation to provide one-stop receiving, storage, picking, packing, and delivery services. A raised-floor platform and three dock levellers accommodate ocean containers and other shipping modes, while elevators, an autolator, heavy-duty racks, 24/7 manned security and surveillance cameras ensure safe and efficient operations.

NX Taiwan can now offer even more efficient and higher quality logistics services as part of the supply chains of customers across a range of industries.

M&M Quality Solutions has announced the expansion of its operations with a new cold storage facility located in SubTropolis, the world's largest underground business complex in Kansas City, Missouri, US.

The new 1,743 m2 facility at 9000 N.E. Underground Drive, Pillar 112, will serve as a regional cold-chain hub designed to support food and supplement storage, refrigerated distribution, and temperature-sensitive logistics. The underground environment provides a naturally climate-controlled, energy-efficient, and secure setting ideal for maintaining product integrity and supply chain efficiency.

The site features truck and rail dock access for seamless inbound and outbound operations, making it a strategic addition to Kansas City's robust logistics network.

M&M Quality Solutions has pioneered a new approach called Adaptive Growth Logistics (AGL), a more innovative, more connected model of 3PL that integrates operational excellence with data-driven marketing and competitive analysis. AGL helps brands move products more efficiently while uncovering new opportunities for growth and scalability.

Located within the Parvin Road Corridor TIF Plan, the facility supports local infrastructure investment and contributes to regional economic development through activity tax reporting and job creation. M&M Quality Solutions continues to play an active role in expanding Kansas City's presence as a national logistics hub.

The lease took effect 03 September 2025, with improvements scheduled for completion by 30 September 2025. The facility will be fully operational by October 2025.

In September, iLogistic, a company specialising in fulfilment solutions, signed a long-term lease agreement for an additional 5,000 m2 at CTPark Budapest West in Biatorbágy, Hungary. The Company now operates across 15,500 m2. This continuous expansion is driven by the dynamic growth of eCommerce and increasing customer demands. The sustainably designed building also provides a premium working environment and community spaces for employees.

The fulfilment services provider – now part of GLS but continuing to operate under the iLogistic brand name – has signed a long-term lease agreement. This latest expansion represents a thirty-fold increase since the Company’s launch in 2018, when it began operations in the park with just 500 m2.

iLogistic’s core business is providing fulfilment solutions for eCommerce companies – full-scale logistics services for online retailers, including warehousing, order management, and delivery. The Company’s dynamically growing client base and the continuous expansion of order volumes have created a need for additional space, prompting CTP to prepare a development that includes premium office functions as well.

The BIA3 hall is a renovated, BREEAM “Very Good” rated, extra-height property equipped with a solar panel system and an intelligent building management system (BMS). It meets iLogistic’s sustainability and energy efficiency requirements while providing an advanced technical infrastructure. Employees also value the park’s community space, the Clubhaus, which they actively use in their day-to-day work life.

Swissport International has secured a landmark commercial agreement to manage and jointly operate the new Digital & Intelligent International Cargo Terminal at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in partnership with Smargo, a joint venture between AVINEX Logistics and China Eastern Airlines Logistics. This strategic entry into China marks Swissport's flagship operation in Asia and a cornerstone of the Company's global air cargo strategy.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the world's second-largest air cargo hub. With operations at nearly 300 airports across 45 countries and handling 5.0 million tons of cargo annually across 117 cargo stations worldwide, Swissport brings unparalleled global connectivity and operational experience to this important air cargo gateway.

By connecting Shanghai with its global network, Swissport will enable Chinese exporters to reach international markets up to two days faster through its specialised eCommerce handling.

The new terminal comes at a strategic time as Shanghai Pudong Airport continues to strengthen its position as a global air cargo hub, currently handling approximately 4.0 million tons annually with projected growth of 8-10.0% per year. This partnership will create seamless connections between China and key international markets, opening new opportunities for Chinese businesses to reach global customers faster and more reliably. Simultaneously, the facility will serve as a vital gateway bringing international goods into the vast Chinese market, creating a true bidirectional trade corridor that connects China with key world hubs and the world with China.

This agreement complements Swissport's recent cargo operations launch at New York's JFK International Airport. Together, these initiatives form a strategic network linking key cargo centres across Asia, North America, and Europe, positioning Shanghai Pudong as a critical nexus in global supply chains flowing both to and from Chinese markets.

The new state-of-the-art facility, located in the West Cargo Area of Pudong Airport, sets a new benchmark for technology-driven logistics. Covering 222,000 m2 with a core operational area of approximately 150,000 m2 the facility represents a total investment of 1.56 billion yuan (approximately US$215.0 million) and is designed to handle between 600,000 and 1.2 million tons of international cargo annually when it becomes operational in late 2025.

Designed for the demands of modern eCommerce and global supply chains, the terminal features an AI-driven warehouse management system with 99.5% scheduling accuracy, 60.0% higher than conventional operations. Its fully automated processes, including 94 autonomous vehicles and specialised AGVs, eliminate manual handling, reduce errors, and cut dwell times, giving customers real-time visibility and predictable, efficient cargo flow.

The facility also sets new standards in specialised cargo handling. Its 15,000 m2 of temperature-controlled space, including a 200 m2 ultra-deep freeze chamber. With capacity to simultaneously store 1,500 tons of temperature-sensitive cargo, the facility supports next-generation pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and biomedical shipments with precise temperature stability, addressing a critical gap in Shanghai's air cargo capabilities while pursuing the industry's highest pharmaceutical handling credentials through GDP and CEIV Pharma certifications.

Swissport's unique competitive advantage lies in its established global eCommerce handling network. The Company already operates specialised eCommerce cargo hubs in key global locations including New York JFK, Liège, Brussels, Basel, and Milan. This interconnected network enables Chinese exporters to benefit from seamless end-to-end handling when shipping to major global markets, a capability no local handler can match.

For cross-border eCommerce, the Shanghai facility's four high-speed automated sorting systems will process 3,500 parcels per hour, triple the throughput of conventional cargo terminals, enabling up to 40.0% faster delivery of Chinese exports to global markets. This addresses one of the most significant challenges facing Chinese eCommerce merchants: international delivery speed and reliability.

Market trends show cross-border eCommerce from China is expected to reach US$230.0 billion by 2026, growing at over 25.0% annually and creating demand for precisely the specialised handling capabilities Swissport has developed. The Shanghai operation will directly connect into Swissport's global network, creating a seamless pipeline for Chinese goods reaching international markets.

This landmark agreement reinforces Swissport's commitment to strategic growth in the Asia Pacific region while supporting China's position as a global aviation hub. Following the Shanghai operation, Swissport plans to evaluate additional Chinese cargo market opportunities to create a comprehensive network of specialised cargo operations across China's major commercial centres.

The Digital & Intelligent International Cargo Terminal at Pudong Airport represents one of Swissport's most significant operational achievements and further strengthens the Company's position as the partner of choice for premium air cargo handling services worldwide. As the project progresses toward its 2025 completion, Swissport will work closely with AVINEX and China Eastern to ensure operational readiness for what promises to be one of the most advanced air cargo facilities in the global aviation industry.

Eurofit Group has chosen Prologis Park Coventry for its first UK operation, leasing the newly refurbished 9,755 m2 DC105. The move marks a major milestone as Eurofit enters the market. Being based in the Midlands, the Company will be close to its automotive partners, with the infrastructure to support growth and serve customers efficiently.

The facility has been refurbished to Prologis’ high sustainability standards and holds an EPC A+ rating. It features energy-efficient LED lighting and smart metering to optimise energy use. With a solar-ready roof capable of generating energy savings of approximately £45,000 a year and provision for EV charging, the building supports Eurofit’s long-term operational and environmental goals.

Prologis Park Coventry is now fully leased. Offering excellent connectivity, with five motorways within 15 miles, the park provides fast access to major manufacturing hubs, ports, and population centres – demonstrating the strength of Prologis’ platform in delivering high-quality, strategically located space.

To meet continued demand, Prologis has brought forward the final land plot at the park. It can accommodate either one larger build-to-suit facility of up to approximately 55,742 m2 – ideal for a single occupier seeking scale in a prime automotive location – or two smaller build-to-suit facilities with footprints starting from around 23,226 m2.

Arvato has extended its lease for logistics space at Prologis Park Stryków, a strategic logistics hub located near Łódź, Poland, close to key transport infrastructure. The Company will continue its collaboration with Prologis in a modern warehouse facility of more than 40,000 m2, from which it provides logistics services for one of the world’s leading fashion brands.

This decision marks another step in the long-standing partnership between the two companies. Arvato now operates from four Prologis locations in Poland, occupying a total of more than 131,000 m2.

The decision to extend the lease was driven, among other factors, by the park’s excellent location, which supports operational efficiency, and by the fact that the facility is fully adapted to the specific nature of the 3PL’s business.

The facility used by Arvato at Prologis Park Stryków was designed and built to the Company’s specifications as a build-to-suit (BTS) project. It features 28 loading docks and a mezzanine level for more efficient use of space. Energy-efficient LED lighting and roof skylights ensure optimal daylight access, while a smart utility monitoring system and enhanced insulation of walls and roofing contribute to superior energy performance.

Prologis Park Stryków is a modern logistics centre situated just one kilometre from the junction of the A1 (Gdańsk–Vienna) and A2 (Berlin–Moscow) motorways, right next to Łódź. Its location ensures easy access to both national and international transport networks, as well as to a broad local labour market. The park also offers the potential for further expansion by an additional 40,000 m2 of tailor-made warehouse space.

The extension of Arvato’s lease in Stryków is another milestone in the Ccompany’s cooperation with Prologis. In 2024, Arvato signed a lease for warehouse space at Prologis Park Błonie near Warsaw, dedicated to serving pharmaceutical clients, an agreement that both extended and expanded the existing collaboration by several thousand additional square meters. Arvato now occupies 14,200 m2 in Błonie.

Logicor has secured the leasing of its logistics hub in El Pla de Santa Maria, (Tarragona) to Normal, a Danish retailer. Normal, which has more than 900 stores across nine European countries, is making a strong debut in Spain by opening its first logistics centre less than 100 km from Barcelona and very close to the French border.

This new distribution hub will enable Normal to supply the Spanish, Portuguese and south Franch stores swiftly and efficiently. The Danish company's debut in Tarragona is also set to boost the local economy by creating skilled jobs in an area rich in qualified talent.

Favourable data on the availability of skilled labour in the region, a smooth working relationship among the parties, and Logicor's expertise in delivering customised solutions, all played a decisive role in securing the deal.

The strong commitment and collaboration between Logicor, Cushman & Wakefield and ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment (Government of Catalonia) led to the achievement of a major milestone in driving a prosperous economic model in Catalonia, aligned with the decarbonisation goals.

The new logistics centre will offer much more than just warehouse space. Logicor will drive innovation, sustainability, and operational efficiency by undertaking a customisation of the asset to improve the efficiency and operational experience.

Logicor will deliver upgrades, including constructing a mezzanine structure to increase the Gross Leasable Area (GLA) to 41,690 m2, installing a climate-controlled storage facility essential for storing sensitive products and creating a specialised storage space for flammable goods in full compliance with safety standards.

This warehouse will be Normal’s first outside of Denmark, but not the last. It has a great location in supporting growth and will play a key role in the Company’s warehouse and distribution network. With both the size and the flexibility of the asset, the retailer will have a strong foundation for continued growth.

The warehouse in El Pla de Santamaría offers over 39,000 m2 of storage space and 1,500 m2 office space. The asset has 44 loading docks and a clear height of 10 meters. After all the improvements, the total GLA will be about 41,700 m2.

With this transaction, availability in Tarragona is reduced by around 10.0%, confirming the dynamism of the market in this area. The asset will become Normal’s national and Southern Europe distribution centre, reinforcing Tarragona's strategic role as a key logistics hub for Southern Europe.

Peli BioThermal has completed the expansion of its Frankfurt Service Centre, tripling its size to meet the growing demands of pharmaceutical manufacturers and logistics providers across Europe.

Frankfurt, Germany, is one of the world's most important pharmaceutical and logistics hubs, with its central location and international airport serving as a critical gateway for life sciences shipments moving throughout Europe and beyond. The expanded facility builds on this strategic advantage, providing customers with increased capacity, advanced conditioning capabilities, and faster turnaround times to support time-sensitive therapies.

By significantly expanding its Service Centre, the Company is strengthening its European infrastructure and ensuring customers have the scale, speed, and reliability they need to deliver life-saving treatments where and when they are needed most.

The Frankfurt expansion underscores Peli BioThermal's commitment to investing in regions central to pharmaceutical cold chain logistics, reinforcing the Company's trusted global service network and supporting continued growth across Europe.

Whistl Fulfilment is moving to new warehouse space in Wellingborough, UK, as part of a strategic move to support further growth. The Company has taken occupancy of a 31,123 m2 warehouse at Prologis Park.

Whistl Fulfilment is the UK’s largest provider of integrated multi-channel fulfilment and carrier management solutions. This latest move to the Sqrrl Solutions-owned site is to support the growth of an existing customer, a household name in the consumer electronics sector.

It also provides plenty of space for future fulfilment customers.

The new site has been constructed to best-in-class sustainability standards. It is rated BREEAM ‘Excellent’, the gold standard in building sustainability, and has an EPC ‘A’ rating. This is the highest possible score for energy efficiency.

As well as being sustainable, the site is spacious. With capacity for 72,500 pallets, it also includes three level access doors, 32 dock doors, four Euro dock doors, and space for 80 HGV lorries.

The Company is continually investing in its 3PL capacity. Earlier this year, it opened a £7.5 million, 14,864 m2 multi-level mezzanine structure in Lutterworth. This features automated conveyors, enabling the processing of around 250,000 pick and pack items per week.

As part of this investment, the Company also announced that it had been selected to provide Tesco F&F Online with fulfilment, delivery and returns management services to enable the division’s return to the online retail arena after a seven-year absence.

Whistl Fulfilment currently operates six sites across the UK with 139,355 m2 of dedicated multi-channel fulfilment space provided for over 50 brands and retailers. The Whistl Group diversified from Mail and Parcels into Fulfilment eight years ago.

FedEx Express Swiss Post, the joint venture between FedEx Express and Swiss Post, has officially opened its new facility in Gossau in the canton of St. Gallen after around a year of construction. With this modern new location, the Company is sending another strong signal for investment in Swiss logistics infrastructure following the opening of a new station in Dällikon (ZH) in autumn 2023.

The new site strengthens the Company’s presence in Eastern Switzerland and enhances its capacity to meet growing demand, particularly in the eCommerce sector. It consolidates the operational and administrative activities previously spread across two locations in Wängi and Münchwilen. Approximately 35 employees and around ten couriers from partner companies now benefit from a modern and efficient working environment on a 14,500 m2 plot. The facility includes a warehouse of over 3,600 m2 and approximately 400 m2 of office space.

Equipped with three truck loading bays and 40 van docks, the site is designed to optimise regional pickup and delivery operations. Its sorting capacity exceeds that of the previous setup by more than 30.0%, enabling faster and more efficient handling of customer shipments.

Sustainability was a key consideration in the planning and construction of the new facility. The roofs of the site are equipped with a photovoltaic system covering around 3,400 m2 which delivers a nominal output of 730.8 kW/h. Charging infrastructure for electric vans was installed inside the warehouse, and during construction, some of the excavated material was recycled and reused in the building’s foundation.

Walmart Canada has officially opened its most advanced distribution centre in Vaughan, Ontario, marking a significant step in better serving customers and the local community. The 51,097 m2 facility, which is the retailer’s first Ambient Distribution Centre (ADC) in Canada, leverages cutting-edge automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence to deliver products to families across Ontario with greater speed and reliability.

Walmart Canada’s new Vaughan ADC is designed with customer and associate experience at its core, helping products move more quickly without compromising on safety. Leveraging advanced AI-driven warehouse management, autonomous forklifts, and automated storage and retrieval systems, this state-of-the-art facility enables Walmart Canada to ship up to 70 million cases annually.

Facts about the new Vaughan Ambient Distribution Centre

> Employs more than 200 associates
> Currently services 131 stores and two fulfilment centres across Ontario, making it the highest-volume facility in Walmart Canada’s supply chain network.
> 8.7 metres tall and built vertically to maximise the vertical space and operational efficiency and reduce the overall footprint.

CIAK Grupa d.d. has announced an invitation to all interested construction companies to participate in the tender for the selection of the main contractor for the construction project of a new logistics and distribution centre (LDC Stupnik).

The tender will be held in the first half of November, and all interested parties are requested to register their interest by submitting a letter of intent together with a list of references no later than 29 October 2025.

The construction of a new, energy-efficient and digitised distribution centre in Gornji Stupnik, with an area of approximately 15,000 m2, will expand the existing logistics capacities of CIAK AUTO, the largest member of the CIAK Group and the largest independent aftermarket company in Croatia.

The CIAK Auto logistics centre will also represent the first implementation of AutoStore in Croatia in the spare parts distribution segment, where an improvement in service levels toward all professional customers as well as end consumers is expected already at the beginning of 2027.

Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and DHL Global Forwarding have officially opened the group’s new logistics facility at Ras Bufontas Free Zone. The inauguration marks an important expansion of DHL’s presence in the State of Qatar and reinforces Qatar’s free zones status as a premier destination for global logistics operators.

The new DHL Global Forwarding facility spans more than 1,200 m2 and will serve as a regional distribution warehouse specialising in air freight consolidation services, supporting both regional and global distribution networks. Strategically located within close proximity to Hamad International Airport, the facility is ideally positioned to capitalize on Qatar’s world-class transport infrastructure and streamlined customs processing.

The facility further strengthens Qatar’s appeal as a competitive base for high-value logistics operations. DHL Global Forwarding will offer a suite of services from the new facility, including air, sea and land logistics services, marine shipping agent operations, general warehousing, and customs brokerage.

The inauguration of DHL Global Forwarding in Ras Bufontas Free Zone reflects a strategic step to reinforce Qatar’s stature as a high-value logistics hub, reducing time to markets and enhancing the supply chain flexibility across the region. This investment will also drive the transition from a transit hub to an integrated solutions platform supported by a flexible regulatory framework and advanced digital infrastructure, ensuring new growth prospects and connecting the region to markets in Africa and Asia.

DP World is investing £170.0 million in cutting-edge container handling technology at its London Gateway logistics hub in the UK, marking a major step forward in the digitalisation and automation of port operations.

The new Empty Superstack represents a revolutionary approach to handling empty containers. Using High Bay Storage (HBS) technology, the system will store 20- and 40-foot empty containers up to 16 tiers high inside a fully enclosed, automated facility. The result is a dramatic improvement in yard capacity, safety and efficiency – operating like a giant vending machine for containers.

Developed by BOXBAY, a joint venture between DP World and Germany’s SMS group, the fully electric stacker cranes can handle containers with precision, retrieving and delivering them automatically for onward transport. Designed to integrate seamlessly into existing port operations, the modular Empty Superstack system requires no changes to landside or seaside interfaces. By removing multiple tiers of empty containers from the automated stacking crane (ASC) yard, the system reduces rehandling and housekeeping, allowing ASCs to operate more efficiently and improving performance across the quay. The outcome is faster truck turnaround times and a more productive, sustainable terminal.

Installed at London Gateway’s new all-electric Berth 4, BOXBAY’s Empty Superstack will be capable of holding up to 27,000 TEU and will deliver significant gains in safety, operational efficiency, and environmental performance. The project will take just over two years to complete.

The BOXBAY system has already proven its capabilities through extensive trials at DP World’s Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, where nearly 500,000 TEU were handled using the technology. Its modular design and energy regeneration features make BOXBAY one of the most advanced and sustainable container handling systems in the world.

As global trade evolves, the introduction of BOXBAY’s Empty Superstack at London Gateway demonstrates DP World’s ongoing investment in intelligent logistics and its vision to set new standards for efficiency, sustainability and safety across the global port industry.

Every time Amazon innovates across its operations network, it starts with a simple question: “How can we make work safer, smarter, and more rewarding for its employees?” Just ahead of this year’s busiest shopping season, two new systems, Blue Jay and Project Eluna, help answer that question. These systems combine robotics and AI to reduce physically demanding tasks, simplify decisions, and open new career opportunities for the employees who keep Amazon moving.

Blue Jay and Project Eluna build on recent advances like Vulcan and DeepFleet, extending Amazon’s approach to physical AI, technology that learns from contact, coordinates at scale, and supports people in the real world.

Blue Jay is an extra set of hands that helps employees with tasks that involve reaching and lifting. It’s a next-generation robotics system that coordinates multiple robotic arms to perform many tasks at once, collapsing what used to be three separate robotic stations into one streamlined workspace that can pick, stow, and consolidate in a single place. The result: more support for front-line employees, while creating greater efficiency in less physical space.

Visually, Blue Jay operates like a juggler who never drops a ball, only here, the “balls” are tens of thousands of items moving at high speed. It’s also like a conductor leading an orchestra, with every motion in harmony.

Blue Jay’s development moved from concept to production in just over a year, a process that formerly took three or more years for earlier Amazon systems like Robin, Cardinal, or Sparrow. The reason: Years of trial-and-error were condensed into months of development thanks to advancements in AI. Engineers were able to iterate on dozens of prototypes for Blue Jay with the use of digital twins. These are an advanced form of simulation that now allow Amazon to experiment virtually, using real physics to accelerate what it builds. Combined with the AI, data, and learned experiences of its current robot fleet, Amazon is able to build systems like Blue Jay smarter and more quickly.

Blue Jay is already being tested in production at a facility in South Carolina, where it’s already able to pick, stow, and consolidate approximately 75.0% of all the various types of items stored at Amazon’s sites. Over time, it will serve as a core technology helping power Amazon’s Same-Day sites. For customers, that means faster deliveries at low cost. For employees, it means smarter tools and even safer work.

Operations managers constantly monitor dozens of dashboards while responding to technology breakdowns, reallocating resources, and making rapid-fire decisions. Project Eluna acts like an extra teammate, helping reduce that cognitive load. Project Eluna is an agentic AI system, designed to act with a degree of autonomy, reasoning through complex operational situations and recommending actions to operators. It pulls in historical and real-time data across a building to anticipate bottlenecks and keep operations running smoothly.

Project Eluna will be piloted at a fulfilment centre in Tennessee to assist operators this holiday season, working initially on sortation optimisation. Operators can ask questions like, “Where should we shift people to avoid a bottleneck?” and receive clear, data-backed recommendations. The goal: less putting out fires, more foresight.

Across these innovations, the goal is consistent: reduce highly repetitive tasks, improve ergonomics, and expand career pathways. Blue Jay helps keep employees working in their ergonomic “power zone,” reducing repetitive reaching and lifting. Project Eluna helps leaders plan better and spend more time coaching teams rather than chasing data.

Amazon is also investing in training, so employees feel confident working with AI-supported tools, through education programmes like Career Choice and apprenticeships in mechatronics and robotics, alongside new AI education offerings that help employees understand where these systems fit into daily work and careers.

Blue Jay and Project Eluna join other new robotics and AI systems Amazon has launched this year, including Vulcan, Amazon’s first robot with a sense of touch designed to assist with ergonomically challenging tasks, and DeepFleet, an AI foundation model that coordinates large fleets of mobile robots across facilities.

Together, these systems illustrate how AI that learns from the physical world can improve the workplace and enhance the employee experience. This workplace innovation is particularly important since no company has created more jobs in the US over the past decade than Amazon.

EXL has announced a major digital transformation initiative with Schneider National. The collaboration leverages advanced data and AI-enabled automation to streamline workflows, significantly reducing inefficiencies that have long affected the trucking industry.

The initiative targets manual processes and frequent hand-offs that create delays in logistics operations. Historically, the industry has contended with significant lags in scheduling, with an average of three days passing from load creation to appointment confirmation. By deploying a suite of data and AI technologies, EXL and Schneider have successfully digitised and optimised the entire appointment scheduling workflow, from intake and processing to reporting.

This collaboration has delivered substantial improvements and established a new standard for efficiency in the supply chain. Key results include a more than 50.0% improvement in average cycle time to schedule appointments and a 24.0% reduction in the cost per appointment scheduled. The implementation of a cloud-native, 24/7 scalable solution provides near-real-time appointment setting, which greatly enhances both customer and driver experiences.

The success of this effort demonstrates the transformative potential of applying intelligent automation to complex logistics challenges. By addressing long-standing pain points, EXL and Schneider are creating more resilient and responsive trucking supply chain, setting a foundation for future industry-wide best practices.

Vanderlande has been awarded a new contract to provide DHL Express Germany with an automation solution for their new facility in Cologne which features a new type of sorter called SPOX. The agreement marks the first time this innovative sorter has been installed at a DHL facility.

With a capacity to sort 6,000 items per hour, SPOX will enable DHL Express Germany to handle a mixed flow of regular and small parcels in the Cologne facility – including those with a height as low as 5 mm. This revolutionary sorter has been designed and built with sustainability in mind: when components wear out, they can be refurbished and then reintegrated into the system. In addition, the installation project will provide two chutes, nine truck outfeeds and three van lines.

As part of the package, Vanderlande will implement PACE Sort, the Company’s high-level sortation control software. This delivers secure host integration and advanced sortation logic to help manage complex parcel flows. It will be the first time this software has been installed at a greenfield site for DHL Express.

Vanderlande’s solution will allow DHL to handle the parcel flow with increased efficiency, along with the ability to sort a diverse range of items. The DHL team will be working closely with Vanderlande through the installation phase to ensure a seamless integration before go-live, which is set for September 2026.

cargo.one, a platform for freight forwarders to buy and sell logistics services, has unveiled its latest product release introducing five new capabilities to increase freight forwarders' productivity, in time for this year’s peak season. The release includes enhanced AI-powered quoting, multi-lane tender rate procurement, a single source of truth for all rates, customer-specific pricing rules, and real-time quoting analytics, all built on cargo.one’s enterprise-grade scalable technology platform.

Peak Season creates a universal challenge for freight forwarders: volumes spike, customers require faster responses, and operational inefficiencies become more costly. Traditional workflows, often paper-based, force teams to choose which opportunities to pursue, turn away business they do not have capacity for, and make maintaining profitability at scale difficult. cargo.one’s October release tackles these challenges with tools built for high-volume, high-pressure operations.

Building upon its July Release, cargo.one’s AI-powered Quoting now generates complete, ready-to-share customer quotes that consistently match the rate selections that human experts prefer themselves. Forwarders can send quotes as-is or review and edit before sending, allowing them to handle significantly more volume without additional headcount. For high-value tenders and RFP, cargo.one’s new Tender Feeder provides rate data downloads for multi-lane tenders in one simple export, turning what traditionally required multiple days and cross-functional coordination into minutes of work.

cargo.one has also introduced three new enterprise-grade operational control capabilities that ensure forwarders maintain pricing consistency and visibility even as volumes spike. Rate Engine centralises management of buy rates, internal product rates, and sell rates from a single interface, serving as the foundation for both sales teams and online portals.

Sales Profiles provide automatic sell rate generation per customer or group, ensuring consistent pricing strategies across teams. cargo.one’s new Quoting Insights deliver real-time analytics on conversion rates, response times, and performance by customer or route – facilitating real-time optimisations rather than traditional post-season analysis.

CLdN Cargo has selected Qargo as its technology partner for the implementation of a new Transport Management System (TMS) to support and enhance its operations. Scalability and automation are at the heart of CLdN Cargo’s strategy. By adopting Qargo’s innovative cloud-based platform, CLdN Cargo will further enhance planning and execution across its multimodal transport network covering sea, rail and road logistics.

The solution will provide customers with a seamless digital connection to CLdN Cargo and real-time visibility into the status of their orders.

C.H. Robinson has launched the Agentic Supply Chain, an intelligent ecosystem that continuously thinks, learns, adapts and acts. Going beyond automation, this is the most advanced form of artificial intelligence in logistics. It understands context, makes decisions in real time and self-optimises global supply chains at scale.

Companies in every industry are under increasing pressure to employ AI or get left behind. But many are uncertain where to start or how to invest. C.H. Robinson believe that there’s no better place to start than supply chains. With even the most sophisticated shippers, it sees supply chains hindered by slow manual processes, disconnected systems and untapped data that AI could turn into action.

C.H. Robinson’s Always-On Logistics Planner, a digital workforce of 30+ connected AI agents, is performing millions of shipping tasks that defied automation for decades. Now with Agentic Supply Chain Solutions, the Company offers a platform with deeper intelligence and broader impact, from planning and procurement to delivery and replenishment.

Customers leveraging an Agentic Supply Chain are already seeing tangible benefits and will see more as C.H. Robinson’s AI agents grow in number, surface more insights, and continue to operate more predictively and proactively. Benefits include:

> Faster speed-to-market: When shipment planning and booking are reduced from hours to seconds, it secures more favourable rates, carriers and delivery appointments for customers’ freight.
> Smarter cost optimisation: Dynamic mode and lane selection, pricing and freight consolidation help customers capture hidden savings.
> Better visibility and control: A unified view of freight coupled with predictive insights and recommendations enables proactive decision-making.
> Greater agility and resilience: Always-on service allows instant response to shifts in demand and shifts in market conditions. Systems anticipate disruptions and reroute freight before delays occur.
> More bandwidth: With agentic AI managing more of their supply chain, customers can redirect the time and talents of their workforce to other business priorities.

C.H. Robinson architected the Agentic Supply Chain by combining advanced AI technology, the largest logistics dataset in the world and the expertise of the logisticians, working in sync with its Lean operating model. This disciplined approach, known as Lean AI, drives smarter, faster and continuously improving supply chains. With over 37 million shipments annually, more than 100,000 per day, C.H. Robinson operates at a scale that uniquely positions it to train AI on real-world complexity and deploy agents that make more intelligent decisions.

In September alone, one of the Company’s AI agents captured 318,000 freight tracking updates from a single type of phone call. Previously invisible to its systems, that data now flows to another AI agent that updates its platform, feeding predictive ETAs and optimising customers’ deliveries.

The Agentic Supply Chain builds on the AI models and AI agents C.H. Robinson began deploying for thousands of customers starting in 2023. Instead of chasing disruption, C.H. Robinson believes it is engineering it and engineering it from within.

Kuehne + Nagel has announced a strategic investment in a new fleet of prime movers in Thailand to meet the rising demand for reliable and scalable cross-border transportation across Southeast Asia. This initiative builds on the successful 2024 acquisition of City Zone Express, a well-established logistics provider operating across Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and China.

The fleet will be deployed in three phases: the first batch is already operational, while the second and third batches are scheduled for rollout in January and April 2026 respectively. Once fully deployed, the expanded fleet will include nearly 40 prime movers and 100 containers, giving customers greater capacity and flexibility to move goods efficiently across Southeast Asia.

Customers in fast-growing sectors like eCommerce and high-tech can benefit from customised road logistics solutions, including add-ons like real-time visibility and multimodal options. As supply chains evolve, the Company is committed to helping businesses build resilience, optimise costs and meet their sustainability goals.

Thailand’s Ministry of Transport has committed over US$64.0 billion to infrastructure development since 2022, including major investments in highway construction and logistics connectivity. The ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) continues to streamline operations across Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, playing a key role in ASEAN’s efforts to boost intra-regional trade and reduce transaction costs.

With this fleet expansion in Thailand, customers will benefit from faster response times and more reliable transport options to keep their supply chains moving smoothly.

LKQ Corporation has partnered with Ecobility Services to implement a large-scale rooftop solar power system at its central logistics centres in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany. The project will be delivered through a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), representing a key step in LKQ’s broader sustainability and long-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy.

LKQ Corporation is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorise automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe, and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of OE recycled and aftermarket parts, replacement systems, components, equipment, and services to repair and accessorise automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles.

Covering more than 12,000 m2, the system will feature over 6,000 photovoltaic modules and is expected to generate around 2.7 gigawatt hours of electricity annually, covering up to 50.0% of the site’s electrical energy demand.

The system is also capable of saving the equivalent of up to 1,000 metric tonnes of GHG emissions per year compared with conventional grid electricity.

Ecobility Services will oversee the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of the rooftop photovoltaic system throughout the term of the agreement. Installation is expected to begin in October and completed by mid-2026.

The initiative contributes to LKQ’s long-term roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This includes site-level energy optimisation, transitioning to electric fleets and the use of alternative fuels where practical, and scaling circular economy practices. The DACH region - Germany, Austria, and Switzerland - continues to play a pioneering role as a testbed for innovations that can be rolled out across LKQ Corporation’s network.

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and FedEx Logistics have signed a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) participation agreement and recently celebrated the agreement with key teams in Hong Kong.

This collaboration will allow FedEx Logistics to explore the possibility of offering a book-and-claim programme to provide its freight forwarding customers with access to environmental attributes associated with physical SAF used by AFKLMP.

By joining forces, FedEx Logistics and AFKLMP underscore how industry collaboration can advance SAF uptake across the value chain and help freight forwarding customers work towards their sustainability goals.

Metro Supply Chain has announced the appointment of Dan Peacock as President, Contract Logistics, and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, effective immediately. Peacock will report directly to Chris Fenton, Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Metro Supply Chain, and will be based at the Company's regional office in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

After nearly two decades of influential leadership at Metro Supply Chain, Murray Brabender, the outgoing President of Contract Logistics and Chief Operating Officer, is retiring from his role. Brabender will continue providing ongoing support to leadership teams in the UK and US markets and will remain with the organisation as an advisor to the CEO until early 2027.

Over the coming months, Peacock and Brabender will work closely to ensure a smooth and thoughtful transition for Metro Supply Chain's customers and team members. The Company remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of service and operational excellence during this period, with a strong focus on continuity, support and open communication.

Peacock brings a wealth of experience to Metro Supply Chain. Before joining, he served as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at DHL Supply Chain in the UK and Ireland, amassing over 23 years of leadership experience in the supply chain, third-party logistics and specialist services sectors. Throughout his distinguished career, Peacock has partnered with global businesses across various industries and geographies, leading major contract logistics customers in the Public Sector, Healthcare, Retail, Foodservice and Automotive verticals.

Looking ahead, Metro Supply Chain remains dedicated to investing in high-calibre talent, cultivating an innovative organisational culture and implementing strategic approaches across all levels. By equipping its workforce and leveraging advanced technologies, this international third-party logistics leader is committed to developing solutions that proactively address the changing requirements of its customers.

Carousel Logistics has appointed Dieter Schneider as its new Customs and Brokerage Director to expand its service offering and better understand evolving customer needs amid ongoing global economic uncertainty.

Schneider brings over twenty years’ experience to the role and will lead Carousel’s expansion into new markets as well as the rollout of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to complement existing electronic data interchange, and optical character recognition solutions.

Carousel’s independently audited, in-house customs brokers are fully accredited as an AEO (Authorised Economic Operator), and use a bespoke service management platform, Gateway.

OIA Global is accelerating its technology-driven growth strategy with the appointment of Todd Earls as Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO). In this new role, Earls will lead the Company’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) business segment, which includes packaging solutions, raw material management, and 4PL orchestration. He will remain a key member of OIA’s Executive Team and continue reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Jeff Barrie.

Todd brings more than 28 years of experience in developing and implementing enterprise technology solutions at global organisations, including Eaton, Stryker Corporation, and Procter & Gamble. As OIA’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), he has transformed the Company’s IT function into a strategic, data-driven business partner, one that not only improves internal productivity but also delivers seamless, digitally enabled customer experiences.

Under Todd’s leadership, OIA has embraced automation, digitalisation, and emerging technologies such as AI-enabled solutions and Robotic Process Automation to drive efficiency, streamline operations, and enable smarter decision-making. His appointment as CSCO reflects OIA’s commitment to redefining supply chain management through technology, ensuring that innovation, data, and digital solutions remain at the core of how the company serves its customers.

SEKO Logistics has announced the promotions of Clint Dvorak to Vice President, Global Ocean Product and Justin Horwitz to Vice President, US Operations, while appointing Leif Voelcker as Vice President, Global Network.

Since joining SEKO in January 2025 as Senior Director, Ocean Operations and Customs Brokerage, Dvorak has been instrumental in strengthening SEKO’s ocean and customs operations and advancing its global service offerings. In his new role, Dvorak will lead SEKO’s Global Ocean Product team, overseeing product strategy to achieve sustainable, profitable growth. His responsibilities include commercial alignment, carrier management, technology enablement and global P&L accountability.

Horwitz joined SEKO in 2020 and has excelled across multiple roles spanning sales, operations, pricing and client management within the Domestic business. As VP, US Operations, Horwitz will oversee SEKO’s network of owned branches across the country, driving P&L performance, operational efficiency and scalable growth. He will lead initiatives focused on standardising processes, optimising resources and leveraging technology to enhance productivity and service quality.

Based in Dubai, Voelcker will play a critical role in driving revenue growth across SEKO’s internal regions and deepening strategic relationships with global partners. Voelcker brings more than 30 years of international experience in logistics, sales and marketing, industrial projects and business development. He has held senior roles at global logistic firms, overseeing operations and financial performance across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Latin America. In his new role, Voelcker will focus on building revenue within SEKO’s internal trade lanes, creating new regional opportunities and expanding partnerships.

Lineage, Inc. has announced the appointment of Robb LeMasters as Chief Financial Officer, effective 10 November 2025. LeMasters will succeed Rob Crisci, who previously announced his intent to retire and will remain with the Company in an advisory role through a transition period.

LeMasters brings to Lineage more than two decades of finance and executive leadership experience, with a record of driving disciplined growth, capital efficiency, and shareholder value across complex, capital-intensive businesses. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer of BWX Technologies, Inc., where he helped guide the Company’s financial strategy and expansion within the energy and industrial sectors.

Prior to BWXT, LeMasters was a Managing Director at Blue Harbour Group, a public markets focused investment firm which concentrated on driving long-term value creation, and held senior roles at Theleme Partners, The Children’s Investment Fund, and Highbridge Capital Management. He began his career as an analyst at Morgan Stanley in the mergers and acquisitions group and subsequently joined Forstmann Little & Co. as a private equity analyst.

Lineage also announced the appointment of Ki Bin Kim as Vice President of Investor Relations.

Kim joins Lineage from Truist Securities, where he served as Managing Director of U.S. REIT Equity Research. With over two decades of experience in financial services and equity research, Kim brings deep public real estate sector expertise and a proven track record of delivering actionable insights to institutional investors.

In his new role, Kim will lead Lineage’s global investor relations strategy, serving as the Company’s primary liaison with the investment community. He will focus on strengthening relationships with existing and prospective investors, as well as communicating the Company’s financial performance, growth strategy, and long-term vision for value creation.