DSV has entered into an agreement to sell 100.0% of the shares in USA Truck, Inc. and its subsidiaries to UTAC, LLC. The transaction, which has closed, follows the strategic decision announced after Q3, 2025 to discontinue the ownership of the business.

DSV acquired USA Truck as part of the Schenker acquisition, but announced in October 2025 that it intended to sell the business, with its asset-heavy model contrasting with DSV's asset-light strategy.

USA Truck will be well positioned for future growth under the new ownership, where its business model and legacy strengths can be fully leveraged.

UTAC, LLC will assume responsibility for ongoing operations, ensuring seamless continuity for customers, partners, and employees. UTAC is owned by three principals with deep institutional knowledge of USA Truck and the transportation industry, ensuring continuity, stability, and disciplined growth:

> George Henry: Current and ongoing Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Henry will remain actively engaged in the daily leadership of the business as CEO.
> Zachary King: Former USA Truck CFO. Mr. King will support the transition of the business as acting CFO.
> James Reed: Former USA Truck CEO. Chairman, Kodiak Robotics & Loram. Operating Partner, Banner Capital. Mr. Reed will support Mr. Henry and the business in an advisory capacity.

This return to private ownership headquartered in Arkansas reinforces USA Truck’s identity as a US based carrier with deep regional roots, strong values, and a long-term commitment to customers, employees, and partners.

Both parties are committed to a smooth transition that maintains service quality and supports USA Truck's next phase of development.

Kutak Rock LLP acted as legal advisor to UTAC, LLC in the transaction.

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) and Grupo Empresas Navieras (GEN), via its affiliate Agunsa Universales S.A. (AGUNSA USA), have reached an agreement regarding the capital structure of Florida International Terminal (FIT).

As a subsidiary of GEN, Agunsa Universales S.A. (AGUNSA USA) consolidates GEN's port, logistics, and towage operations. Following this transaction, Hanseatic Global Terminals will become the sole owner of FIT.

FIT is strategically located in Port Everglades, South Florida, serving one of the largest consumer markets globally. The terminal specialises in container and general cargo handling and provides direct connectivity to major highways and rail networks, ensuring efficient inland and intermodal transportation and access to the region’s hinterland.

Established in 2023, Hanseatic Global Terminals operates as an independent entity within the Hapag-Lloyd Group, focusing on terminals and infrastructure. With a clear vision for 2030, Hanseatic aims to grow from 21 port terminals to approximately 30 globally, reinforcing its position as a leading terminal operator.

Trilogy Logistics has acquired the business and assets of Manchester, UK-based Circle Express out of administration. Circle Express, specialising in the next-day and same-day delivery across the UK, had appointed Dean Watson and Paul Stanley of Begbies Traynor as Joint Administrators on 19 December.

The Administrators immediately sold the business and assets and as part of the transaction, 158 employees transferred over to Trilogy.

The Administrators were supported in the transaction by Browne Jacobsen and Eddisons.

There was no disruption to business services allowing customers to be serviced and employees paid on time.

Trilogy believe that Circle Express has a good reputation in the industry and whilst it may have run into financial difficulties, with some restructuring of its activities, it has the ability to be a successful business, supporting continued employment.

In November 2025, global air cargo markets rose by 5.5% compared to November 2024 levels (+6.9% for international operations). Capacity increased by 4.7% compared to November 2024 (+6.5% for international operations).

Demand was boosted by shippers prioritising timely delivery in the lead-up to the year-end holiday season. Strong emerging market demand and selective Middle Eastern growth more than made-up for softness in the Americas amid ongoing adjustment to the new US tariff regime. Globally, the fourth quarter for air cargo was resilient as strategic re-routing of trade shaped performance across key markets.

The global goods trade grew by 2.0% year-on-year in October. Global manufacturing sentiment strengthened in November, with the PMI rising for the fourth consecutive month to reach 51.17. New export orders improved slightly to 49.87, but remained below the 50-point expansion threshold, reflecting ongoing caution amid tariff uncertainty. Jet fuel prices rose 5.9% in November despite falling crude prices.

Asia-Pacific airlines saw a 10.3% year-on-year growth in air cargo demand in November. Capacity increased by 8.4% year-on-year. North American carriers saw a 1.6% year-on-year decrease in growth for air cargo in November. Capacity decreased by 2.3% year-on-year.

European carriers saw a 5.8% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo in November. Capacity increased 4.1% year-on-year. Middle Eastern carriers saw a 7.4% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo in November. Capacity increased by 11.0% year-on-year.

Latin American and Caribbean carriers saw a 4.8% year-on-year decrease in demand for air cargo in November, the weakest performance of all regions. Capacity decreased by 3.0% year-on-year. African airlines saw a 15.6% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo in November, the strongest rise of all regions. Capacity increased by 18.1% year-on-year.

Air freight volumes in November 2025 increased across all major trade corridors.

Asia-North America
YoY growth: +1.8%
Notes: One month of growth
Market share of industry: 24.6%

Europe-Asia
YoY growth: +11.7%
Notes: 33 consecutive months of growth
Market share of industry: 20.4%

Middle East-Europe
YoY growth: +5.4%
Notes: One month of growth
Market share of industry: 5.6%

Middle East-Asia
YoY growth: +11.1%
Notes: Nine consecutive months of growth
Market share of industry: 7.3%

Within Asia
YoY growth: +15.8%
Notes: 25 consecutive months of growth
Market share of industry: 7.0%

Within Europe
YoY growth: -4.9%
Notes: Four consecutive months of decline
Market share of industry: 2.0%

North America-Europe
YoY growth: +5.0%
Notes: 22 consecutive months of growth
Market share of industry: 13.3%

Africa-Asia
YoY growth: +9.5%
Notes: Five consecutive months of growth
Market share of industry: 1.4%

Total cargo traffic market share by region of carriers is Asia-Pacific 34.3%, Europe 21.5%, North America 25.7%, Middle East 13.6%, Latin America and the Caribbean 2.9%, and Africa 2.0%.

Fatton Lyseo and Ovrsea have reached agreement to create a leading independent French logistics group that will capitalise on digitalisation to support its growth. The Fatton Lyseo Group, established from the merger in 2024 of the multimodal carriers Fatton and Lyseo, is making a new strategic development by integrating the digital freight forwarder Ovrsea.

The merger combines the complementary strengths of a historic group recognised for its operational solidity and customer proximity, and those of a fast-growing technology company, while preserving a 100.0% French shareholding.

The new group has more than 1,000 employees, a network of 61 offices in 14 countries and 120,000 m2 of warehouses. It has a turnover of nearly €350.0 million (2025) and transports 50,000 containers by sea and road each year, as well as 25,000 tonnes of air freight, for customers in various sectors such as luxury, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and agri-food.

According to Fatton Lyseo, the technological solutions developed by Ovrsea – operating software, customer platforms and artificial intelligence tools – will play a key role in accelerating the digitalisation of flows, improving the visibility of supply chains and making operations more reliable.

The enlarged group will deploy significant internal synergies, made possible by the strong complementarity of its commercial offers and its physical and digital activities. Joint working groups between Ovrsea and Fatton Lyseo are in place and the deployment of shared technology platforms is already underway within the agencies, with the aim of supporting the group's growth and sustainably strengthening the quality of service offered to customers.

Sylvain Fatton, Chairman of Fatton Lyseo, and Arthur Barillas, CEO of Ovrsea, have been appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the new group respectively.

DX has announced the acquisition of HBC Logistics Ltd, a logistics and same day services business based in Bedfordshire, UK. The acquisition comes just six months after the appointment of Ian Truesdale as CEO on 01 July 2025 by DX’s parent company, H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm with US$70.0 billion of assets under management. It marks the first step in the Company’s next phase of growth and reflects the leadership’s ambitions to scale and evolve DX.

Founded in 2017, HBC Logistics delivers rapid and scheduled logistics solutions, offering warehousing and fulfilment, palletised freight, same-day courier services and international shipping. It is headquartered at Stratton Business Park in Biggleswade, where it operates a 5,760 m2 facility, and has additional support centres in Hertfordshire, Cambridge and London.

Its footprint spans the South East, West Midlands and East Midlands, supported by a diverse fleet ranging from small vans to articulated HGVs. It is a Platinum-rated member of the United Pallet Network and Palletforce, and partners with a number of global carriers. In recent years, the business has also taken steps to strengthen its sustainability credentials, including partnering with Carbon Neutral Britain, the UK’s leading carbon-offsetting initiative.

HBC Logistics brings valuable operational capability and sector experience to DX as it continues to evolve the business, particularly across the DX Fulfilment and DX SameDay propositions. HBC has built a disciplined, high-quality operation that complements the services portfolio at DX and will underpin efficient growth in key regions. This is exactly the kind of targeted, strategic investment DX is committed to making as it scales the business.

This acquisition marks the next phase in DX’s expansion and development. It reflects deliberate choices about where the Company invests and how it grows, both organically and through future acquisitions. DX turned 50 last year, and it is now moving forward with intent, investing in services, developing people and delivering greater value for customers.

In view of recent share price and trading volume developments, InPost has announced that it has received an indicative proposal regarding a potential acquisition of all shares in the Company.

The Company has not named the potential buyer, though press reports suggest it is Advent International, which could be part of a consortium in a deal that would value InPost at more than €6.0 billion.

Advent originally invested in the business in 2017, taking it public in Amsterdam in 2021, and remaining a minority shareholder following the listing. There has been speculation that other shareholders, including PPF, could also be involved in the deal.

InPost has formed a special committee of Supervisory and Management Board Members of the Company that will carefully consider all aspects of a potential transaction, ensuring that the interests of the Company and all of its stakeholders are taken into account in the decision making with respect to a potential transaction.

The Company stated that, at this time, there can be no assurance that this will lead to a transaction.

It will make further announcements if and when appropriate.

J&T Global Express has announced its key operating metrics for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. In Q4, 2025, the Company achieved a total parcel volume of 8.46 billion, representing a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 14.5%, with an average daily parcel volume of 92.0 million. For the full year 2025, the Company's total parcel volume surpassed the 30.0 billion milestone for the first time, reaching 30.13 billion, up 22.2% YoY, and the average daily parcel volume reached 82.5 million, an increase of 22.6% YoY. During the quarter, J&T Express achieved steady overall growth, primarily driven by strong business performance in Southeast Asia and New Markets, along with the stable contribution from the China market.

In the fourth quarter, J&T Express maintained strong growth in Southeast Asia and New Markets, driven mainly by the peak eCommerce season and its robust business strategies. In Southeast Asia, J&T Express achieved a parcel volume of 2.44 billion in Q4 2025, a 73.6% increase YoY, and a full-year parcel volume of 7.66 billion, up 67.8% YoY. In New Markets (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Mexico, Brazil, and Egypt), J&T Express continued its strong growth momentum from the previous quarter. In Q4, 2025, parcel volume in New Markets surpassed 100.0 million, reaching 130.0 million, a 79.7% increase YoY; full-year parcel volume reached 400.0 million, up 43.6% YoY. The China market achieved quality growth, recording a parcel volume of 5.89 billion in Q4, 2025; full-year parcel volume reached 22.07 billion, an 11.4% increase YoY.

In 2025, the Company continued to invest in infrastructure and resource allocation, strategically optimising its network partners and outlets across various markets, and upgrading its sorting centres to enhance operational efficiency. In China, the Company rapidly advanced outlet automation and cloud warehouse expansion initiatives, actively supporting the investment in automated equipment in its outlets and the deployment of unmanned vehicles. This resulted in a 26.0% surge in automated equipment in its outlets by year-end compared to June, and the deployment of 1,000 unmanned vehicles to significantly boost last-mile efficiency.

Concurrently, J&T Express has established a total of 173 cloud warehouses, enabling value-added services that address diverse customer needs, reinforce customer retention, and enhance overall experience. Furthermore, J&T Express has pioneered the use of Southeast Asia's first industrial-grade automated sorting equipment at last-mile outlets in Thailand, targeting a nationwide automation upgrade by 2026. This technology has already been deployed across similar outlets in Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. As of the end of 2025, the Company operated 19,300 outlets and 246 sorting centres. The number of automated sorting machines across all markets increased year-on-year by 134 to 413.

Looking ahead, the Company will continue to strengthen its global network, drive growth through innovation, and consistently meet market demands.

MSC’s MEDLOG Oceania is to acquire Seaway’s Intermodal business, including road, rail, and warehousing services, connecting regional exporters and importers across key container catchment areas in Sunraysia, south-western Victoria and Melbourne, as well as Toowoomba and Emerald in Queensland, Australia.

The Seaway Board believes its Intermodal business has reached a point where its next phase of growth will be best supported by an organisation with the scale, resources, and infrastructure to invest in, and expand the business further.

The deal is expected to be completed in Q1, 2026. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. It not only strengthens MEDLOG’s Australasian footprint but also supports a global sustainability strategy, with rail freight helping to cut carbon emissions. It reinforces the Company’s ability to deliver value-added solutions and drive sustainable growth across Oceania.

The two companies are committed to ensuring a smooth transition for customers and partners. The integration process is to be carried out over several months following completion, with a focus on continuity of service and operational excellence.

Seaway’s other three divisions, Sea Freight Forwarding, Air Freight, and Shipping Agencies do not form part of the acquisition.

Nippon Express has established a new regional headquarters company, Nippon Express East Asia Co., Ltd., effective 01 January 2026, with the aim of expanding business and strengthening governance in the East Asia region.

East Asia is an important region at the core of global supply chains, where market expansion and industrial clustering are advancing.

As the regional headquarters for East Asia, NX East Asia will coordinate the NX Group companies in the region in accordance with the management policy for the East Asia region. The NX Group companies will drive their growth strategies and accelerate sustainable growth, starting from East Asia and extending across APAC and around the globe.

Objectives in establishing the new regional headquarters company

> Improving integrated regional management

The Group will accelerate optimal allocation of management resources and organisational restructuring to build momentum behind its growth strategy for the East Asia region and to achieve growth in the Asia-Pacific region and globally from East Asia.

> Reinforcing the governance framework in support of the regional growth strategy

The Group will bolster the regional management structure through collaboration between the regional headquarters company and individual operating companies while ensuring appropriate delegations of authority to speed up managerial decision-making and improving execution oversight of the decisions made.

> Enhancing management systems

The Group will boost business expansion by overhauling its management systems - including those for managing progress and portfolios - and by introducing KPIs and mechanisms that encourage customer-centric regional optimisation.

Operating with a global five-pole structure featuring regional headquarters in Japan, the Americas, Europe, East Asia, and South Asia/Oceania, the NX Group will strengthen governance through these regional headquarters and pursue agile management responsive to market changes with the aim of attaining further growth as a global logistics company.

Greenbriar Equity Group has announced that funds managed by Greenbriar completed the acquisition of eShipping, a provider of managed transportation, logistics, and supply chain technology solutions. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 2004, eShipping is a premier provider of managed transportation services that help customers plan, optimise, and execute complex, multi-modal logistics programmes. The Company’s solutions span less-than-truckload, full truckload, fulfilment, international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and small parcel. eShipping combines deep logistics expertise with a proprietary, cloud-based software platform that delivers real-time analytics, end-to-end visibility, and workflow automation, enabling customers to improve efficiency, service levels, and reduce costs across their logistics networks.

Greenbriar’s investment will enable eShipping to continue enhancing its technology and expanding product capabilities while maintaining afocus on delivering exceptional service to customers.

eShipping has built a highly differentiated managed transportation platform supported by strong technology, deep operational expertise, and a seasoned leadership team. The Company’s innovative, technology-driven approach to transportation management helps customers gain greater control and optimise their supply chains across all shipping modes.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel and Evercore served as financial advisor to Greenbriar. Stifel served as lead financial advisor to eShipping, and Harris Williams LLC also served as financial advisor to eShipping. Alston & Bird LLP served as legal advisor to eShipping.

Crowley has announced a strategic consolidation of its business structure to create more efficiency and value for customers. The Company is creating two divisions: shipping and logistics, led by Executive Vice President and Division President James C. Fowler, and energy, led by Executive Vice President and Division President Kollin Fencil. This new alignment enhances agility while improving operational execution, positioning Crowley to more rapidly unlock growth across its shipping, logistics and energy sectors. Fowler and Fencil report to Chief Operating Officer Megan Davidson.

This realignment sharpens the Company’s capabilities to execute with collaboration and deliver excellent results for customers. By consolidating its structure, it empowers faster decisions and more agility to scale what works for customers.

Led by Fowler, the shipping and logistics division combines Crowley's logistics, land transportation, and global ship management businesses. The division serves commercial and government customers across ocean shipping, inland trucking and multimodal transportation, warehousing and other supply chain solutions.

Fowler joined Crowley in 2023 as Senior Vice President and General Manager for the Crowley Shipping business unit. Under his leadership, the business lines improved financial and operational performance and achieved growth through the diversified expansion of its vessel fleet and business portfolio

The energy division, led by Fencil, now includes Crowley Fuels in Alaska, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and advanced energy solutions, along with tank farm operations, engineering services, and ship assist and offshore tugs and barges. This division brings together Crowley's operations supporting energy sector transportation and logistics with related solutions for customers.

Fencil has led Crowley's Fuels business unit as Senior Vice President and General Manager since 2023, driving key efficiencies and development projects in the Alaska-focused unit as well as in the Company's energy storage and distribution services for the military.

Stord closed its acquisition of Shipwire, a subsidiary of CEVA Logistics on 01 January. This acquisition continues Stord's expansion as one of the largest fulfilment networks in volume and reach by adding an additional 12 locations, stronger presence in the EU/UK, plus continued access to CEVA's extensive global network of warehouses through Shipwire's existing logistics agreements.

Shipwire's technology division was also acquired, bringing additional expertise and capabilities to Stord's existing order management system (OMS) with proprietary B2B integrations. Furthermore, Shipwire's heavy efforts towards developing an AI-enabled platform, which is already connected to over 200+ eCommerce shopping carts, marketplaces, and ERP softwares, will also be implemented into Stord's ecosystem. This supercharges Stord's AI initiatives and builds upon Stord's previously announced investments into the space, with over 50 crucial hires across 2025 and early 2026.

Founded in 2006, Shipwire focused on unlocking professional-grade warehousing, global shipping, and fulfilment to smaller and rapidly growing eCommerce brands. Over the subsequent years, Shipwire expanded its technological competencies with full-service fulfilment and shipping solutions. These services have been widely adopted by brands shipping larger and bulkier products. Shipwire has also attracted leading brands across apparel, consumer electronics, consumer goods, food & beverage, and health & beauty. Shipwire's strong performance and growth led to a 2011 acquisition by Ingram Micro, and later acquisition and integration into CEVA Logistics as part of the purchase of Ingram Micro's Commerce and Lifecycle Services division in 2022.

Through this acquisition, Stord customers will gain improved access to the CEVA Logistics global network, as CEVA manages more than 11,148,365 m2 of contract logistics warehouse space around the world. Newly acquired Shipwire customers will now enjoy accelerated AI software development timelines across existing OMS, WMS, EDD, and more, while also realising Stord's market-leading consumer experiences and parcel pricing.

This acquisition follows the successful integrations of Fulfillment Works, ProPack, Pitney Bowes E-Commerce Fulfillment, and most recently Ware2Go from UPS into Stord's network. These acquisitions continue to reinforce Stord as one of the most dominant fulfilment providers in overall volume and the leading developer of eCommerce technologies. These acquisitions are strategic, accretive expansions to Stord's comprehensive approach to commerce enablement, which has cemented Stord as The Consumer Experience Company.

The announcement comes on the heels of a record-breaking Black Friday Cyber Monday performance with a 54.0% year-over-year increase on Black Friday and 51.0% increase in orders on Cyber Monday, all while reducing click-to-ship times by over an hour on every order. Stord also recently announced a massive multi-year investment in Kentucky, building out a new fulfilment centre and hiring over 500 new employees.

The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Trinity Logistics has announced its full acquisition of Granite Logistics, a long-time Freight Agent partner of nearly 14 years. The milestone officially brings two new Regional Service Centres (RSCs), Sartell and Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, into Trinity's growing national presence. Both locations will continue to operate under the leadership of Paul Nelson, SVP of Strategic Development, supported by the same trusted Teams that have served Granite's Shipper and Carrier relationships over the years.

Known for its expertise in flatbed, over-dimensional, and heavy haul freight, Granite Logistics has built a strong reputation for reliable service and lasting business relationships.

Through the acquisition, approximately 135 team members will join Trinity Logistics, marking a major growth milestone and reinforcing its commitment to investing in people and operational reach.

Operations at both the Sartell and Minneapolis offices will continue without interruption during the transition, ensuring a smooth experience for existing shippers and carriers.

This acquisition strengthens Trinity's nationwide presence and enhances its capabilities in specialised freight, further supporting its mission to improve lives and supply chains by solving tough problems across North America.

MGN Logistics has announced the completion of its ninth self-funded acquisition with the purchase of Fast Service LLC, a highly respected, asset-based expedited logistics brokerage built for time-critical freight execution and trusted nationwide for its compliance, responsiveness, and operating discipline. The acquisition represents the newest strategic addition in a series of growth initiatives by MGN to expand its freight management business and accelerate adoption of its proprietary technology platform, MyMGN Marketplace, a Transportation Management System (TMS).

Fast Service brings a rare combination of real-world expedited capacity and disciplined execution, including:

> 80+ dedicated drivers supporting time-critical shipments nationwide
> A specialised expedited cargo van network built for speed, reliability, and service
> Access to a private, vetted network of full truckload providers, enabling faster coverage, reduced fraud exposure, and consistent execution beyond public load boards

The acquisition further accelerates MGN's technology roadmap, including advanced AI initiatives under AI Logistics, LLC, based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, focused on automated LTL and TL pricing, intelligent coverage, and real-time execution control across the MyMGN Marketplace.

MyMGN Marketplace is a fully transparent, multi-source freight pricing and execution platform that allows shippers to see, compare, and select real pricing from multiple capacity sources in real time, without hidden fees, percentage markups, or opaque brokerage spreads. It is designed to replace the traditional broker model with truth in pricing, accountability in execution, and trust by design.

MyMGN displays live, side-by-side pricing from customers' own negotiated carrier rates, MGN's private carrier networks, the country's largest 3PLs, real-time spot market and dynamic carrier pricing, enhanced with historical lane intelligence. What shippers see is the true executable price, no hidden fees, no bundled margins, and no post-delivery surprises, enabling faster, more confident decisions as supply chain conditions change.

The acquisition of Fast Service accelerates this mission by embedding asset-based expedited capacity directly into the MyMGN Marketplace, strengthening execution when it matters most, especially in mission-critical shipping environments where delays, capacity gaps, and unreliable coverage are unacceptable.

The Rock-It Company announced that DIETL has acquired multiple fine art logistics specialists, strengthening its infrastructure and expanding access to specialised services across key US art markets.

The acquired companies include Delaware Freeport, Delaware National Art Company, Techno Export, and Registrar Technologies. Together, these businesses add depth across fine art storage, handling, packing, crating, installation support, customs brokerage, and technology-enabled logistics services, complementing DIETL’s existing operations.

Delaware Freeport, a provider of high-security, climate-controlled fine art storage, will operate as Delaware Freeport by DIETL, joining DIETL’s portfolio of trusted storage access points for collectors and institutions. As a US-based foreign trade zone and freeport dedicated to fine art, Delaware Freeport provides added flexibility in how high-value works are managed and cared for over time.

Delaware National Art Company will operate as DNA by DIETL, delivering specialised art transportation, custom crating, fine art storage, and exhibition support with climate-controlled care and sustainable solutions for artists, galleries, and institutions.

The remaining acquired companies expand DIETL’s regional reach, technical expertise, and long-term platform capabilities. They will be incorporated into DIETL’s offering over time as part of the company’s continued investment in growth and operational excellence.

The acquisition follows DIETL’s recent expansion into the Middle East with the opening of a new fine art storage and logistics facility in Dubai, UAE, supporting the Company’s continued global growth in specialised handling, logistics, and storage of fine art and related assets.

COSCO is set to acquire a majority stake in Hamburg, Germany-based logistics company Konrad Zippel. The deal will further expand COSCO’s presence in the Port of Hamburg and the hinterland logistics sector around Germany’s largest seaport.

COSCO are to acquire 80.0% of Konrad Zippel, which operates around 200 trucks and handles container transport by road, rail and inland waterway, supporting cargo flows to and from the Port of Hamburg.

The acquisition remains subject to approval by Germany’s competition and investment control authorities.

Konrad Zippel’s Managing partner Axel Plaß will retain a 20.0% stake and continue in his role as Managing Director. His business partner Axel Kröger is stepping down from the Company.

The deal builds upon Cosco’s earlier acquisition of a minority stake in the HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort.

Howard Tenens has reaffirmed its heritage and long-term vision by bringing all core services of the business together under one unified brand: Howard Tenens Limited. Howard Tenens Logistics and Howard Tenens Property will now operate as a single entity, marking a significant milestone in the group’s strategy to strengthen its position across the UK logistics, property, and energy sectors.

The Company will be known simply as Howard Tenens. A single brand and logo will represent the full breadth of its capabilities, encompassing third-party logistics, commercial and residential property management and energy services under a subsidiary company, HT Power. While the visual identity has evolved, the values that have shaped the business for generations remain firmly at the core: Connected, Supportive, Progressive, and Resilient.

This consolidation brings together all core elements, including warehousing, value added services, distribution, international forwarding, property, and facilities management under one clear and consistent identity, creating a more streamlined customer experience, strengthening the group’s ability to create and deliver value for its customer base. The unified structure enhances operational coherence and positions Howard Tenens for continued expansion in a rapidly evolving logistics landscape.

Alongside this transition, the business will roll out a single, refreshed Howard Tenens logo to be used across all corporate communications, operations, and customer touchpoints.

Cainiao has announced a major expansion of its global logistics network with the launch of its new Americas G2G (global-to-global) cross-border logistics service, establishing a dedicated cross-border parcel network enabling shipments between countries across the region.

In the initial phase, Cainiao has opened cross-border service from the US to Mexico. The service covers the most active eCommerce regions in the US West and reaches 99.0% of Mexico. Priced at approximately 60.0% of the industry average, the new offering helps break the high-cost barrier of US–Mexico cross-border logistics and provides local eCommerce platforms and cross-border merchants with a high-value, reliable fulfilment experience.

Cainiao is also the first global logistics company among Chinese companies expanding overseas to provide G2G services across three major regions: the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.

Geis is continuing its growth trajectory: as of 01 January, Geis Air + Sea GmbH, a company specialising in air and sea freight, has opened a new location in Mönchengladbach, Germany. This strengthens the Company’s presence in North Rhine-Westphalia and expands its capacity for international transport solutions.

The new branch starts with a dedicated four-person team led by Marek Wetjen. He brings many years of experience in the logistics industry, including roles as Branch Manager and Authorised Officer at Logwin, and most recently as Managing Director of Gate41 Logistics GmbH & Co. KG.

The Company chose Mönchengladbach because it is ideally situated between major logistics nodes: the Port of Rotterdam, the inland port of Duisburg, and the airports of Düsseldorf and Cologne. It is also located in close proximity to the Ruhr region, one of Europe’s most important industrial and logistics areas.

At the start, the Mönchengladbach location will focus on ocean freight and rail transports for import and export. In the medium term, it will expand the portfolio to include air freight solutions.

One particular advantage is strong fulfilment expertise. In the past, the Company has managed import ocean freight shipments end-to-end, including warehousing and distribution. It will continue to build on this end-to-end approach at the new location, supported by an established network and strong customer relationships in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Echo Global Logistics, Inc. has announced the official launch of EchoXBorder (Echo Cross-Border) for seamless customs brokerage services across the US and Mexico. After expanding its presence in Mexico with locations in Mexico City and Monterrey, Echo continues to build on its decade of cross-border solutions with EchoXBorder.

EchoXBorder offers the same expertise and advanced technology that clients and carriers count on in the Company’s other areas of business. By applying these assets to customs brokerage, it is able to provide shippers with faster clearance, fewer delays, and lower costs.

This approach to cross-border logistics enables operational gains through integrated logistics management between the US and Mexico.

EchoXBorder supports the supply chain with nationwide customs brokerage services across US and Mexico, consolidation, deconsolidation, and inventory control at the border, and integrated customs and freight management for end-to-end control. Echo's bilingual experts have deep compliance expertise and provide a single point of contact for proactive communication. Additionally, Echo's advanced technology offers real-time visibility, reporting, and analytics to keep shipments on track.

EchoXBorder is fully integrated with Echo's transportation network, as an all-encompassing solution, built to serve clients with diverse needs. This includes customs clearance at US and Mexico airports, ocean port clearance, and brokerage through all major land ports.

Bleckmann has announced the expansion of its Bscale solution to the UK and the Netherlands. Bscale is Bleckmann’s modular, plug-and-play warehousing and fulfilment offering, designed to support brands of all sizes by streamlining access to enterprise-grade logistics services. This geographical expansion marks the next stage of Bscale’s growth journey, enabling more brands to benefit from this innovative solution.

Brands using Bscale benefit from near-immediate access to end-to-end logistics support without the typical barriers to entry often faced by emerging fashion and lifestyle companies, such as for example high upfront costs. Instead, they can start shipping in a matter of weeks. A unique ‘pay-as-you-grow’ model ensures that brands are only charged for the services they use, limiting the initial investment burden.

During the initial pilot based at Bleckmann’s distribution centre in Belgium, Bscale grew from a single client to more than 20. Now, with the two new geographies added, brands looking to expand in the UK, the Netherlands and across Europe can get access to the logistics support they need quicker than ever. The entire process is designed to be as intuitive as possible, with quotes requested online, and all service information accessed through a centralised digital portal.

Bleckmann has looked closely at how it can best unburden start-up and scale-up brands that might otherwise be managing their logistics themselves or working with a generalist provider. By offering access to the same Bleckmann expertise, infrastructure and technology enjoyed by brands like Karl Lagerfeld, COS and Gymshark, it is helping companies to stay focused on building their brands while it takes care of the logistics.

One of the key advantages of Bscale is access to over 160 years of fashion logistics expertise of Bleckmann, combined with high end logistics processes and automation. Brands like luxury handbag maker Sepi Agari and high-end menswear label Wolk Antwerp are seeing consistent reductions in fulfilment times thanks to the highly efficient and scalable solution. Increased speed does not mean compromising on customer experience in other areas. Additionally, Bscale clients have access to Bleckmann’s portfolio of value-added services. This ensures pristine presentation even as brands’ reach expands.

With demand for its plug-and-play logistics offering continuing to grow, Bleckmann is excited to support the go-live for its first clients in the UK and the Netherlands. This expanded footprint is also designed to support brands looking to test new markets without the usual associated costs and risks. For example, a brand currently operating from Belgium or the Netherlands, can now move a portion of its inventory to Bleckmann’s new UK Bscale hub in Swindon. This additional capacity will also be operated on a ‘pay-as-you-grow’ basis, allowing the brand to scale in line with demand.

Dachser is expanding its footprint in Northern Ireland with the opening of a new location in Belfast. Nathan Gavin, an experienced Logistics Manager has been appointed to lead the new branch.

With a strong presence across Great Britain and Ireland, Dachser’s expansion ensures that shippers in Northern Ireland gain direct access to the Company’s European network. Customers will benefit from daily departures, fast transit times, and consistently high service levels across the UK, Irish, and European markets.

Effective 01 January 2026, Nathan Gavin will assume leadership of the Belfast branch. He brings a wealth of experience in logistics and transport, having previously served as Branch Manager for DB Schenker in Belfast.

Opening an office in Belfast underlines Dachser’s commitment to growth. Nathan Gavin’s focus will be on business development, people leadership, and operational excellence.

DHL Supply Chain has been appointed by Waitrose to operate the retailer’s first South West regional distribution centre at Mountpark’s Bristol 360 development.

The 33,445 m2 site is expected to open in early 2027 and will create over 550 new jobs, including 480 warehouse roles and more than 80 driver positions, with recruitment commencing in spring.

In addition to warehousing, DHL will manage transport operations, supporting deliveries to around 50 existing Waitrose shops, with the flexibility to serve additional stores as the retailer expands in the South West.

With the new site, DHL continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner for sustainable retail logistics, combining innovation and environmental responsibility for retailers to grow efficiently and responsibly. Waitrose estimates that the South West site will enable it to reduce annual mileage within its supply chain by 2,225 tonnes of CO2 per year, equivalent to taking over 1,500 vehicles off the road annually.

Mountpark’s Bristol 360 is one of the UK’s most sustainable logistics developments. Rated BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ and EPC A+, the facility features over 1,200 solar panels, energy-efficient systems, extensive natural light, landscaped gardens, and a roof terrace to enhance employee wellbeing. The facility is the retailer’s most sustainable site.

DP World is entering Nordic winter sports through a new partnership with Team Aker Dæhlie, one of the most innovative and progressive ski teams in the world. The collaboration brings together two organisations built on high-performance, movement and pushing human potential further through competition.

The partnership marks DP World’s debut in cross-country skiing and builds on its long-standing relationship with Aker Solutions, the parent company of Team Aker Dæhlie, through their joint venture with Drydocks World, part of the DP World Group. It also strengthens DP World’s global sports strategy, which already spans the DP World Tour, Ryder Cup, McLaren F1, International Cricket Council and SailGP.

As the Official Logistics Partner, DP World will support the team’s operations, including travel planning, equipment movement and race-week logistics insights. DP World’s branding will feature on Team Aker Dæhlie’s race kit and equipment throughout the season. The agreement also opens opportunities for commercial introductions across the wider Aker network and co-promoted business events and forums.

Founded in 2022 through Aker ASA and Dæhlie Sportswear, Team Aker Dæhlie pioneers a new model for professional skiing that connects elite performance with purpose-driven collaboration and long-term sustainability. Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, DP World operates across more than 75 countries, enabling over 10.0% of global containerised trade.

XPO has renewed its long-standing commitment as the official transportation partner of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day fundraising walks through March 2029. The 3-Day fundraising walks represent hope, strength and progress for those affected by breast cancer.

XPO ensures that critical event materials safely reach every city on the 3-Day route by providing complimentary transportation, storage and logistical expertise. Employees also participate in the walks and fundraise in support of Susan G. Komen’s mission to end breast cancer.

XPO will support the following walks over the next 3-Day season:

Boston, August 21-23, 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth, October 23-25, 2026
San Diego, November 13-15, 2026
Tampa Bay, February 19-21, 2027

Two Airbus H145 rescue helicopters have arrived in New Zealand, marking a major milestone in the fleet renewal programme for the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust and operator GCH Aviation, with international transportation managed by global aerospace logistics specialist B&H Worldwide.

The transportation of emergency response aircraft requires precision, coordination and absolute reliability.

The helicopters, configured for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operations, were transported from Zurich, Switzerland, to Christchurch, following a carefully coordinated international logistics operation. Once fully commissioned, the aircraft will support emergency medical, accident response, inter-hospital transfer and search-and-rescue missions across the Canterbury, West Coast, Nelson and Marlborough regions, where rescue helicopters respond to more than 1,700 missions each year.

The arrival of the Airbus H145 helicopters represents a significant upgrade in capability and reliability. The aircraft will replace the long-serving BK117 fleet and form part of a standardised H145 fleet operated by GCH Aviation across the upper South Island.

Equipped for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations and night vision compatibility, the helicopters feature advanced avionics, rescue hoists, specialised stretchers and auto-hover technology to support complex winching operations, including over water. Larger cabins, improved flight stability and enhanced medical layouts will further support patient care and crew safety.

Four H145 helicopters have been purchased with three now delivered. The first of these helicopters, delivered in August, entered service on 15 December 2025, with the remaining aircraft expected to become operational progressively through 2026, following reassembly, testing and commissioning.

The international movement of the aircraft was managed by B&H Worldwide, specialists in aerospace logistic services. The helicopters were transported by road from REGA – Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht Rega-Centre at Zurich Airport to Frankfurt, before being flown via Hong Kong to Auckland. Following customs clearance, the helicopters were transported by road to Christchurch, with final delivery to the GCH Aviation Air Rescue Base completed on schedule.

Precision Vehicle Solutions (PVS) has been selected to operate finished vehicle logistics at Ford Motor Company’s Kentucky Truck Plant (KTP) and Louisville Assembly Plant (LAP), US, marking a significant expansion of the Company’s operations and reflecting Ford’s continued confidence in Precision as a long-term partner for complex, high-volume finished vehicle logistics.

KTP, Ford’s largest manufacturing plant in the US and one of its most complex facilities globally, produces more than 460,000 trucks and SUVs annually. The site’s high job-per-hour rate and multiple outbound flows make it one of the most operationally challenging sites in North America. PVS’s selection reflects its expanding operational footprint and disciplined approach to managing complex outbound logistics at scale.

With the addition of KTP and LAP, Precision now supports approximately 15.0% of all North American finished-vehicle production sites and nearly half of Ford and GM’s combined US footprint.

Vehicles produced at KTP ship to approximately 65 destinations across North America by rail and shuttle, accounting for roughly 93.0% of total outbound volume. PVS will manage this entire rail-and-shuttle flow, including direct loading of vehicles onto railcars and shuttle transfers to regional railheads.

Safety will be central to KTP operations. Precision will deploy its established ERM safety systems, standardised operating procedures, and data-driven monitoring to support incident prevention, workforce readiness, and continuous improvement across yard, rail, and outbound vehicle movements.

Operations at KTP will commence immediately, with Precision overseeing finished vehicle movements, yard operations, and outbound logistics coordination.

Zalando is actively reshaping its pan-European logistics network to further strengthen its position in the European fashion and lifestyle market. The Company aims to adjust its setup to continue offering best-in-class services at affordable rates to both customers and partners, significantly increasing the value created for them and thereby helping Zalando accelerate growth in the years to come.

Over recent months, the Company has thoroughly reviewed its pan-European logistics network and developed a plan to adjust capacities in the combined Zalando and ABOUT YOU network in line with business demand and to future-proof the setup.

As a result, it has made the difficult but necessary decision to close its fulfilment centre in Erfurt, Germany, planned for the end of September 2026. In addition, it will discontinue operations at three warehouses outside Germany that external service providers operate for Zalando and ABOUT YOU.

For over a decade, a dedicated team of around 2,700 Zalandos in Erfurt has been a core part of the Company’s success story and a crucial part of its logistics backbone.

In Erfurt, where Zalando is the employer, it is committed to maintaining an open dialogue with employees, their representatives, and all partners. It will immediately begin negotiations with the Erfurt Works Council on a Balance of Interests and a Social Plan. Together with external experts, it has developed a comprehensive set of structured support offers to assist employees in this transition with integrity and compassion.

Zalando will continue to invest in cutting-edge logistics technology, automation, and more sustainable practices across its pan-European logistics network as it implements an ecosystem strategy.

This allows it to innovate faster and serve customers and partners even better, with the logistics network being a key enabler of Zalando’s growth story. The planned changes to the network ensure that it can continue to create value and grow as planned, in line with its existing mid-term growth targets of 5.0% to 10.0% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for both Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) and revenue.

With the outlined adjustments, the Zalando Group logistics network will comprise 14 fulfilment centres across seven countries.

The network has been evolving since its start. What began in 2008 with only shelf storage in the first office on Berlin’s Torstraße has grown into a pan-European logistics network serving more than 60 million customers across 29 markets. Logistics is a long-term endeavour with years-long planning horizons. The Company has been adapting since the beginning, and past adjustments often involved building new sites, upgrading existing sites, streamlining processes or closing smaller partner-operated sites.

Now, the Company is taking the next, more significant structural step as it strives to build the best, fit-for-purpose setup to seize market opportunities ahead. Following the successful teaming up between Zalando and ABOUT YOU, it is focusing on building an integrated and scalable platform that supports growth ambitions for the B2B and B2C businesses.

This will enable more flexible stock holding and universal order fulfilment, driving seamless operations, reduced complexities, increased efficiencies and enhanced speed across the logistics network with significant benefits for customers and partners: whether it fulfils orders for Zalando, ABOUT YOU, or any partner working with ZEOS Fulfilment, the logistics solution powering fashion and lifestyle brands and retailers across Europe.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that it is investing in the development of an automated logistics facility in Singapore, "OMEGA 1 Singapore". This investment is made through MOL's existing interest in CapitaLand SEA Logistics Fund (CSLF) which is managed by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold.

This facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art technologies such as robotics, an automated storage and retrieval system and automated guided vehicles to support efficient end-to-end inventory management. This fully integrated automation ecosystem represents a significant leap forward in transforming traditional logistics operations into a highly intelligent and future-ready model.

Additionally, OMEGA 1 Singapore will incorporate environmentally friendly design features and sustainable operational processes and targets to achieve Green Mark GoldPlus certification. Strategically located in the established Jurong Industrial estate, an area with a history of consistently high tenant occupancy and sustained logistical activity, the facility benefits from a strong and resilient operational environment. With access to major expressways and proximity to Tuas Checkpoint, Jurong Port and Tuas Mega port, OMEGA 1 Singapore is optimally positioned to play a pivotal role in advancing domestic logistics efficiency and regional trade integration.

Upon completion, the facility will be 100.0% master-leased to one of CSLF's capital partners, Ally Logistic Property (ALP), a pioneer in smart logistics infrastructure based in Asia known for its OMEGA warehouse model.

> Location: Jurong Industrial Estate, 19 Gul Lane, Singapore 629414
> Structure: 5-storey ramp-up ambient/partial AC warehouse, with in-built 40m ASRS accessible on all floors
> Scale: Gross Floor Area: ~71,000 m2; Pallet position: ~60,000
> Estimated Project Cost: SGD$260.0 million
> Estimated Completion Date: 2028

With US pharmaceutical logistics growing at an annual rate of 8.0%, DHL Supply Chain is reinforcing its leadership in the life sciences and healthcare market through the completion of a 92,903 m2 distribution centre of excellence located in Annville, Pa.

Scheduled to open in 2026, the East Coast facility will operate as a Foreign Trade Zone, addressing the growing demand for tariff mitigation and expedited customs processing. It will also enable MedTech and pharmaceutical companies to leverage pre-certification opportunities and streamline regulatory coordination with agencies such as the FDA and USDA.

As pharmaceutical companies navigate tariff changes, rising demand for temperature-controlled infrastructure, and strict regulatory compliance, they need logistics partners with proven expertise. The Annville Centre of Excellence is a critical next step for the Company in delivering scalable, end-to-end solutions for the healthcare industry.

Strategically located in Central Pennsylvania, within minutes of Interstate Highways 76 and 81, the purpose-built facility provides multimodal connectivity for time-sensitive healthcare distribution and meets the complex demands of pharmaceutical and med tech supply chains.

The new life sciences fulfilment centre features FDA and GMP-compliant infrastructure, advanced temperature-controlled environments for biologics and specialty drugs. It also includes energy-efficient systems, solar power integration, and EV charging stations. Additionally, the site also offers extensive capacity with 100 dock doors, 230 trailer parking stalls, and 250 employee parking spaces.

This investment aligns with DHL’s Strategy 2030, which identifies life sciences and healthcare as a global growth pillar. Coupled with the recent acquisitions of SDS Rx and CryoPDP, final-mile healthcare delivery and specialised biopharma transport companies, the new facility will further enable DHL to deliver end-to-end healthcare logistics solutions, including support for hospital networks, handling temperature-sensitive biologics and personalised medicines, inbound-to-manufacturing operations, and FTZ-enabled services.

GB Global, Metro’s holding group, is supporting the development of a new 88,258 m2 multi-user distribution centre in Speke, Liverpool, UK, reinforcing the group’s ability to handle growing and more complex freight flows.

The 50-acre site will accommodate a single cross docked facility incorporating 2,880 m2 of two storey offices, a 83,799 m2 warehouse as well as two transport offices of 557 m2 and a gatehouse.

The property will have 21m eaves, 118 dock and 12 level access doors as well as 55m yards to both sides and parking for 238 HGVs and 600 cars. The scheme will target BREEAM Excellent and an EPC A+ rating with the warehouse roof being 100.0% PV ready.

The redevelopment has received planning approval from Liverpool City Council, attracting national attention, which reflects the strategic importance of logistics infrastructure to regional growth and national supply-chain capability.

Located close to key motorway links, ports and air cargo gateways, the Speke site is designed to support multi-user, multi-sector distribution, offering scale, flexibility and modern facilities aligned with today’s logistics requirements.

For Metro customers, the new Speke facility will:

> Expand available UK distribution capacity at a time when space remains constrained
> Support faster inland connectivity between ports, airports and end markets
> Enable more flexible inventory positioning and fulfilment strategies

As supply chains become more fragmented and risk-aware, access to high-quality, well-located logistics infrastructure is increasingly central to service reliability.

The Speke development underlines how investment at group level supports stronger execution across the supply chain as a whole. For Metro customers, it reinforces the value of working with a logistics partner that sits within a broader network committed to long-term infrastructure, people and capability.

As supply chains continue to shift from cost-led optimisation toward resilience and performance, this type of strategic investment provides an important foundation for consistent service delivery in the years ahead.

Impilo, a leader in next-generation connected care solutions, announced its strategic expansion of physical operations with new warehouse facilities in Philadelphia, PA, and Phoenix, AZ, US. These expansions mark a major milestone in the Company's continued growth and commitment to supporting healthcare organisations at scale.

To support growing demand and long-term strategic partnerships, these new facilities effectively double Impilo's operational capacity, enabling the Company to serve more partners and patients, and onboard a number of large customers who share Impilo's vision for the future of healthcare.

The expanded warehouses will strengthen Impilo's ability to manage inventory, improve distribution efficiency, and support a broader geographic footprint. With increased capacity in two key markets, Impilo will be well-positioned to meet rising customer demand while maintaining the high level of service and reliability its partners expect.

The newly expanded Phoenix warehouse is now operational, and the new Philadelphia warehouse will be fully operational within Q1. Additional expansions are set to take place in late 2026.

Jayud Global Logistics announced the successful launch and rapid adoption of its newest warehousing operations in Rialto, California, one of North America’s most dynamic inland distribution hubs.

Jayud's main location at 1545 W Casmalia Street, Rialto, CA 92377, is centrally located within Southern California's logistics network and spans over 4,552 m2. The warehouse is already 95.0% full after only one month of being open and is fully booked for the entire 2025 holiday season. This shows the trust importers, eCommerce merchants, and brand partners place in Jayud's ability to provide quick, reliable, and truly customer-centred fulfilment services.

The new warehouse is only two minutes from Amazon's LGB7 and LGB8 fulfilment centres and less than 20 minutes from Ontario International Airport. This makes Jayud the heart of distribution excellence on the West Coast. The fact that global leaders like Amazon, Target, and Porsche are all nearby shows how well-connected and well-built the area is. Jayud is now offering these benefits to businesses of all sizes.

Along with this facility, Jayud also operates a larger warehouse in the same corridor at 1375 W Casmalia Street. It has about 6,503 m2 of space and is managed by the same experienced local team. These two features work together to create a strong, integrated fulfilment platform that helps clients navigate today's complex global supply chains by speeding up order processing, reducing transportation costs, and making the platform more resilient.

Jayud's Rialto expansion makes it easier for cross-border sellers to get seamless last-mile solutions across the US by combining premium real estate, established operational knowledge, and a strong commitment to customer quality.

As part of its strategic growth initiative, Jayud will continue strengthening its investment in the US. The Company plans to further invest in 2026 by adding additional warehouse capacity and enhanced transportation services across California, New Jersey, and Georgia.

Tire Group International (TGI) has announced the opening of its new distribution centre in Orlando, Florida, US. The 90,000-square-foot facility expands TGI’s logistics network and elevates service for independent dealers, retailers, and dealerships across Central Florida and the Southeast.

Strategically located at 9485 South John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819, the new centre builds on TGI’s long-standing commitment to high-touch service and operational excellence. Since opening its Tampa distribution centre four years ago, TGI has been servicing Orlando-area customers with twice-daily deliveries.

The Orlando facility enables TGI to further strengthen that service model while scaling to meet rising demand. The distribution centre will stock expanded inventory across all TGI brands, including Cosmo Tires, which continues to grow market share throughout Florida and the Southeast. Increased on-hand availability will support faster fulfilment, greater product selection, and improved supply reliability for customers.

Headquartered in Miami, with distribution centres in Miami, Tampa, Portland, and now Orlando, Tire Group International continues to invest in infrastructure that supports both customer success and long-term growth.

Arvato has expanded its automated storage system in partnership with AutoStore, global leader in technology-driven, intelligent order fulfilment solutions, at its Hams Hall site in Birmingham, UK.

Arvato works with various system partners across its global network. The expansion was implemented in cooperation with system integrator Kardex, one of AutoStore’s long-standing partners. The project increased capacity by more than 30.0% and enables faster, more flexible fulfilment for a growing international client base.

The extension was completed in just over three months, following the original AutoStore system implementation in 2023 – the fastest in Arvato-history. The upgraded system now operates with 165 R5 robots managing 87,600 bins, up from 65,000 previously, and supports nearly 1.2 million stored units. During peak periods, picking performance reaches more than 26,000 orders per day – a 53.0% increase compared to manual picking solutions.

The compact design and automation have maximised warehouse space while reducing costs – helping Arvato onboard new clients faster and with greater efficiency.

The expansion is driven by the onboarding of a new international client – a leading brand in technical athletic apparel – seeking a flexible, reliable solution to meet the demands of the fast-paced UK market. Integrating it through Arvato’s own Warehouse Control System gives maximum flexibility and short implementation timelines.

Across its global network, Arvato has implemented more than ten AutoStore systems at sites in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Austria, and the US – serving clients from the fashion and beauty, tech, and healthcare industries. The long-standing partnership with AutoStore continues to strengthen its ability to deliver scalable, high-performance automation solutions for both B2B and B2C order fulfilment.

Three Group Solutions has completed the deployment of a private 5G network across Hutchison Ports’ UK operations at the Port of Felixstowe, Harwich International Port and London Thamesport, creating one of the most advanced industrial connectivity platforms in the country.

The new network provides ultra reliable, high capacity and low latency connectivity to support large scale automation, including autonomous trucks, remote controlled cranes and data rich applications that are central to the ports’ digital transformation plans.

Port of Felixstowe is the UK’s largest and busiest container port, with Harwich International and London Thamesport forming part of the same operational hub under Hutchison Ports. By delivering a single private 5G network that spans all three sites, Three Group Solutions is strengthening the resilience and performance of this critical national infrastructure while helping Hutchison Ports increase efficiency, enhance safety and support long term sustainability objectives.

Upgrading mission critical communications in a live port environment required a carefully staged migration. Three Group Solutions designed and built the new 5G network in parallel with the existing 4G system, using different blocks of radio spectrum so that both networks could operate side by side without interference. This allowed vehicles and machinery to be moved across in controlled phases, with performance monitored and optimised at each step.

A key driver for the upgrade is Hutchison Ports’ major roll-out plan to introduce autonomous, electric trucks at the Port of Felixstowe, replacing a significant proportion of the existing diesel fleet. These vehicles demand continuous connectivity, very low latency for safe remote intervention, and the bandwidth to support multiple live video feeds when operators need to inspect a situation in detail.

The previous 4G system, while extremely reliable for delivering work instructions to tablets in vehicle cabs, was never designed to handle these demands at scale. The private 5G network from Three Group Solutions provides the performance and predictability required for the next generation of autonomous operations.

Working with a small number of specialist technology partners, Three Group Solutions has delivered a resilient, scalable 5G architecture with dual cores, overlapping radio coverage and diverse links between the three ports. The network sits wholly within Hutchison Ports’ existing cybersecurity perimeter and is engineered to maintain operations even if individual sites or towers are taken offline for maintenance or in the event of a fault.

While autonomous horizontal transport is the first major application, the private 5G platform has been designed to support a wide range of future use cases. These could include extending remote control to more types of machinery, including cranes, deploying sensors for predictive maintenance, using drones for inspection and environmental monitoring, or integrating video analytics and real time data into digital twins of port operations.

WiseTech Global and Elm Company, a leading provider of digital solutions for both public and private sectors in Saudi Arabia, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in the logistics sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Under the MoU, both parties intend to explore and leverage modern technologies to drive innovation and deliver advanced technology solutions that enhance the efficiency and overall performance of the logistics sector, in line with Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation objectives.

The scope of the collaboration includes exploring digital solutions to improve operational efficiency, enhancing customer experience through technology solutions focused on simplicity, flexibility, and service quality.

The collaboration also aims to support digital transformation efforts in the logistics sector through collaboration and knowledge sharing between the two parties, fostering integration in the development of technological solutions to deliver sustainable added value.

WiseTech Global has entered into an agreement to acquire, subject to certain conditions precedent, the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES), an industry recognised leading provider of training, education and research in the highly specialised area of customs and border management.

Established in Canberra, Australia, in 2003, CCES courses are accredited by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and focus on maintaining WCO and related professional standards at various levels in customs administration. CCES has designed and delivered training and awareness programmes in more than sixty countries across Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Pacific, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East.

Collaborating with tertiary institutions, such as Charles Sturt University, CCES provides internationally focused courses including the Bachelor of Border Management as well as postgraduate degrees in Customs Administration for global professionals.

From 2025, CCES partnered with Fiji National University and the Oceania Customs Organisation to establish the Pacific Centre for Border Management and Security (PCBMS), to offer vocational and higher education programmes for border management officers in the Pacific.

CCES will continue to operate under the CCES brand and remain under the leadership of its founder, David Widdowson. CCES will consolidate its online platforms onto WiseTech Academy, WiseTech’s online learning platform. The deep domain knowledge of CCES’ team will inform country-specific customs requirements in the ongoing rollout of the CargoWise Customs and Compliance global solution.

The acquisition of CCES demonstrates WiseTech’s commitment to developing skills and sharing knowledge across the industry through accessible online education. Since its launch in 2018, WiseTech Academy has trained new entrants to the industry and those changing focus mid-career in valuable global trade, logistics and supply chain industry skills and certifications. WiseTech Academy also provides technical certifications for the logistics industry such as biosecurity and handling dangerous goods. In FY25, the number of WiseTech Academy industry courses completed by participants outside WiseTech increased by more than 50.0%.

The transaction builds on WiseTech’s growing leadership in digitising customs related processes and knowledge sharing. WiseTech’s global customs platform now covers approximately 80.0% of the world’s international manufactured trade flows. The New Zealand Customs Service recently contracted WiseTech to digitise its tariff system, and WiseTech has been certified to issue preferential Certificates of Origin for Australia and New Zealand.

Softeon has announced that Aramex has selected the Softeon Warehouse Management System as its strategic platform for deployment across its 70-plus facilities in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.

This partnership underscores Aramex’s commitment to enhancing customer-centricity through greater visibility, efficiency, and scalability across its warehousing network.

With Softeon’s advanced WMS, including integrated billing and labour management capabilities, Aramex will further strengthen its ability to serve customers in diverse sectors, optimise complex fulfilment processes, and meet the growing demands of eCommerce, energy, healthcare, and B2C retail.

Softeon’s speed to market, particularly in the 3PL market, will enable Aramex to bring new sites and clients online faster, creating immediate value in days instead of weeks.

By combining Softeon’s industry-leading WMS capabilities with Aramex’s global network and expertise, the two organisations are poised to drive innovation, improve customer experiences, and shape the future of supply chain operations.

Mainfreight has announced a step forward in sustainability with their partnership with Beiersdorf. As part of this collaboration, Mainfreight Europe will operate daily electric trucks between their warehouses and key retail distribution centres of AS Watson with the remaining Beiersdorf distribution utilising HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel solutions.

Together, these efforts contribute to a significant CO2 emissions reduction of up to 89.0%, supporting Beiersdorf’s ambitious sustainability goals.

Sustainability is a priority for both Beiersdorf and Mainfreight, placing it at the core of their long-term strategies. Mainfreight’s Zaltbommel facility plays a key role in this, offering a modern, energy-efficient warehouse aligned with the Company’s environmental commitments and 100-year vision.

This partnership reflects a shared dedication to sustainable innovation in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.

Davies Turner has further strengthened its commitment to the thriving UK, Ireland, and Morocco trade routes by expanding its fleet of Krone hanging garment mega trailers. The latest investment brings the Company's fleet of trailers dedicated to its Moroccan services to 35 high-specification units, reflecting rising demand in the fashion, retail, and automotive sectors.

The new trailers, supplied by Krone, feature steel walls, roofs, and doors, offering superior protection against break-ins and stowaways. All trailers are also fitted with GPS satellite tracking and remote door monitoring systems, ensuring real-time visibility and security throughout the transport process.

Davies Turner has seen a significant revival in the UK-Morocco fashion trade, along with increasing volumes in automotive components, particularly related to electric vehicle production. The expanded fleet will support daily full load trailer services and groupage options running Thursday to Saturday for both imports and exports.

With a standard transit time of four to five days between Morocco and the UK/Ireland, reduced by 24 hours for express services and as little as 72 hours with speedy van transport, the services offer flexible solutions tailored to varying client needs.

Davies Turner’s long-standing presence in North Africa includes a joint cooperation with local business DTCO MAROC, and its own dedicated overseas delegate based in DTCO MAROC’s office in Tangier.

This presence enables the Company to navigate complex customs procedures at Tangier Port and ensure smooth, efficient clearance through strong partnerships with clients’ customs brokers.

The Company has also helped establish a specialist load management organisation in Morocco, overseeing garment, carton, and commodity handling across factories, ports, and free zones, as well as supervising deliveries within key cities such as Tangier, Rabat/Sale, and Casablanca.

In Ireland, the Company’s services are vital to the aerospace industry, with round-trip and one-way transport of boxed and tilt trailers to and from Morocco. This just-in-time logistics model, also applied in the automotive sector, reflects Davies Turner’s agility in high-demand, time-sensitive sectors.

Davies Turner’s air cargo and sea freight divisions have also expanded, supporting Morocco’s evolving supply chain needs. With direct imports of raw materials into Morocco from the Far East, Europe, and Türkiye, and exports of finished goods to the US and Western Europe, the Company is helping clients shorten lead times and reduce costs.

With this strategic investment in its trailer fleet and continued focus on operational excellence, Davies Turner is well-positioned to meet growing demand for its services in the UK, Ireland, and Morocco trade, offering reliable, secure, and efficient logistics solutions across some of Europe and North Africa’s most important trade lanes.

PostNL is taking a new step in expanding its activities with the development of a couple of charging hubs for electric truck transport. A logical next step for PostNL as one of the largest carriers in the Netherlands with ambitious sustainability goals, also with regard to the electrification of its fleet.

Electric trucks are rapidly gaining popularity, and PostNL also aims to electrify its truck fleet in the coming years. This requires a suitable charging infrastructure with significantly more charging capacity than for passenger cars or small vans, which creates a growing need for charging hubs that are designed for truck transport. After successful tests at the PostNL sorting centre in Nieuwegein, PostNL is now aiming to gradually roll out charging facilities for heavy-duty transport in various regions.

In the next coming years, PostNL will focus on a countrywide network of charging hubs near its various regional sorting centres, initially to charge its own electric trucks. Eventually, the charging hubs will be opened to other carriers. This way, PostNL is transitioning from user to facilitator of emission-free logistics, with the aim of making electric heavy-duty transport accessible to the entire sector.

PostNL will collaborate closely with strategic public and private partners, including municipalities, grid operators, and logistics partners, to develop charging hubs. This collaboration will ensure that energy networks and charging capacity meet the growing demand for electric transport in various regions. PostNL will also participate in an investment fund to explore new opportunities for developing public shared charging plazas for heavy transport.

Last September, PostNL presented its new strategy for the next coming years, focused on value creation and sustainable international growth. This strategy focuses on smarter parcel delivery, the acceleration of international eCommerce, and further innovation, for example, with additional energy services. Charging hubs are one of these initiatives and align well with PostNL's sustainability strategy.

In the years to come, the Company will strongly focus on increasing the number of clean kilometres. By 2030, PostNL aims to achieve a 90.0% reduction in emissions within its own operations and a 45.0% reduction across the entire supply chain, and is setting course towards net zero by 2040.

GEODIS has appointed Paul Smith into the Company’s Aberdeen office as new country head of GEODIS Project Logistics for the UK & Ireland. Paul brings more than 35 years of extensive experience across the freight forwarding, marine, and transportation sectors, with a particularly strong track record in industrial and infrastructure project logistics.

His depth of expertise and knowledge of complex project environments will be invaluable to the Company's continued growth.

In this key role, Paul will focus on increasing GEODIS' market share within the energy vertical, while also developing specialised project logistics solutions across the UK and Ireland. His leadership and industry insight will play a critical role as GEODIS strengthens its presence and expands its capabilities in the region.

The Gebrüder Weiss Supervisory Board has appointed Alessandro Cacciola as a new member of the Management Board. Effective 01 March 2026, he will head Air & Sea operations. Cacciola follows Lothar Thoma, who will be leaving the Company for personal reasons on 31 March 2026, when he will formally hand over the reins to his successor.

With the support of Alessandro Cacciola, the Company plans to further consolidate its expanding Air & Sea business, and grow services on a global, future-oriented scale.

The aim will be to drive the further strategic development of the Gebrüder Weiss product palette by placing a premium on service quality, integrative capability and sustainable solutions – thereby keeping the global supply chains resilient and future-proofed.

Alessandro Cacciola brings more than two decades of experience in international logistics to the table. Cacciola began his professional career with the logistics provider Dachser; there he held several European sales and executive positions before becoming the head of global sales and a member of the Dachser Air & Sea Logistics management board, helping to power the Company's international growth. In 2019, Cacciola joined the management board of the Andreas Schmid Group and became its CEO. In this capacity, he was responsible for the organisation’s comprehensive restructuring and globalisation programme.

Lothar Thoma has been a member of the Management Board at Gebrüder Weiss since 01 September 2019. Under his guidance, the Air & Sea division successfully evolved despite challenging phases in the market, including the Covid pandemic. Landmark expansion measures took place during his tenure – in the US, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Thailand, Poland, Germany and elsewhere.

The handover from Lothar Thoma to Alessandro Cacciola will extend over a one-month transitional period to ensure continuity for customers, partners and staff alike.

Alessandro Cacciola's appointment will reinforce the executive tier at Gebrüder Weiss, which continues to consist of Wolfram Senger-Weiss (CEO), Jürgen Bauer and Peter Schafleitner.

Radial, a division of bnode, announces the appointment of Nils Walther as Chief Commercial Officer. Walther joins Radial as brands increasingly seek logistics partners that can support growth while navigating tighter margins, operational complexity, and rising delivery expectations.

In his new role as the Company's CCO, Nils Walther will lead the Company’s commercial organisation as a member of the executive leadership committee, with responsibility for guiding how Radial supports client growth. He will partner closely with operations, product, and technology leaders to ensure Radial’s solutions are tightly aligned to client needs and deliver measurable business outcomes for modern brands, with a particular focus on expanding adoption of Radial Fast Track.

Walther brings more than 15 years of global commercial and strategy experience from complex, asset-intensive organisations. Most recently, he held senior leadership roles at Lucid Motors and Nikola Motor Company, where he helped scale commercial operations, establish disciplined go-to-market frameworks, and partnered closely with executive leadership to align sales execution with operational readiness and long-term financial performance.

Walther’s appointment reflects Radial’s continued focus on helping modern brands scale reliably as fulfilment performance becomes an increasingly critical driver of customer loyalty and brand perception. Walther will report to Schmitt and will be based in Arizona, US.

AD Ports Group announced a series of senior executive appointments to its Logistics Cluster, further strengthening its leadership team under the direction of Jochen Thewes, who was recently appointed as the CEO of the Cluster. The appointments mark a significant step in advancing the Group’s drive to position its Logistics Cluster amongst leading global logistics services providers, building on the strong foundations and global footprint established through the Group’s logistics arm, Noatum Logistics.

To drive the next phase of global product growth, Thorsten Meincke joins Noatum Logistics as the Executive Vice President - Ocean and Air Freight. With more than two decades of international leadership experience, Thorsten previously served as the COO and Management Board Member at DB Schenker, overseeing global air and ocean freight operations, as well as specialised business units. Previously, he held senior roles at Kuehne + Nagel, including Senior Vice President of Global Sea Freight and Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing, where he drove development of products, sales and marketing.

Joining Thorsten are two additional global leaders:

> Björn Eckbauer, appointed as the Senior Vice President of Global Air Freight Development and Procurement, brings over thirty years of expertise in air freight operations. Serving most recently as the Senior Vice President for Global Operations & Procurement Air Freight at DB Schenker, Björn successfully managed worldwide air freight operations and capacity procurement, following senior leadership roles across regional management and branch operations at DB Schenker and Expeditors International.

> Boris Kuehn, appointed as the Senior Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions, adds deep expertise in M&A, corporate venture capital and post-merger integration. Amongst other positions, he previously served as the Head of Global Corporate Venturing and the Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Transportation & Logistics at Deutsche Bahn AG, where he spearheaded high-value acquisitions, as well as building and scaling corporate venture capital activities.

Complementing the global leadership team, AD Ports Group has appointed three seasoned executives to lead Noatum Logistics’ regional operations:

> Thorsten Pook, Managing Director – Middle East Region, joins with more than 30 years of experience in the international logistics space, including serving as the COO and Managing Director at CEVA Logistics and Kuehne + Nagel, where he delivered profitable growth and built high-performing teams across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

> Samad Osman, Managing Director – Africa Region, brings more than 20 years of executive tenure at Hapag-Lloyd, AP Moller Group, Kuehne + Nagel, and OMA Group. He has driven strategic expansion and operational transformation in over 30 African countries, with proven expertise in team development, mergers and acquisitions, and building profitable businesses.

> Roberto Moreno, Managing Director – Latin America Region, adds extensive executive expertise in the Americas, having served as CEO for Canada and Latin America at DB Schenker. He also successfully led supply chain transformation initiatives and held senior management roles at DB Schenker Brazil, DAMCO, and Kuehne + Nagel.

AD Ports has built a world-class team that combines global expertise in multimodal freight logistics, mergers and acquisitions, and deep knowledge across all major markets. By bringing in leaders from the top tier of the industry, it is strengthening its capabilities and positioning the Company to become a leading global logistics provider. The team is laser focused on expanding product offerings, driving growth, and exceeding the expectations of clients, partners, and the communities it serves. The appointments underscore AD Ports Group’s commitment to building a powerful team of industry experts, ensuring the Logistics Cluster is equipped to deliver sustainable growth, strong returns, and operational excellence across its global network.

Toll Group has appointed Joshua Bowen as President for the Americas at Toll Global Forwarding, strengthening its leadership team in the region. He brings more than 25 years of experience in global freight forwarding and contract logistics.

The appointment reflects a focus on expanding and strengthening its global forwarding business in the Americas.

Mr Bowen joins Toll from Ceva Logistics, where he most recently served as Executive Vice President for Business Development in North America. At CEVA, he also held senior global roles overseeing ocean freight and air freight operations. Prior to CEVA, he worked for several major logistics providers, including Panalpina, DB Schenker and Kuehne + Nagel, across the US and Europe.

Vanguard Logistics has appointed Vincent Argenzio as Global Chief Commercial Officer. Bringing more than 25 years of executive experience within the global shipping industry, Vincent returned to Vanguard Logistics last year to assume the role of Commercial Director. Since then, he has played a key role in leading Vanguard Logistics’ commercial activities across North America.

In his new role, Vincent will focus on driving greater alignment across the Company’s global commercial activities and enhancing coordination across regions to boost operational efficiency and customer service.

Röhlig Logistics has appointed Christoph Passek as Regional CEO North Asia, effective 01 January 2026. In this role, he assumes responsibility for the Company’s business activities in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and Japan. He succeeds Albert Ho, who retired from the Company at the end of 2025. This succession marks an important milestone in Röhlig’s strategic development in Asia and ensures continuity in one of the Company’s key growth regions.

Christoph Passek joined Röhlig China in 2020 as General Manager Commercial and was appointed Managing Director for China and Hong Kong in January 2024. With more than 20 years of experience in international logistics and management, he has played a significant role in further strengthening Röhlig’s market position in Greater China.

In his new position, Christoph Passek will continue to drive Röhlig’s focus on digital transformation, customer-centric growth and closer collaboration across the North Asian markets. The aim is to strengthen connections between processes, teams and digital services across borders, providing customers throughout the region with even more consistent and efficient solutions.

At the same time, Röhlig acknowledges the contribution of Albert Ho, who has shaped the region for many years. Albert Ho played a decisive role in building Röhlig’s independent network in North China following the restructuring in 2017 and has successfully led the North Asia region since 2020 with great dedication.

Röhlig Logistics continues to pursue its strategy of expanding its presence and customer partnerships across North Asia – by combining global expertise with local agility. The transition from Albert Ho to Christoph Passek ensures a smooth handover and continuity for customers and partners throughout the region.

JAS has announced the appointment of Francois Xavier ("FX") Mollet as Executive Vice President of the unified EMEA Region, effective 01January 2026. FX succeeds longtime JAS leader Stefan Sigg, who will retire following 28 years of distinguished service. His appointment reflects the depth of JAS's leadership bench and the Company's continued commitment to developing talent from within.

With more than 30 years of experience at JAS, FX has held senior leadership roles across multiple continents, spanning operations, route development, country management and regional commercial leadership. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Sales for EMEA, where he played a key role in strengthening commercial alignment, accelerating growth initiatives, and deepening customer relationships across the region.

As Executive Vice President, EMEA, FX will lead the region's overall strategy and performance, ensuring alignment with global priorities while empowering strong local leadership and consistent execution across markets.

Under this structure, FX is supported by an experienced executive management team responsible for the following sub-regions:

> North Europe – Mikael Forsberg, Regional Vice President, overseeing the Scandinavian and Baltic countries
> Central Europe – Volker Werner, Regional Vice President, overseeing Central & Eastern European markets
> West Europe – Ingo Goldhammer, Regional Vice President, overseeing West Europe and the EMEA Regional Strategy & Transformation
> Italy – Gianpaolo Belotti, Chief Executive Officer, JAS Italy, overseeing Italy
> Middle East – Erwin Wittemaier, Regional Vice President, overseeing the Middle East region
> South Africa – Bruce Gerber, Managing Director, overseeing JAS South Africa

This leadership structure reflects JAS's continued investment in internal talent and cross-regional collaboration, supporting consistent customer value through a locally driven, globally aligned organisation.

JAS also extends its sincere appreciation to Stefan Sigg for his exceptional leadership and lasting contributions, which have helped shape the EMEA organisation and prepare it for the future.