GEODIS has concluded an agreement to acquire Malherbe, a leading player in full truckload (FTL) road freight transport. This strategic operation will enable the Group to continue developing in the French road freight market for full and less than full truckloads, and to bolster its presence in the agri-food and mass retail sectors.

GEODIS has taken another step in its growth strategy with the planned integration of Malherbe, a leading specialist in full truckload road transport. The geographical and operational fit between the two entities’ operations will greatly increase the density of GEODIS’s national network, further improving the quality of service provided to customers.

This acquisition reflects GEODIS’s desire to extend its presence in the French road freight transport market, broaden its geographical coverage, and accelerate the growth of European road transport activities within its network. It will position the Group as a leader in the road transport sector’s transition to decarbonisation. It will also enable the Group to strengthen its position in the agri-food market. The acquisition of Malherbe will place GEODIS among the top three players in the French market for full and less than full truckloads, with combined revenue of €2.0 billion.

The integration of Malherbe will represent an essential strategic lever in building a more resilient and sustainable nationwide network. Together, the operations will be able to offer a strong French alternative on the market, combining operational excellence, environmental performance and strategic autonomy in logistics.

Malherbe was founded in 1956. It operates in France through an extensive network of 40 branch offices with its own fleet of around 1,500 trucks, and it employs more than 3,300 people nationwide. In support of its energy transition, Malherbe has implemented a comprehensive programme since 2024 designed to diversify its energy sources, gradually electrify its fleet, and install charging infrastructure at several sites. This initiative aligns perfectly with GEODIS’s ambition to reduce the carbon footprint of its operations and promote more sustainable transport solutions.

The acquisition will be concluded on completion of the customary regulatory formalities.

Nippon Express Holdings is to enter into a share transfer agreement with Rinko Corporation regarding the transfer of all shares of NX Nihonkai Soko, a consolidated subsidiary of Nippon Express.

The Company conducts transportation and logistics operations, with a primary focus on port warehousing services, based at Niigata West Port.

Rinko conducts port cargo handling operations at Niigata Port and owns warehouses and transit sheds at the port, where the Company provides cargo storage, temporary storage, and inbound and outbound handling services.

Since the opening of Niigata East Port, Nippon Express has focused on international logistics and related domestic logistics operations with East Port as the Company's operational base. The Company conducted a comprehensive assessment of the profitability of its operations located at Niigata West Port, potential synergies within the NX Group, and future growth prospects. Based on this assessment, the Company resolved to transfer the Company to Rinko, concluding that the transfer would support growth of NX Nihonkai Soko, the revitalisation of the West Port area, and the enhancement of capital efficiency at the NX Group.

Under the Transfer, all shares of NX Nihonkai Soko held by Nippon Express (representing 99.12% of the voting rights) will be transferred to Rinko. The Target Company will cease to be a consolidated subsidiary of the Company as a result of the Transfer.

Terms were not disclosed. The impact of the Transfer on the full-year consolidated results for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2025 is immaterial and was reflected in the consolidated financial results forecast released on 12 November 2025.

Yusen Logistics Global Management has announced that Yusen Logistics (Europe) B.V., an overseas subsidiary of Yusen Logistics Group, has completed the acquisition of the Walden Group subsidiaries Movianto, Eurotranspharma, Transpharma International and Walden Digital.

This transformative and strategic acquisition further reinforces Yusen Logistics’ leadership in the European healthcare logistics sector and demonstrates its unwavering commitment to delivering best-in-class transportation and logistics solutions for the healthcare industry.

All entities – Movianto, Eurotranspharma,Transpharma International and Walden Digital - will operate as part of the Yusen Logistics Healthcare network, as wholly owned subsidiaries of Yusen Logistics (Europe)B.V., creating a dedicated healthcare platform that connects end-to-end logistics services and supply chain solutions including international freight forwarding, warehousing, transportation, last-mile delivery, as well as control tower and digital solutions.

Completing this acquisition is a pivotal moment for Yusen Logistics in Europe. By combining its long-standing regional presence with the specialised expertise of these healthcare professionals, it is strengthening its ability to deliver comprehensive, tailored solutions across the entire supply chain. This integration not only expands Yusen’s footprint but also reinforces its commitment to supporting customers with world-class healthcare logistics.

FedEx reported consolidated results for the second quarter ended 30 November. Despite a highly challenging external environment, results improved in the second quarter, reflecting strength in US domestic and International Priority package yields, continued structural cost reductions, and higher US domestic package volume.

FedEx is successfully managing strategic capacity shifts to the Asia-to-Europe lane. In the US, consistent with weak LTL industry trends, FedEx Freight results remained pressured, but continue to maintain focus on strong yields.

Revenue increased 6.8% to US$23.5 billion, as operating income climbed 31.4% to US$1.38 billion. The operating margin jumped to 5.9%, from 4.8% as net income increased 29.7%.

Federal Express segment operating results improved during the quarter, driven by higher US domestic and International Priority package yields, continued cost savings from transformation initiatives, lower business optimisation costs, and increased US domestic package volume. These factors were partially offset by the financial impact of global trade policy changes, higher wage rates and variable incentive compensation expenses, increased purchased transportation rates, and the grounding of the MD11 aircraft fleet.

Express revenue increased 8.0%. FEC revenue growth was driven by improved US domestic and International Priority package yields and US domestic package volume growth across all services. US domestic package revenue growth was up double digits across all services (priority +11.0%, deferred +16.0%, ground +11.0%). Operating income climbed 24.0%.

FedEx Freight segment operating results decreased during the quarter due to lower shipments, higher wage rates, and the hiring of additional dedicated LTL sales professionals in preparation for the Company's spin-off, partially offset by increased yield. FedEx Freight incurred one-time spin-off-related costs of US$152.0 million during the quarter.

Freight revenue fell 2.0%, pressured by lower average daily shipments (ADS). Revenue per shipment was 2.0% higher YoY. Operating income dropped 22.0%.

The planned spin-off of FedEx Freight into a new publicly traded company continues to advance and is expected to be achieved in a tax-efficient manner for FedEx stockholders and executed on 01 June 2026. Once separated, FedEx Freight will be a separately traded public company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol FDXF.

FedEx completed US$276.0 million in share repurchases via open market transactions during the quarter. Approximately 1.2 million shares were repurchased.

Subject to market conditions, liquidity needs, and other factors, the Company will continue to evaluate repurchasing additional shares of its common stock during the remainder of fiscal 2026. As of 30 November 2025, US$1.3 billion remained available for repurchases under the Company's 2024 stock repurchase authorisation. Cash on-hand as of 30 November 2025 was US$6.6 billion.

Looking ahead, FedEx revised its fiscal 2026 revenue, earnings and pension contributions forecasts, and now expects a 5.0% to 6.0% revenue growth rate year over year, compared to the prior forecast of 4.0% to 6.0% revenue growth. Diluted earnings per share is forecast at US$14.80 to US$16.00 before the MTM retirement plans accounting adjustments compared to the prior forecast of US$14.20 to US$16.00, and US$17.80 to US$19.00 after also excluding costs related to the planned spin-off of FedEx Freight, business optimisation initiatives, the planned change in the Company's fiscal year end, and an international regulatory matter, compared to the prior forecast of US$17.20 to US$19.00.

FEC now expect ~7.0% revenue growth year-over-year, supported by Peak trends and revenue quality actions. The FedEx Freight revenue outlook is now assumed to be flat to slightly down year-over-year, with yield growth providing an offset to a low-single-digit decline in shipments.

Capital spending is expected to be US$4.5 billion, with a priority on investments in network optimisation and efficiency improvement, including fleet and facility modernisation and automation.

The strong second quarter results and revised full-year outlook reflect the momentum that is building in the business, with tangible progress on strategic initiatives.

RPM Freight Systems has announced its acquisition of Dealers Choice Auto Transport. This strategic move is designed to bridge the gap between large-scale logistics and specialised dealership service, ensuring that customers on both sides of the transaction experience faster, more transparent, and high-quality vehicle transport.

This strategic acquisition combines two industry leaders, uniting RPM's expansive logistics network and technology platform with the deep expertise and high-touch customer service Dealers Choice has cultivated over more than 20 years. For RPM's customers, this partnership deepens the Company's reach into the dealer-to-dealer, auction, and personal sectors, providing the specialised, reliable "white glove" care required for high-line dealerships, exotics, classic cars, and personally owned vehicle moves.

For over two decades, Dealers Choice has built a reputation for reliability and efficiency in moving specialised and luxury vehicles for dealership groups and auto auctions across North America. The integration of its specialised carrier network with RPM's logistics expertise will now deliver greater operational efficiency and end-to-end visibility to these customers.

Dealers Choice Auto Transport will continue to operate under its established brand name, maintaining its strong identity and customer-first culture. Critically for customers, all day-to-day operations, service commitments, and contacts will remain the same. Customers of both companies will now benefit from seamless access to an expanded portfolio of services, including more nationwide capacity and enhanced technology, through a single, trusted partner.

The acquisition further solidifies RPM's position as a comprehensive, full-service logistics platform for the entire vehicle lifecycle. Backed by Trive Capital and Bluejay Capital, RPM strives to be the premier service aggregator for finished vehicle logistics and value-add interconnected services.

Schneider National, Inc. is marking the one-year anniversary of its acquisition of Cowan Systems, LLC. During that time, the Company has significantly expanded and strengthened its Dedicated operations, building on Cowan’s regional expertise, lightweight equipment and innovative solutions to deliver more capacity and efficiency for shippers nationwide.

The successful addition of Cowan underscores Schneider’s proven approach to acquisitions and continues the expansion of its portfolio of brands, which creates long-term value for customers. Year‑one highlights include:

> Expanded Dedicated capacity: Schneider’s Dedicated fleet has grown to nearly 8,600 trucks, giving shippers access to more consistent, reliable capacity.

> Lightweight equipment advantages: Cowan’s lightweight equipment enables shippers to move more freight per shipment — potentially helping reduce transportation costs and emissions.

> Regional strength at national scale: Cowan’s strong regional footprint and customer relationships complement Schneider’s coast‑to‑coast network and operational excellence.

> Technology and support: Schneider’s 90 years of operating experience and access to advanced tools and broader purchasing power provide added support for Cowan.

> Aligned culture, smoother integration: Shared focus on safety, reliability and execution has supported a smooth integration and accelerated solution delivery for customers.

For Cowan, joining Schneider has been an exciting transition. It’s opened up tremendous opportunities, not just for employees, who now have access to more resources and career growth, but also for customers, who benefit from the added strength and efficiencies Schneider brings to its operations.

Looking ahead, Schneider and Cowan remain focused on helping shippers meet evolving needs, streamlining processes, improving efficiency and working together closely to achieve business goals.

AD Ports Group announced the signing of a Shareholder Agreement with AVESTO Group, one of Tajikistan’s largest private industrial conglomerates, to establish a new joint venture company that will deliver integrated logistics and freight forwarding services across the country.

Under the Shareholder Agreement, the Joint Venture will act as an asset-light freight forwarder in its initial phase, with exclusive rights to consolidate and manage all freight and logistics activities of AVESTO Group’s subsidiaries, and provide services to third party clients in the market.

AVESTO Group, one of the country’s key private-sector champions, operates more than 30 major businesses and manufacturing plants across various sectors and maintains partnerships with eight leading international joint venture partners.

The Joint Venture will be established with AD Ports Group holding a 51.0% majority stake and AVESTO Group holding the remaining 49.0%. The partnership is structured in phases to support long-term growth and operational expansion.

The transaction represents a strategic advancement in AD Ports Group’s efforts to expand its Middle Corridor footprint and strengthen east-west trade connectivity. The partnership enhances the Group’s presence in Central Asia, providing access to critical land-based trade networks that connect Tajikistan to regional markets before traversing the Caspian Sea and continuing through Azerbaijan and Georgia toward Europe.

The David Pieris Group has strengthened its international presence with the acquisition of a 50.0% stake in Navire Logistics Services L.L.C, a logistics company based in Dubai and Oman. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the Group’s journey towards expanding its operations beyond Sri Lanka and positioning itself in the international markets.

In Sri Lanka, the Group’s logistics arm, D P Logistics (Private) Limited (DPL), has already established itself as a comprehensive logistics solutions provider — covering warehousing, transportation, freight forwarding, project logistics, inland distribution and custom house brokering.

DPL currently ranks among the top ten players in warehousing and 3PL operations and holds one of the largest container fleets amongst the logistics companies in the country. Despite operating in a highly fragmented freight forwarding market, DPL continues to capture a growing share, reinforcing its reputation as one of the very few local companies with expertise across all logistics disciplines.

David Pieris Group also acquired in 2022, Pulsar Shipping Agencies (Pvt.) Limited, the shipping arm of Expolanka Holdings PLC to expand its Logistics & Shipping Cluster into ship agency, husbandry services and marine logistics.

Leveraging this strong domestic foundation, DPL has now extended its capabilities to the international stage through its partnership with Navire Logistics Services L.L.C. The Company’s expertise in custom house brokering, freight forwarding, cargo consolidation, warehousing, and transport solutions will be integrated into Navire Logistics’ operations, enhancing service quality and efficiency across the Middle East and South Asia.

The investment also extends to operations in Oman through a fully owned subsidiary, with further expansion plans already underway to establish operations in Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and India, strengthening the Group’s regional logistics network.

CEVA Logistics has announced the signing of a share purchase agreement to acquire 100.0% of the global project logistics firm Fagioli Group. The complementary capabilities would enable CEVA to cover the entire project logistics value chain, offering solutions from early-stage development to final delivery. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Private equity firm QuattroR represents the largest shareholder of Fagioli Group, while the remaining shares are held by the family of its long-time chairman, Alessandro Fagioli. With 2024 revenue of €216.0 million, the Company is well known around the world as a leader in the design, engineering and execution of specialised hauling, heavy lifting and hoisting activities required by complex project logistics operations.

CEVA Logistics currently delivers its project logistics solutions as a major player in the freight forwarding aspect of operations thanks to more than 1,000 experts at locations around the world. The acquisition would see CEVA welcome approximately 450 highly skilled employees from Fagioli Group, including more than 40 specialised engineers working in various technical operations and management roles.

With deep industry knowledge and customer relationships, Fagioli Group’s expertise in large-scale project cargo and engineering solutions would complement CEVA’s current project logistics operations. Fagioli Group’s capabilities would allow CEVA to offer end-to-end solutions, from the design phase to the freight forwarding and transport to the complex delivery and installation operations. The project logistics specialist’s global operations would support CEVA’s business especially in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America thanks to its direct customer relationships with engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies and industrial customers.

Fagioli Group also boasts thousands of owned and leased assets to support the engineered solutions proposed for customer projects. From crawler and gantry cranes, tower systems and strand jacks to self-propelled modular transporters (SPMT), self-propelled trailers (SPT), barges and ballasting pumps, Fagioli Group’s sizeable fleet of equipment complements the expertise of its engineers and technicians.

Fagioli’s technical capabilities are expected to further complement CEVA’s project logistics activities under the CEVA Almajdouie Logistics joint venture announced in October 2024 in Saudi Arabia for operations across the broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. In addition, the move would also support CEVA’s operations in East Africa thanks to its 2022 acquisition of Spedag Interfreight.

Following closely the addition of Borusan Lojistik in Turkey last month, the signing to purchase Fagioli Group reaffirms the current M&A strategy by CEVA Logistics of boosting its presence in strategic geographies and value-added logistics sectors. Following CEVA’s 2019 acquisition by the CMA CGM Group, the Group’s strategic logistics pillar has integrated numerous large logistics players, including Ingram Micro’s CLS division, GEFCO and Bolloré Logistics, while developing local and sector capabilities through bolt-on acquisitions and targeted joint ventures.

Fagioli’s worldwide reputation and strong company values were a major factor in CEVA’s decision making. Adding their technical expertise to the CEVA team, as part of the broader CMA CGM Group, would be a significant boost for its project logistics business in offering state-of-the-art, end-to-end solutions for customers.

For Fagioli, CEVA Logistics would provide access-to-market capabilities, a capillary presence and local know-how in each key market around the world, as well as the necessary financial support to accelerate Fagioli’s long-term growth.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced its acquisition of a 15.0% stake in Commonwealth Kokubu Logistics Pte. Ltd. (CKL), Singapore's largest food cold chain logistics company, which operates one of Asia's largest warehouses, "8 Jalan Besut", in which the MOL Group invested in 2024.

8JB warehouse rises to over 100m height and this cutting-edge logistics hub spans over 46,452 m2 and hosts five floors of ambient, chilled, and frozen, warehouse space, with capacity for up to 90,000 pallets. Its crowning feature is a 45-meter-high automatic storage and retrieval system (ASRS) situated at the top floor of the facility; making it the "Tallest Industrial Automated Refrigerator in Asia".

Under its management plan "BLUE ACTION 2035," the MOL Group is promoting a regional strategy to strengthen its presence in global markets and achieve business growth. Through this investment, MOL will further expand its logistics business in Southeast Asia-where economic development and population growth are expected to drive increasing demand- such as Cold Chain business.

CKL operates two integrated multi-temperature warehouses in the Jurong area of Singapore, including the logistics facility at 8 Jalan Besut. The Company provides logistics services such as storage and distribution for foodservice operators and retail businesses within Singapore.

By leveraging IT systems, CKL has achieved high-density, energy-efficient warehousing with 24-hour warehouse operations and delivers high-quality logistics services including last-mile distribution. Looking ahead, CKL plans to expand its business into other Southeast Asian countries, based on the solid foundation it has established in Singapore's food cold chain logistics sector.

MOL group is advancing a transformation of its business portfolio to ensure profitability even during downturn in the shipping market. By participating in logistics operations based in Singapore, it aims to expand its logistics business, which is expected to generate stable earnings.

AD Ports Group announced its intention to launch a cash Mandatory Tender Offer (MTO) to acquire an additional stake in Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company (ALCN), which would give it majority ownership and control of one of the largest container terminal operators in Egypt.

The control of ALCN, which operates two strategic Mediterranean terminals at Alexandria and El-Dekheila ports, will complement the Group’s expansion into Egypt, and generate tangible financial returns for AD Ports Group.

To gain control over ALCN and have a successful transaction, AD Ports Group would need to acquire close to 32.0% through the MTO. The Group in November acquired its first position in ALCN, a 19.3% stake, from Saudi Egyptian Investment Company’s (SEIC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, via a block trade.

The proposed transaction is expected to be completed in Q2 2026, subject to regulatory approvals in Egypt.

Under Egyptian securities exchange rules, AD Ports Group is required to make a MTO to all shareholders once it intends to acquire a third of ALCN.

By acquiring a majority stake in ALCN, the Company would be expanding its operational footprint along one of the world’s most critical maritime routes. This investment would support efforts to facilitate trade through this vital corridor.

Under the terms of the MTO, AD Ports Group will offer EGP 22.99 per share, targeting a minimum uptake of close to 32.0% to gain control over ALCN. In light of AD Ports Group’s intention to acquire an additional stake in ALCN and to launch a MTO, the governmental shareholders, who hold most of the remaining shares in ALCN, will maintain their current respective shareholding stakes in ALCN.

AD Ports Group is exploring multiple financing options to fund the MTO and will opt for the most accretive one. The acquisition of a majority stake in ALCN, whose FY2024-25 revenue would boost AD Ports Group’s top line by over 3.0%, is expected to deliver significant strategic and financial benefits to the Group.

ALCN operates a highly profitable and cash generative business, and boasts a healthy balance sheet, with an EGP9.7 billion (US$195.0 million) net cash position (as of June 2025), reinforcing AD Ports Group’s liquidity and leverage position. In FY2024-25, ALCN reported EGP8.37 billion (US$168.0 million) in revenue and EGP5.36 billion (US$108.0 million) in EBITDA, implying an EBITDA margin of 64.0%, and generated EGP4.93 billion (US$99.0 million) in Operating Cash Flow (OCF).

Established in 1984 and listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange since 1995, ALCN has a combined container capacity of 1.5 million TEUs and throughput of 1.07 million TEUs, implying a utilisation rate of approximately 71.0% for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2025 (FY2024-25).

Its two terminals in Alexandria and El-Dekheila ports boast a total quay length of approximately 1.6 kilometres and are directly connected to Egypt’s national rail network, ensuring seamless multimodal connectivity for international shipping lines and regional trade. ALCN’s major customers include global shipping leaders such as Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Evergreen Marine Corporation, and Hapag Lloyd AG.

The Company is strategically active at a key crossroads of global commerce, with the Suez Canal handling 12.0% to 15.0% of global trade annually, representing nearly 30.0% of global container traffic, according to The Atlantic Council. The Alexandria region, anchored by ALCN’s operations, is central to this dynamic, with ALCN terminals accounting for approximately 60.0% of the area’s total container capacity.

The acquisition would unlock significant operational synergies by driving innovation in terminal management, digitalisation, and sustainability. Both Alexandria and El-Dekheilla terminals are equipped to handle large container vessels, and ALCN would benefit from AD Ports Group’s advanced technologies and best-in-class operational standards. The direct rail connectivity of both terminals further enhances their role as vital hubs in Egypt’s and the region’s logistics ecosystem.

Since 2022, AD Ports Group has invested significantly in Egypt, in container shipping, in terminal and stevedoring operations, and in maritime agency and cargo services. In 2027, the Group plans to inaugurate the US$200.0 million Noatum Ports Safaga terminal, the first internationally operated multipurpose cargo terminal in Upper Egypt. The Group is also developing cruise terminals at the Red Sea ports of Safaga, Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh, and in 2025, it signed a 50-year renewable usufruct agreement to develop and operate KEZAD East Port Said, a 20 km2 industrial and logistics park near the Mediterranean mouth of the Suez Canal.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has provided an update on the outlook for 2026 as well as an update on its expectations for 2025.

For Q4 2025, the Company expect adjusted EBITDA to end about US$50.0 million below Q3 2025 due to slightly softer results across all business areas combined with year-end one off costs in the quarter. This excludes around US$22.0 million in USTR port fees before customer cost recovery.

Based on the expectations for Q4 2025, adjusted EBITDA for 2025 is expected to be the second-best year in the history of Wallenius Wilhelmsen.

Looking ahead, the Company expect 2026 to be another good year for Wallenius Wilhelmsen with adjusted EBITDA in the range of US$1.65 billion – U$1.75 billion due to continued solid demand for its services and a strong book of business. The outlook assumes no material adverse events or disruptions, and does not include any costs associated with USTR port fees.

Mutares has successfully sold its portfolio company Fuentes Quality Logistics S.L. (Fuentes) to a consortium led by Ontime franchise and the founding family. Fuentes is a service company involved in temperature-controlled logistics with revenues of approx. €200.0 million. Since its acquisition from Lineage Group, the Company has started a targeted transformation process, focusing on operational improvements aimed at restoring profitability and strengthening its operations.

Fuentes‘ solid fundamentals and its position in a promising market have already attracted significant interest from strategic buyers.

With this strategic transaction, the Ontime franchise secures a major platform in the Iberian and broader European logistics market and will lever Fuentes as a perfect fit for its existing portfolio and future expansion plans. It will enable the Ontime franchise entity to further consolidate its position in the region and leverage synergies for continued growth.

The sale of Fuentes underlines Mutares’ ability to identify companies with solid business models and attractive market positions. In a short period of time, it has realised significant shareholder value on the back of key operational improvements and the Company’s unique strategic positioning.

bpost and SNCB/NMBS are joining forces to significantly expand the number of bboxes in train stations. By the end of the year, about half of all train stations in Belgium will be equipped with such a locker where travellers can pick up or send parcels 24/7.

bpost’s bbox network is growing at lightning speed: the parcel delivery company installs up to 15 new bboxes across Belgium every day, preferably in high-traffic locations. In recent weeks, 33 new bbox lockers have been installed in train stations. Thanks to additional installations planned in the coming weeks, 270 train stations will have a bpost locker by the end of the year, which is roughly half of all stations nationwide.

By strengthening their collaboration, bpost and SNCB/NMBS are responding to the expectations and convenience of their customers and travellers. SNCB/NMBS transports around 900,000 travellers every day, and train stations have evolved into much more than just places to catch a train. People also shop or use the station as a passageway between two parts of the city. The collaboration with bpost, which delivers more than half a million parcels a day in Belgium, is therefore an advantage for consumers.

The acceleration of the partnership with SNCB/NMBS fits with bpost’s ambition to have a network of 2,500 bbox lockers by the end of the year. This means that more than 1,250 lockers will have been added this year, doubling the network. Today, bpost already has 656 post offices, more than 650 postal points and over 770 parcel points. Altogether, people in Belgium can access more than 4,500 bpost locations for their parcels. In addition, bpost has launched four bbox boutiques in Antwerp and Brussels, where consumers, retailers, eCommerce players and public authorities can make use of the lockers.

CLdN and DFDS have agreed to extend their space charter agreement on the Zeebrugge-Gothenburg route for an additional five years, whilst in parallel increasing freight capacity. This will enable both companies to better serve customer demand and continue to develop the route, while reducing environmental impact.

To strengthen trade links between Scandinavia and Western Europe, CLdN and DFDS are extending the space charter agreement to provide enhanced freight services to and from Zeebrugge, Belgium and Gothenburg, Sweden. Freight customers will benefit from frequent services, with four weekly departures in each direction.

Together, CLdN and DFDS operate two freight vessels on the route. Under the new agreement, freight capacity will increase by adding more lane metres through the deployment of one of CLdN’s 8,000+ lane metre G9 class vessels.

The route offers a fast and reliable alternative to road and rail, helping customers avoid frequent congestion on northbound and southbound networks, while lowering the CO2 emissions per unit transported.

Whilst capacity is shared under the agreement, all commercial activities remain entirely under the control of each operator.

The Zeebrugge-Gothenburg route is part of CLdN’s extensive short sea shipping network connecting 15 destinations in mainland Europe, the UK and Ireland.

FedEx is expanding its service portfolio in Slovakia with several new solutions designed to support businesses in an increasingly global and digital economy. Among these, the introduction of FedEx International Connect Plus (FICP) offers faster, more reliable, and cost-effective day-definite international shipping, enabling eCommerce sellers to reach major global destinations and meet growing customer demand. This expansion comes at a time when eCommerce and cross-border trade are becoming critical drivers of economic growth for Slovak businesses.

While approximately just 16.7% of Slovak companies sell their products online, compared to around 23.8% of enterprises across the European Union, the eCommerce sector is growing steadily. This represents significant untapped potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises in Slovakia ready to diversify beyond traditional industries, such as automotive manufacturing.

FedEx International Connect Plus is a day-definite, international delivery service tailored for eCommerce shipments. It combines door-to-door delivery within a specified timeframe, end-to-end tracking with proactive notifications, assistance with customs documentation, and return solutions. The usual delivery times are one to four working days to locations within Europe, four working days to the US, and three to five working days to the Asia Pacific.

Alongside FICP, FedEx offers a comprehensive range of logistics solutions tailored to the specific needs of various industries. These include express and deferred freight options, priority shipping to the US East Coast within one to two business days and to Asian markets within two to five business days, and access to the FedEx European Road Network connecting 45 countries through a single integrated system. Building on this network, Slovak customers can now benefit from FedEx Regional Economy services for reliable parcel and freight delivery within two to four business days across Europe. The network also supports the transport of dangerous goods by road, expanding DG capabilities beyond air. Additionally, FedEx has enhanced its FedEx International First service to enable early-morning express deliveries to 16 European countries, offering even greater flexibility for time-critical shipments.

These capabilities are supported by advanced digital shipment management tools, customs brokerage expertise, real-time tracking, and an extensive global network of out-of-home pickup points.

FedEx has an established presence in Slovakia, providing logistics solutions for exporters, manufacturers, eCommerce retailers and service companies. The Company operates eight facilities nationwide and employs over 180 team members, enhancing connectivity to major FedEx hubs in Germany, France, and the Netherlands, as well as transatlantic routes to the US.

Slovakia plays an increasingly important role in FedEx’s Central and Eastern European strategy. In recent years, the Company has expanded or built 19 facilities across six countries in the region, including two new facilities in Nitra and Trenčín (with one more to come in 2026, in Košice). These investments have improved transit times, export capacity and service availability for business customers.

With the 2025/2026 timetable change, Kombiverkehr is revamping its intermodal rail freight transport services between Germany and Spain. By introducing optimised direct train connections, higher traffic frequency and new consolidation points, the Company is creating an even more flexible transport service for freight forwarders and logistics companies.

With a high-performance train service and its new terminal participation in Barcelona Morrot, Kombiverkehr believes it is very well positioned to even better meet customers' requirements for efficient and climate-friendly long-distance transport by rail.

In future, Kombiverkehr will bundle all loading units for transport to Spain at two central hubs: Ludwigshafen KTL on the German side and Barcelona Morrot on the Spanish side. All rail transport to and from Spain will be efficiently consolidated and handled via these two terminal locations. The leaner processes are intended to ensure a more stable quality of service. Until now, the Frankfurt-based operator provided the services in cooperation with the participating railway companies in the form of multi-group trains, whose wagon groups were merged en route. This intermediate step has now been eliminated since the first trains departed last weekend.

With eleven round trips per week between Ludwigshafen and Barcelona, Kombiverkehr is significantly expanding the main axis of its Spanish transport operations. The new concept offers customers significantly more flexibility in the exchange of goods between the Iberian Peninsula and Germany, as well as other European countries connected via gateway transport.

In addition, new direct trains will run from Barcelona to Madrid and from Barcelona to Constanti, with three round trips per week in each direction. On the German side, Cologne-Eifeltor will also be closely integrated and will be directly connected to Ludwigshafen four times a week in each direction.

Kombiverkehr will also continue to serve the Basque Country twice a week in both directions with its Ludwigshafen – Hendaye v.v. train service. The Antwerp – Madrid v.v. route will also remain an integral part of the network, with three round trips per week.

The year 2025 was highlighted by the renewal of several major contracts for Daher’s logistics division. Leveraging its expertise, Daher strengthened its strategic partnerships thanks to client trust and its key role as a 3PL provider in the aerospace and industrial sectors. These achievements reflect a strategy built on innovation, flexibility, and operational excellence.

Three significant and long-standing contracts stand out:

Airbus Avionics: Since 2011, Daher has supported Airbus Avionics in its logistics operations in Toulouse. This renewed contract continues a relationship built on performance and adaptability. To meet increasing production rates, Daher has implemented an innovative transformation plan based on continuous improvement solutions tailored to customer requirements.

Sabena technics: As a specialist in aircraft maintenance, Sabena technics has chosen to extend its partnership with Daher for the outsourcing of its logistics operations, essential to the maintenance of commercial and military aircraft at the Bordeaux-Mérignac, France, site.

ITER: The world’s largest scientific programme dedicated to nuclear fusion has renewed its collaboration with Daher to ensure the logistics and transport of oversized components for the project. Since 2012, Daher has managed international flows and on-site operations, in order to ensure synchronised deliveries and the safety of installations. This renewal demonstrates ITER’s trust in a partner capable of meeting exceptional logistical challenges. Together, they contribute to building the energy of tomorrow.

These renewals reflect the confidence placed in Daher by its partners and its commitment to understanding and anticipating their needs. By leveraging process digitalisation, performance, and proximity, Daher continues on a path where operational excellence supports industrial ambitions.

This dynamic is part of a broader vision: to support partners while preparing for the future. Backed by this trust and its commitment to innovation, Daher is entering a new phase of development focused on international growth.

Building on strong partnerships and operational expertise, Daher aims to strengthen its presence in strategic markets, particularly in the US, Germany and the UK. The goal: to consolidate its position as a leader in industrial logistics in Europe and extend its know-how internationally.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has extended its supply chain solutions contract with a leading heavy equipment manufacturer for five more years. The contract extension is valued at approximately US$150.0 million. As part of this supply chain solutions contract, Wallenius Wilhelmsen will deliver supply chain management and freight forwarding services in several countries in Europe.

The renewed contract commenced in Q4. For this partner, the Company deliver a vast range of services including in-house logistics teams, processing services, inspection services, shipping services and supply chain solutions.

Earlier in December, Wallenius Wilhelmsen extended two other contracts with an estimated value of close to US$500.0 million.

The first of those contracts is with a leading premium European auto manufacturer and is extended by three additional years, with the new contract now ending in 2030. The contract is estimated to have a total value of US$580.0 million, with the extension value being US$384.0 million based on expected volumes. The contract extension includes additional volumes and trade lanes. Rates are in line with current market levels and the renewed agreement commenced in October, 2025. With both companies' ambition to reduce emissions, the contract includes a multi-fuel BAF mechanism to reduce emissions, in line with the trajectory of reaching net-zero in 2040.

The second contract is with a leading European heavy equipment manufacturer and is extended for two additional years with the new contract being valid through 2028. The contract has an estimated total value of US$175.0 million, with the extension value being US$114.0 million, based on expected volumes. The rates are in line with current market levels. The customer has committed to introducing a multi-fuel BAF as part of the extension period. The renewed agreement commenced on 01 December 2025.

FIEGE Air Cargo Logistics (FACL) will take over operations for the Cologne Bonn Cargo Centre at Cologne Bonn Airport from dnata. Starting 2026, FACL will become the long-term partner managing all general air cargo handling at the hub in North Rhine-Westphalia.

To manage the Cologne/Bonn facility, FACL has committed the seasoned logistics manager, Christian Biesecke whose last position saw him oversee cargo operations at the airports in Leipzig/Halle and Dresden as Area Manager Cargo and Logistics.

Taking over the Cologne Bonn Cargo Center is an important step in terms of the Company’s growth strategy. After overseeing customer operations in Frankfurt and Zurich, it is now taking on for the first time the entire General Cargo Handling at an airport.

FIEGE Air Cargo Logistics is a subsidiary of the Greven-based contract logistics specialist, FIEGE. FACL has been tasked with the physical handling of air cargo at the Lufthansa Cargo Centre (LCC) at Frankfurt Airport for a good five years now. Since the start of 2025, the Company has also been the chosen mail handling partner for Swiss WorldCargo at Zurich Airport. Additionally, BCL Buck CargoLogistik, a FIEGE subsidiary, also carries out ground handling activities at Frankfurt Airport for companies like Frankfurt Cargo Services GmbH (FCS) and Qatar Airways.

KLN Logistics has announced a new partnership with Arcelik Hitachi Home Appliances Sales Hong Kong Limited (‘AHHK’) to support its aftersales logistics and repair hub setup in Hong Kong. This collaboration strengthens KLN’s position in delivering tailored, high-performance logistics solutions for global home appliance leaders.

An efficient and responsive supply chain is vital to the success of the electronics and home appliance sector. KLN’s logistics expertise and regional strength will empower AHHK’s distribution network to deliver exceptional aftersales support, ensuring customers in Hong Kong receive timely services and dependable solutions.

Under the agreement, KLN will manage the setup of repair hub facilities, warehousing operations, aftersales delivery, installation and One Bell services for AHHK’s consumer products. KLN is serving the Hitachi workshop and warehouse parts area with 15,000 square feet, while handling 800 aftersales service delivery orders per month. This partnership builds on KLN’s proven expertise in scalable, tech-enabled logistics for multinational clients.

GEODIS has supported the seasonal relocation of 25 firefighting helicopters this autumn, managing their transfer from Palma del Río in Córdoba, Spain, to the port of San Antonio in Chile for Pegasus Aero Group. Carried out between September and early December, this complex operation requires around four weeks per shipment.

Meeting the tight deadlines for having helicopters ready on the other side of the globe is a major challenge. An end-to-end transport cycle takes about 24 days, making the coordination of maintenance, customs, ocean freight and final delivery a process that demands precise and agile planning.

GEODIS has been supporting Pegasus Aero Group, a Spanish air emergency operator, with the seasonal relocation of its firefighting helicopters since 2023. As wildfire seasons grow closer together, GEODIS ensures the on-time shipment of around 25 helicopters each year between operational regions, meeting increasingly tight deployment deadlines.

This mission requires close coordination with Pegasus’s technical teams, who must complete maintenance and prepare the aircraft for transport immediately after each wildfire season. GEODIS’s teams in Spain and Chile work with trusted partners to deliver a flexible end-to-end solution that adapts to last-minute readiness changes.

To support Pegasus’s operations, GEODIS manages the entire logistics chain: helicopter disassembly in Palma del Río, container loading, road transport to the Port of Sines, customs clearance via Sevilla, ocean freight, and final delivery to reassembly sites including Carriel Airport, 500 km south of San Antonio. Depending on the model, helicopters travel in high-cube 40-foot containers or disassembled on flat racks with separate units for the tail, rotors and blades.

Building on this success, GEODIS is developing an air freight solution for rotor and blade repairs in the US and exploring an expanded role in future seasonal flows.

This collaboration further strengthens GEODIS’s expertise in the Aerospace and Defence sector, reinforcing the Group’s ability to deliver complex and time-critical logistics solutions for industry-leading operators.

On 08 December 2025, Nagase & Co., Ltd. and Nippon Express Co., Ltd. signed a memorandum on initiatives for providing semiconductor materials for the semiconductor front end process in Dholera, India.

The goal of this memorandum is for Nagase & Co., which has wide-ranging businesses and history in India, and the NX Group, which handles semiconductor logistics in Japan, India, and around the world, to enter a partnership to deepen their knowledge of transporting and storing semiconductor materials in India, including dangerous goods.

Both companies will cooperate to build the semiconductor supply chain and strengthen relationships with local customers in Dholera, where there has been a rapid increase in investments in semiconductor plants, and contribute to the development of India’s domestic semiconductor industry.

As part of the NX Group Business Plan 2028, the NX Group positioned semiconductors as a priority industry, and is accelerating initiatives for logistics related to semiconductors. The NX Group has positioned the Indian market as one of its most important focuses for realising its long-term vision of becoming a logistics company with a strong presence in the global market.

The Group's 103 sales offices and 60 warehouses (approximately 417,970 m2 in total floor space) in 39 cities across India offer inventory management, inspection, assembly, export packaging, and customs brokerage among other end-to-end logistics services.

The NX Group is also working with the Indian government to build infrastructure in the states
of Gujarat and Assam, key centres for semiconductor manufacturing in India, for constructing plants, installing equipment, and product logistics after mass production begins. The Group is investing in specialised logistics centres and high-performance vehicles and working to train personnel to contribute to related businesses expanding into the Indian market. With this memorandum, these initiatives will be accelerated as the NX Group grows its presence as a leading player in semiconductor logistics.

DCS Group and XPO Logistics are strengthening their long-term partnership to help DCS Group continue to meet the exacting expectations of its customers through focused innovation and operational excellence.

As part of the evolving partnership, XPO Logistics has significantly expanded the dedicated fleet serving DCS Group, including newly liveried trailers. This investment supports hundreds of deliveries made every week from DCS Group’s flagship distribution hub in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

Powered by XPO Logistics’ proprietary Transport Management System (TMS), which provides enhanced tracking, DCS Group and XPO Logistics are improving visibility and working smarter to build a more sustainable logistics platform for DCS Group and its customers.

XPO Logistics has proven to be a true strategic partner for DCS, adapting, investing in innovation and helping it uphold the high service standards that customers expect.

Saudia Cargo, the leading global air cargo carrier, announced the extension of its significant cargo handling partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company. The renewed contract covers comprehensive cargo handling services at eight crucial international gateways in Europe and the US, underscoring Saudia Cargo’s commitment to operational excellence and expanding its global reach.

The extended agreement encompasses key European hubs including Amsterdam Schiphol, Brussels, Frankfurt, Paris CDG, London Heathrow, and Manchester, alongside major US airports: New York JFK and Washington Dulles International Airport. This renewal builds upon a robust working relationship that was first established in these locations in 2019, reinforcing the long-standing and growing collaboration between the two entities.

Saudia Cargo views this renewed partnership with WFS as pivotal to its strategy, signifying an unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled cargo services globally. WFS’s consistent high standards and operational excellence at these key international hubs are vital in supporting Saudia Cargo’s strategic expansion and ensuring seamless connectivity for customers worldwide.

Beyond these eight locations, WFS also provides cargo handling services for Saudia Cargo at Liege in Belgium, Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, India, as well as in Bangkok, Johannesburg, and Los Angeles, highlighting the extensive nature of their global collaboration.

WFS teams at these important airport stations possess extensive experience in delivering the high quality of service Saudia Cargo expects for its customers, and this new contract reflects WFS’s consistent ability to meet these standards.

The continued partnership reinforces Saudia Cargo’s dedication to leveraging strategic alliances to optimise its logistical network and provide efficient and reliable air freight solutions across its extensive global network.

Logicor has signed a significant lease extension with its long-term customer, DSV Contract Logistics Oy, for the logistics property located in Kouvola, Finland. The agreement covers approximately 31,000 m2 of warehouse and logistics space, reinforcing a partnership that has continued for more than a decade.

The logistics park, located in Tehontie 10, provides strong nationwide connectivity to Finland’s main transport routes and supports DSV Contract Logistics’ distribution network across the country. The location is well-suited to the customer’s operational needs, enabling efficient flows and reliable nationwide distribution.

Kouvola is an important location for DSV’s contract logistics operations, where it provides large-scale warehousing for various industrial sectors.

As part of the renewed lease, Logicor will undertake upgrades to the building’s technical systems to further enhance the property’s energy efficiency and sustainability performance.

Situated in Eastern Finland, Kouvola is a key transport node along major national routes, and Logicor continues to offer a range of available logistics and industrial units in the area.

CTP has signed a major lease agreement with global consumer goods company Procter & Gamble (P&G) for a new, 37,000 m2 logistics and production facility at CTPark Prague North. This milestone reinforces the park’s position as a leading European logistics hub.

Construction of the facility is now underway following a symbolic raising of the first column attended by senior representatives from P&G and CTP. The facility is scheduled for handover in September 2026, with operations expected to begin in 2027.

Procter & Gamble has been a key player in the Czech market for more than 30 years, operating from its headquarters in Prague and the Rakona production plant in Rakovník. The new facility will support P&G’s long-term growth by expanding its logistics capabilities in a location that offers seamless connections to European markets.

CTPark Prague North offers a strategic location for stocking from the Company’s European plants and, at the same time, efficient distribution within the Czech Republic and beyond.

The project has been designed to meet the highest technical, safety, and environmental standards. CTP collaborated with the Czech Technical University (ČVUT) on advanced fire-spread simulations to optimise safety and ensure the smooth operation of the automated warehouse. Sustainability is central to the project, which is targeting BREEAM Outstanding certification, one of the most stringent ESG standards in Europe.

CTPark Prague North is evolving into one of the most modern and comprehensive business parks in the Czech Republic. It offers a flexible range of logistics, production, warehouse, and office space and provides fast connections to Prague and Germany. The park also offers above-standard facilities for employees and the community, from green spaces and sports grounds to direct bus connections and CTP’s Clubhaus, with a café and canteen, medical services, and public spaces.

DP World has expanded its logistics footprint in Latin America with the opening of a new Customs Bonded Warehouse (Depósito Aduanero Logístico – DAL) at the Colón Logistics Park in Panama. Strategically located within the Colón Container Terminal, one of the region’s leading maritime gateways, the new facility enhances DP World’s ability to connect supply chains across Central and South America.

Spanning over 1,486 m2, the warehouse integrates port, logistics, and customs operations in a single location, enabling faster, more efficient, and cost-effective cargo management. Supervised by the National Customs Authority (ANA), the DAL allows goods to remain in bonded storage for up to three years while preserving their country-of-origin status under applicable free trade agreements. This bonded warehouse falls under DP World’s logistics services in the Dominican Republic and is supported by the team there.

By combining port, logistics, and customs processes under one roof, this facility represents a significant leap forward for Panama’s logistics ecosystem. It strengthens Panama’s role as a key gateway for trade across the Americas and reinforces DP World’s mission to make trade flow efficiently, sustainably, and seamlessly.

The DAL is designed to handle both international and domestic cargo with real-time traceability and centralised customer service through a digital control tower. Initially serving the food and beverage sector, the facility is equipped to manage a wide range of general cargo and can scale to meet rising demand.

From its strategic location within the Colón Free Zone, customers can access land, sea, air, and rail connections for streamlined transportation across Central and South America. The facility simplifies import and export processes, reduces lead times, and provides a single operational touchpoint for end-to-end logistics management.

The new bonded warehouse complements DP World’s growing logistics footprint in Panama. In 2024, the Company opened a freight forwarding office in Panama City, offering end-to-end solutions that include ocean and air freight, warehousing, customs clearance, and multimodal transport. Together, these investments strengthen DP World’s ability to deliver high-performance supply chain solutions across the region.

Through continued investment and innovation, DP World is reinforcing Panama’s position as a strategic logistics and connectivity hub for the Americas, delivering smarter, more resilient, and sustainable supply chains that move commerce across borders and closer to customers.

NewCold has announced a major expansion of its flagship UK facility in Wakefield. The new development, known as Wakefield III, marks a significant strategic investment designed to boost national frozen storage capacity, support growing customer needs, and reinforce the resilience of the UK food supply chain. The completion of Wakefield III will bring NewCold’s UK capacity to 344,000 pallet positions, further supported by the Corby facility.

Since its launch in 2015, NewCold Wakefield has become the largest deep-frozen storage and distribution centre in the UK, operating at ultra-low temperatures of –23C with best-in-class energy efficiency. With 142,800 pallet positions, 16 automated stacker cranes, and 28 loading docks, the facility has been central to serving leading food manufacturers and retailers across the country.

The Wakefield III project will add a new automated frozen high bay warehouse delivering 19,380 additional pallet locations, alongside development of the remaining three acres of the trailer parking yard. The extension will connect seamlessly with existing Phase 1 operations via new pallet conveyor systems linking the low bay and high bay warehouses.

To maximise efficiency, Wakefield III will:

> Integrate two additional automated stacker cranes
> Utilise the existing dispatch docks for streamlined outbound flows
> Include new plantrooms for O2-reduction systems and expanded refrigeration capacity
> Feature upgrades to existing automatic truck loading and unloading systems for improved thermal performance

This investment will enable NewCold to absorb increasing volume from key customers and particularly “overflow” pallet demand from customers while strengthening service continuity in a market where capacity is increasingly constrained.

Wakefield’s fully automate and rapid unloading technology already positions it as one of the world’s most advanced cold storage facilities. The addition of Wakefield III builds on this advantage, reinforcing NewCold’s ability to deliver speed, safety, and low energy consumption at scale.

With proximity to major motorways allowing 90.0% of delivery points to be reached within a single driver’s shift, Wakefield plays a critical role in reducing food kms and supporting nationwide distribution.

NewCold’s ongoing investment reinforces its commitment to creating a more resilient, energy-efficient and technologically advanced logistics network for the UK and beyond.

Panattoni is building a customised logistics centre for L.I.T. AG in Kabelsketal between Leipzig and Halle (Saale). On a site measuring approximately 103,500 m2, a new, high-performance site with a total of approximately 50,600 m2 of usable space will be erected for the international logistics service provider by August 2026. The project meets the highest technical requirements, sets sustainable standards and strengthens the region as a major logistics and automotive hub.

With the new build-to-suit project, a customised logistics centre will be created on the 103,500 m2 site in immediate proximity to the Schkeuditzer junction, the A14 federal motorway and the Leipzig/Halle Airport by August 2026 which, as an important site for the tenant, L.I.T., is a central project within the L.I.T. Group’s site strategy.

Construction has been underway since November 2025. The site is set to have approximately 50,600 m2 of usable space, which covers the entire bandwidth of modern logistics property development: Just under 43,000 m2 of logistics space plus approximately 2,500 m2 of office and social space, a generous mezzanine with approximately 4,000 m2 and flexible spaces. The entire site is designed to meet the requirements of WGK [water hazard class] 3 and special spaces for side-offloading meet the high demands of the automotive sector, among others.

The development of the site faced many challenges: A district heating line and the no-construction zone along the federal motorway required customised layout adjustments. Archaeological surveys carried out by the Landesamt für Denkmalpflege und Archäologie [State Department of Monument Maintenance and Archaeology] documented valuable finds from the late Stone Age and the Bronze Age. These finds were secured and preserved in close cooperation with all of the parties involved. There is also the expansion of a hub with a new signal light system in close cooperation with the municipality and the Landesstraßenbaubehörde (LSBB) [State Road Construction Authority], which not only improves the project, but also the industrial district’s overall connection to transport routes.

In addition, the project is being implemented in accordance with the Panattoni Green Building concept. The plan includes fossil-free heating with heat pumps, rainwater use, infrastructure to charge electric vehicles as well as complete coverage of the roofs with photovoltaics systems which will allow for a capacity of up to four megawatts. Measures like a wildflower, a natural pond, nesting boxes and beehives will create additional living spaces and increase the quality of time spent at the site. Thus, a site that meets economic, ecological and social requirements in equal measures will be created in Kabelsketal and is a clear statement for L.I.T. and the region regarding the future sustainability of the logistics sector.

DHL Global Forwarding has expanded its cold storage facilities close to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), US. This US$1.5 million investment enhances the facility's capacity to meet the growing demand for temperature-sensitive logistics, ensuring the safe and efficient handling of pharmaceutical, life science and healthcare goods for customers across multiple industries.

These include bioMérieux who partner with DHL Global Forwarding for temperature-sensitive logistics in the US. DHL’s expertise and advanced infrastructure give it confidence in maintaining product integrity across its supply chain.

The expanded LAX facility reflects DHL Group's broader Health Logistics strategy, which prioritises investments in temperature-sensitive infrastructure, digital solutions, and specialised teams across the region. This facility complements other regional initiatives, supporting secure, compliant, and efficient supply chains for healthcare and life science products.

This expansion is part of DHL Group's €2.0 billion investment over the next five years to enhance its logistics capabilities in the life sciences and healthcare sector. With 50.0% of the investment allocated to the Americas, 25.0% to Asia Pacific, and 25.0% to the EMEA region, DHL is expanding its global footprint to deliver integrated, faster, more reliable, and patient-centric logistics solutions wherever healthcare companies operate.

The facility features cutting-edge technology, best-in-class processes, and a highly experienced workforce, supporting temperature-controlled trans-shipments across the U.S. and the Americas, and strengthening Los Angeles as a critical gateway for trade flows from Asia Pacific and LATAM. Key features of the new cold storage facility include:

> Advanced Temperature Control: State-of-the-art systems maintain optimal conditions for pharmaceuticals, medical products, and consumer healthcare items.

> Automation & Digital Solutions: Real-time Environmental Monitoring System (EMS), temperature monitoring dashboards, and video surveillance ensure audit-ready, transparent operations.

> Increased Capacity: The expansion will significantly increase the storage capacity for temperature-sensitive shipments, allowing DHL to better serve its customers in the region.

> Sustainability Focus: In line with DHL's GoGreen Plus programme and Strategy 2030, the site includes electric forklifts, energy-efficient lighting, a paperless workflow, recycling programs, and low-emission infrastructure, supporting DHL's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

> Specialist Workforce: The facility employs 31 Life Sciences Specialists, with a combined 560 years of industry experience, certified in TAPA, CEIV Pharma, and HAZMAT, and trained regularly under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

> Global Compliance Standards: Based on the World Health Organisation's Good Distribution and Storage Practices, the DHL Air GxP certification is a baseline requirement across all DHL pharma stations to ensure stringent quality and compliance. Complementing this is the IATA CEIV Pharma certification, a globally recognised standard validating DHL's capability in handling high-value, time- and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments.

As part of DHL's global cold chain network, the LAX facility will connect seamlessly with 112 Air GxP-certified stations and 22 IATA CEIV Pharma-certified stations globally. This expansion not only supports the fast-growing demand in the US market but also strengthens Los Angeles's role as a critical gateway for temperature-sensitive trade between the Americas and Asia-Pacific.

The North American cold storage market, estimated at US$46.5 billion in 2025, is projected to more than double by 2032, and this facility positions DHL to support that growth effectively while complementing DHL Group's regional investments in Health Logistics.

Maersk has inaugurated its new depot in Manzanillo, Mexico marking a strategic investment of over US$15.0 million to reinforce the nation’s logistics network. Situated just 5 km from Manzanillo Port, the country’s busiest gateway handling nearly half of Mexico’s containerised cargo, the facility underscores Maersk’s long-term commitment to driving trade growth and supply chain resilience.

Spanning 31,000 m2, with capacity for 6,018 TEUs, the facility is designed to help reduce first- and last-mile bottlenecks, enabling faster, more efficient cargo flows through this strategic hub. By strengthening operational capacity at the port, Maersk reinforces supply chain resilience and supports Mexico’s growing role in global trade.

As a key hub for cargo arriving from Asia, Manzanillo connects directly to Mexico’s main industrial regions, including the Bajio and central corridor. Its scale and location make it essential for streamlining supply chains and supporting international trade across the country.

The new depot offers a suite of solutions designed to boost efficiency and reduce costs:

> Shunting services to cut truck idling at port terminals, reducing dwell times and congestion.
> Transloading for dry and refrigerated cargo, enabling transfer to 53’ boxes, flatbeds, or smaller distribution units while maintaining cold-chain integrity.
> Container management to optimise reception and delivery schedules, helping businesses manage warehouse space and inventory flow more effectively.
> Maintenance and repair for dry and reefer equipment, ensuring assets remain in peak condition.

Maersk’s footprint in Mexico spans over 59,000 m2 of warehousing in Mexico City and Tijuana, complemented by 250,000 m2 of depot capacity in Cuautitlán, Lázaro Cárdenas, and Manzanillo. The Company also operate air logistics hubs in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara. Looking ahead, Maersk plans to expand capabilities in Guadalajara and Monterrey and strengthen landside infrastructure to support Mexico–US cross-border trade.

FedEx has opened a new facility in Legnica, Poland. Strategically located and equipped with advanced infrastructure, the site enhances the Company’s ability to support local businesses and connect them to the global FedEx network spanning 220 markets.

The new location, situated at CTPark on Śmigłowcowa Street, is at the heart of a dynamic business zone, adjacent to a special economic area that hosts dozens of international companies. Its proximity to the A4 motorway, S3 expressway, and Katowice Airport ensures fast access to major transport corridors and a direct link with the FedEx global air network.

Its strategic location near key transport routes and the German border, Poland’s largest trading partner, positions FedEx to further develop cross-border logistics. It also enables it to offer more flexible, competitive services, and improve overall supply chain efficiency for customers.

The Legnica facility not only supports the current operational scale but is also designed to meet growing customer demand. With nearly four times more warehouse space, now totalling 2,350 m2, and advanced sorting systems, the facility significantly increases processing capacity. It features 40 courier ramps, four linehaul ramps, and four additional ramps for handling larger palletised shipments.

The facility also introduces new capabilities, including the handling of dangerous goods, addressing the specific needs of customers in the chemical, automotive, and industrial sectors.

Throughout the planning and development process, the local FedEx team in Legnica actively worked with designers to shape both the building and its operational features. The facility meets strict FedEx standards, ensuring reliable, high-quality service and providing a modern working environment for nearly 50 team members. Also, convenient access to public transport and local infrastructure further enhances daily working conditions.

Lake Washington Partners (LWKP), a national real estate investment and development firm, announced a lease with Freeport Logistics for 28,113 m2 at Coldwater Depot, a Class A distribution facility located in Avondale, Arizona, US. Freeport consolidated three separate locations into one modern hub when they took occupancy in November 2025.

The 95,890 m2 Coldwater facility combines the functionality modern operators require with the power and parking capacity to scale. The space offers 838 m2 of office, 32-foot clear heights, 66 dock-high doors, two grade-level doors, and 30 edge-of-dock levellers. There are 140 parking stalls and 55 trailer positions.

The property’s transportation advantages include building frontage on I-10 and full diamond interchanges at Fairway Road and Dysart Road. Tenants benefit from quick access to the Loop 101 and Loop 303 corridors and are five minutes from Phoenix Goodyear Airport, with numerous retail amenities within a five-mile radius.

Lake Washington Partners was represented by Dan Calihan, Pat Feeney Jr., and Tyler Vowels of CBRE, while Freeport was represented by Adrea Pringle and Ted Liles of Cresa.

Furniture Village has opened a National Distribution Centre at Prologis Park Marston Gate, UK. The facility became fully operational ahead of peak trading in Q4, 2025. It consolidates the Company’s national and regional distribution services while also housing office space for operational support and a bespoke training facility. It establishes an expanded, technology-enhanced hub for fulfilment and customer service teams.

By relocating its operation to larger premises immediately adjacent to its existing National Distribution Centre, Furniture Village is doubling its logistical capacity, supporting faster delivery times for customers. This strengthens service capabilities nationwide and provides the scale the Company needs to support rising order volumes.

A comprehensive refurbishment by Prologis included the renewal of offices and taking the unit to an EPC A rating. Prologis Essentials has provided procurement assistance to Furniture Village in relation to elements of its fit-out including wide aisle racking and LED lighting.

By remaining at Marston Gate, Furniture Village has retained its experienced workforce. A bespoke skills academy has also been created.

Montagu Evans represented Furniture Village. Colliers, Adroit and Savills represented Prologis.

P3 Logistic Parks has signed a contract to build a BTS (build-to-suit) warehouse for Mexen, a distributor of interior design equipment, particularly for kitchens and bathrooms.

The contract parties have agreed that P3 is to construct a building with a total area of 41,152 m2 at the new P3 Błonie II location, situated in the immediate vicinity of the existing P3 Błonie Park. Construction for Mexen is expected to commence as early as this year, with the developer already holding a valid building permit.

The new facility will become Mexen's central distribution hub. It will comprise warehouse space of 40,160 m2 and office space of 992 m2, designed to meet the tenant's individual needs. The Company already operates in the neighbouring P3 Błonie Park, where it occupies 15,500 m2. Once the new warehouse is commissioned, Mexen will have over 56,000 m2 at its disposal at this Warsaw suburban location.

Błonie has remained one of the most attractive warehouse areas for years, attracting companies from the eCommerce, distribution, and contract logistics industries. P3's new investment will further strengthen the prospects of the region.

The new building will be constructed on an 8.8-hectare plot and will be equipped with environmentally friendly solutions to achieve the highest energy efficiency. These solutions will include:

> PIR core panels for better insulation against external factors
> reinforced roof structure with a photovoltaic system
> energy-efficient LED lighting with a DALI automatic control system
> electric vehicle charging stations.

The facility will be built in accordance with the principles of sustainable development, to a standard required for the BREEAM Excellent rating certification.

The location of both P3 Błonie and P3 Błonie II Parks and their vicinity of the DK92 and the A2 motorway junction make Warsaw and key transport routes to western and central Poland easily accessible. P3 Błonie II, where the tailor-made warehouse is going to be built, along with the existing P3 Błonie Park with its area of over 365,000 m2, will form together one of the largest logistics complexes in Poland, offering the total area of over 400,000 m2. And 35,000 m2 of space at P3 Błonie is still available for lease.

Logicor has redesigned and expanded its logistics platform in Houplines, located just a few kilometres from Lille, France, and with immediate access to the A25 motorway. The objective of this transformation: to provide Smyths Toys, a major player in the toy retail sector, with a warehouse fully adapted to its storage requirements. Thanks to the extension delivered by Logicor, Smyths Toys now benefits from a unified and optimised platform offering nearly 50,000 m2, allowing the retailer to operate under optimal conditions ahead of the holiday season.

As part of its strategy to internalise its logistics activities, the Irish toy and leisure specialist Smyths Toys recently chose to establish itself within Logicor Houplines Park under a long-term lease. Ideally located north-west of Lille on the A25, the park provides direct access to key motorway networks serving northern France and Europe. This strategic location enables Smyths Toys to ensure a smooth distribution of its products, both to its store network and for direct-to-consumer deliveries.

The site leased by Smyths Toys included, from the signing of the lease, the creation of an additional warehouse area. The extension carried out by Logicor has connected two existing buildings, forming a single complex of nearly 50,000 m2. This 5,000 m2 ICPE-certified extension provides Smyths Toys with increased logistics capacity within a unified and optimised platform.

Smyths Toys now joins Heppner, a specialist in transport and logistics, already established on the site. Discussions are currently underway to welcome a third customer to the park in early 2026.

Prologis has renewed its cooperation with Dr. Max, one of the largest pharmacy chains in Central Europe. The Company will continue to operate 6,300 m2 of modern logistics space in Prologis Park Prague-Rudná, a key hub supporting Dr. Max’s rapidly growing online business.

The warehouse serves as a dedicated facility for processing online orders of over-the-counter medicines and health-care products. In addition to numerous sustainable solutions, including LED lighting and smart metering, it features a large steel mezzanine, a belt conveyor and two Kardex-type automated storage systems, advanced vertical solutions that significantly increase picking efficiency, reduce errors and optimise the use of space. These technologies support Dr. Max in handling a continuously growing order volume with high accuracy and speed.

Online pharmacy sales have become one of the fastest-growing areas of the Czech healthcare retail market. The pandemic accelerated this shift, with major chains recording strong double-digit growth, and demand has remained elevated ever since, particularly in categories such as vitamins and nutritional supplements, which are regularly used by the majority of Czech consumers.

Today, eCommerce represents a substantial share of overall OTC growth and continues to push expectations for faster delivery and reliable fulfilment. As the volume of online orders continues to rise and customer expectations for fast delivery increase, Dr. Max need logistics space that helps it react quickly and scale operations without disruption.

Prologis Park Prague-Rudná offers a strategic location close to Prague and excellent motorway access, which is essential for eCommerce operations. Renewing the lease with Prologis was a natural decision that supports long-term online growth.

Prologis Park Prague-Rudná is located just west of Prague with direct access to the D5 motorway, offering fast connectivity to the Czech capital, Germany and the wider Central European region. The park is one of the most established logistics destinations in the country, valued for its accessibility, technical quality and strong customer community.

Alliance Healthcare, one of Europe’s leading distributors and wholesale suppliers of pharmaceutical, surgical, medical, and healthcare products, has renewed its lease of 2,550 m2 at Prologis Park Bratislava. The Company has been operating at the park since 2016 and will continue to serve the Slovak market from this strategic location.

The renewal ensures that Alliance Healthcare maintains a modern warehouse facility adapted to the strict requirements of pharmaceutical logistics. The space includes temperature-controlled areas that safeguard the quality and safety of medical products in line with the highest standards.

This renewal further underscores Prologis’ ability to provide customised solutions for leading pharmaceutical companies and support the sector’s growth in Slovakia.

Strategically located just 20 km from Bratislava and 16 km from the airport, the park with more than 500,000 m2 of operational space also boasts excellent connections to Austria and Hungary. In addition to temperature control, the warehouse buildings are equipped with Smart Metering for efficient monitoring and management of energy consumption, charging stations for electric vehicles, rest areas and advanced site security. With modern infrastructure and scalable space options, the park continues to attract leading companies from various industries.

SHEIN has opened an eCommerce logistics hub in Wrocław, Poland. The new centre is one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in Europe and will serve as SHEIN’s primary European logistics hub, enabling faster and smoother deliveries to more than 100 million customers across the continent.

The state-of-the-art hub will support at least 5,000 jobs in Lower Silesia, making SHEIN one of the region’s largest job creators. This is part of SHEIN’s long-term commitment to Poland, where it established its first European logistics operations in 2022 and has already created more than 3,000 jobs across its facilities in Poland.

The hub features cutting-edge robotic picking systems and automated sorting lines that will enable faster throughput and operational efficiency while maintaining strict quality standards, setting a new benchmark for eCommerce logistics in Europe. The site is one of the most technologically advanced European eCommerce warehouses in and at full capacity will cover 740,000 m2 of warehouse space in the Wrocław region.

As part of its commitment to Lower Silesia, SHEIN collaborates with more than 170 local small and medium-sized enterprises in the areas of transport, packaging, and professional services.

The new logistics centre will also support Polish and European brands and sellers on SHEIN, enhancing their access to SHEIN’s large consumer base and enabling them to benefiting from high quality logistics and fulfilment services, at some of the most competitive rates in the industry.

IFS has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Softeon, a provider of cloud-native Warehouse Management, Warehouse Execution and Distributed Order Management solutions. This strategic move extends IFS's Industrial AI capabilities into the US$8.6 billion warehouse management systems market, creating an integrated platform that connects manufacturing operations seamlessly with intelligent warehouse execution.

The acquisition represents a natural evolution of IFS's manufacturing industry capabilities. As global enterprises face mounting pressure to modernize supply chains, rebuild aging infrastructure, and navigate persistent labour shortages, the connection between production and distribution has never been more critical. Softeon's sophisticated WMS and WES capabilities are essential for IFS customers in complex industries where warehouse operations must match the precision and intelligence of their manufacturing processes. Softeon customers include world-class organisations such as Sears Homes Services, Sony DADC and DB Schenker Logistics.

IFS and Softeon are positioned to challenge the traditional WMS segment by applying Industrial AI directly into warehouse operations. Where legacy systems rely on manual processes and paper-based workflows, the combined solution will embed agentic AI and physical AI orchestration into every aspect of warehouse management, from fulfilment and labour optimisation to real-time yard visibility and automation integration.

The acquisition builds directly on IFS's vision: AI succeeds in complex industries not through generic productivity tools, but through contextual, industry-specific intelligence, embedded where work happens. Softeon's cloud-native platform provides the ideal foundation for IFS.ai to transform warehouse operations with the same approach that is already multiplying workforce capacity across field service, asset management, and manufacturing.

The combined solution will leverage IFS's partnerships with leading robotics companies including Boston Dynamics and 1X Technologies to create fully autonomous warehouse environments. Physical AI in the form of humanoid robots and autonomous mobile robots will work alongside IFS Loops Digital Workers to orchestrate complex warehouse workflows. All within a single integrated platform designed for mission-critical industrial operations.

Softeon's native integrations with robotics, voice systems, and automation technologies, combined with IFS.ai's agentic capabilities, unlock significant opportunities for warehouse intelligence. IFS Loops Digital Workers will process orders and manage inventory around the clock. Robotic systems will handle physical tasks and capture operational data. Human workers will be elevated to higher-value judgment calls and exception management, multiplying total warehouse capacity exactly when labour shortages have reached crisis levels.

The WMS segment, growing at 12.0% annually, is primed for disruption. Traditional vendors have struggled to integrate modern AI and robotics capabilities into legacy architectures. The combination of Softeon's cloud-native platform with IFS's Industrial AI and robotics partnerships creates a fundamentally different offering – one where warehouse intelligence isn't bolted on, but architected from the ground up for autonomous, intelligent operations at enterprise scale.

For IFS customers across aerospace and defence, energy, engineering and construction, manufacturing, and transport, the acquisition delivers immediate value. Sophisticated global enterprises require warehouse capabilities that match the intricacy of their production systems. Softeon's proven WMS and WES solutions, now enhanced with IFS.ai, provide exactly that – enabling end-to-end supply chain orchestration where manufacturing, warehouse execution, and field service operations work as one intelligent system.

The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

In today's fast-moving logistics landscape, the pressure to ensure accurate, on-time deliveries has never been greater. Every missed delivery appointment impacts business operations, customer satisfaction and bottom lines. For logistics providers, planning complex delivery routes demands valuable resources and expertise, while customers increasingly expect the trifecta of speed, cost and sustainability.

The challenge is clear: how do you optimise efficiency, reduce costs and minimise environmental impact, all while maintaining the highest service standards?

CEVA is committed to injecting innovation and technology into its logistics and transport services to help its customers. Its response to this growing challenge is the deployment of a dynamic AI-powered last mile route dispatching tool. Already, it’s revolutionising local pickup and delivery operations in over 40 locations throughout the mainland US. This advanced AI-driven software is designed to optimise and standardise CEVA’s dispatching practices, enabling the Company to deliver exceptional service while supporting its sustainability goals and those of its customers.

Local first and final mile dispatch planning is complex and riddled with exceptions. Vehicle capacities, service requirements, appointments, and location specificities have traditionally presented an immense number of variables to assume when creating routing plans. But modern route planning takes into consideration things like dock congestion, traffic patterns, loading configurations, and customer preferences. That’s why leveraging a tool based on AI can be powerful, leveraging data, preferences, and restrictions into an automatic workflow to design the most efficient route plans.

By integrating this technology into CEVA’s existing transport management systems, the software processes complex information to create optimised delivery routes. The AI algorithms handle the planning, consolidation, and dispatching of deliveries, freeing dispatchers to focus on exception management and customer service, where human expertise matters most. The system's machine learning capabilities enable predictive analytics that anticipate where customer pickups will occur, dwell time assumptions for stops and identify the most efficient routes.

With success at more than 40 US sites, including fewer transport routes, increased cargo delivery volumes, improved on-time delivery performance, and a 40.0% improvement in planning productivity, CEVA is now looking to expand the use of the AI-route planning tool into European markets, particularly the UK and France. CEVA is also expanding into milk run optimisation of full truckload and part truckload transports for dedicated services in the US The benefits are broad and impact many aspects of CEVA’s operations, including:

> Standardisation: Uniform processes across all locations ensure consistency and quality in delivery service, regardless of where shipments originate or their destination.
> Optimised Routing: Advanced algorithms determine the most efficient routes, significantly reducing travel time and fuel consumption while helping drivers avoid missed appointments and travel shorter distances. The technology determines the right size of vehicle and cargo optimisation while generating the most efficient routes.
> Resource Utilisation: Improved utilisation of available equipment capacity provides better resource allocation across local markets.
> Data-Driven Decisions: Comprehensive analytics identify operational trends, enabling continuous improvement and strategic planning.

One critical aspect of route planning is its impact on the environment. Optimised deliveries mean fewer miles travelled, which directly translates to reduced carbon emissions. By minimising unnecessary miles, CEVA reduces both fuel consumption and emissions, and optimised routing reduces dwell time, the period when vehicles idle, which is particularly important since idling vehicles consume more fuel than moving ones.

XPO Logistics has launched a new dedicated Duo-Trailer operation for Saint-Gobain Placo in Spain. This initiative, developed in close collaboration with Saint-Gobain, enhances logistics efficiency, reduces CO2 emissions, and further strengthens a long-standing partnership built over more than a decade.

The new line, already in operation, makes daily trips from the Saint-Gobain Placo plant in Zaragoza to various strategic destinations in Catalonia. This solution optimises national logistics flows, increases load capacity and reduces CO2 emissions by up to 30.0% per trip, saving more than 20 tonnes of CO2 each year.

These types of solutions also help mitigate the growing labour shortage in the road transport sector, while maintaining an efficient supply chain.

This co-designed operation directly responds to Saint-Gobain Placo’s logistics needs, enabling greater load optimisation while supporting its sustainability objectives and reinforcing a long-standing, trust-based collaboration.

The relationship between XPO Logistics and Saint-Gobain dates back more than a decade and extends to other key markets such as the UK and France. Across these markets, XPO Logistics works in close partnership with Saint-Gobain, supporting complex logistics operations through tailored, innovative and sustainable solutions.

DHL Global Forwarding and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) have signed a new framework agreement, further deepening their joint commitment to decarbonising the air freight industry. Building on their milestone partnership, established in 2022, this agreement introduces a clear focus on emission reduction claims, emphasising the development of market-ready book-and-claim models to advance sustainable air freight solutions across the sector.

This framework agreement shows what collaborative decarbonisation in air freight can look like. Emission Reduction Rights provide predictability, scalability, and transparency - three critical factors for sustainable aviation fuels to make a real impact within the market. Together with AFKLMP, DHL is establishing a foundation that can serve as a model for the entire industry.

As part of the new agreement, DHL Global Forwarding recently signed a work order for 35,000 metric tons of CO2e WTW (Well-to-Wheel) emission reduction rights. This collaboration with AFKLMP goes far beyond traditional sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement. Rather than relying solely on transactional fuel purchases, the partnership centres on a structured, long-term approach to accelerate the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels and digital verification processes in the marketplace. For DHL, this is a strategic move that strengthens its position as a leader in emission-reduced air freight.

AFKLMP has long been one of the top-performing partners in DHL's GoGreen Carrier Evaluation Programme, and actively participates in joint industry initiatives, conferences, and webinars to promote transparency, standards, and practical solutions for more sustainable air freight. Both companies share the goal of further developing book-and-claim models to ensure businesses of all sizes have access to reliable and scalable emission reductions, even if sustainable fuels and technologies are not yet physically available on their trade lanes.

The partnership with AFKLMP plays a central role in DHL Group's aim to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuels to 30.0% by 2030, by enabling measurable emission reductions and paving the way for standardised, globally applicable market mechanisms.

The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) announced that Hapag-Lloyd is a winner of its second tender for ocean shipping using hydrogen-derived e-methanol. Through this agreement, ZEMBA members have committed to collectively abate at least 120,000 metric tons of CO2e over a minimum of three years, with Hapag-Lloyd contributing the lion’s share of these volumes.

Beginning in 2027, Hapag-Lloyd will deploy e-methanol on a trans-oceanic lane on large methanol dual-fuel containerships. The e-methanol will be made with very low-carbon hydrogen produced with renewable energy and will deliver a carbon intensity reduction of at least 90.0% on a lifecycle basis relative to conventional high emission fuel.

The ZEMBA is a non-profit buyer’s group within the maritime sector, currently comprising over 45 members, including international heavyweights like Amazon, IKEA, and Nike. It aims to accelerate commercial zero-emission shipping, enable economies of scale, and help cargo owners maximise emissions reduction potential beyond what any one buyer could accomplish alone.

At a time when sourcing scalable e-fuels remains a major challenge for the entire industry, winning the second ZEMBA tender is a significant milestone for Hapag-Lloyd. Deploying e-methanol is an essential step in its journey to reach net-zero fleet operations by 2045.

Following Hapag-Lloyd’s successful win of ZEMBA’s inaugural 2024 tender for biomethane this second award marks the next step toward scaling zero- and near-zero-emission fuels.

Kuehne + Nagel and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), Switzerland’s premium airline, are strengthening their strategic partnership to drive more sustainable aviation. With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, both companies will collaborate on sustainability projects, with a particular focus on innovative technologies to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

The partnership centres on a shared commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Synhelion, a Swiss cleantech pioneer that converts sunlight into renewable synthetic fuels like solar jet fuel. To support scaling this technology, Kuehne + Nagel, SWISS, and its air freight division Swiss WorldCargo, have agreed on a long-term offtake agreement of SAF that provides Synhelion with planning security and drives innovation in the sector. This commitment provides producers such as Synhelion with the certainty needed to expand their output and advance new technologies.

Starting in 2027, Kuehne + Nagel will purchase Synhelion SAF from SWISS under a five-year agreement for its cargo shipments by Swiss WorldCargo. This reinforces its commitment to decarbonising logistics and offers customers the opportunity to reduce their CO2 footprint.

Sustainable aviation fuels remain scarce and costly, but to meet the aviation industry’s climate targets, scaling the production of synthetic SAF is required. By taking the lead, Kuehne + Nagel, SWISS and Synhelion aim to accelerate these technologies, making them economically viable.

XPO Logistics has renewed its commitment to ADEME's Objectif CO2 Charter with a new approved action plan covering the period 2025-2027. The plan aims to reduce emissions from the Company’s activities in France by more than 8.0%, representing almost 14,800 tonnes of CO2 avoided by the end of 2027, compared with the results for 2024.

Originally signed in 2007 and renewed every two to three years, the Objectif CO2 Charter is a voluntary national programme that encourages companies to take a structured and results-driven approach to reducing the environmental impact of their transport and logistics operations.

To achieve this new objective, XPO Logistics will implement an operational roadmap built around 11 actions grouped into four strategic areas: vehicle efficiency, energy transition and alternative fuels, driver engagement and eco-driving, and optimisation of transport flows. Beyond reducing its own footprint, the Company sees this plan as support for its customers' decarbonisation goals by offering more energy-efficient logistics and transport solutions. This programme is one of the steps supporting XPO Logistics’ European sustainability ambition, including reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25.0% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, with France among the countries driving early execution.

This commitment focuses on four key areas:

> Modernisation of the vehicle fleet (1.2% of the target)
By 2027, 90.0% of vehicles will be equipped with stand-alone air conditioning (compared with 63.5% in 2024). Intelligent tyre management, using a real-time monitoring system, will help reduce wear, fuel consumption and operating costs.

> Transitioning to alternative fuels (6.6% of the target)
Decarbonisation also requires diversifying energy sources. The use of HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) is growing significantly, with a target of 256 vehicles powered by HVO by 2027. At the same time, fleet electrification is accelerating rapidly, with 230 electric vehicles expected by the end of 2027 compared with 65 in 2024. In addition, the deployment of bio-NGV-powered vehicles will continue gradually, depending on market availability and customer needs.

> Mobilising drivers (0.2% of the target)
People remain at the heart of the transition. XPO Logistics is strengthening its eco-driving training programme, with the aim of raising awareness among more than 84.0% of drivers each year by 2027. This approach is designed to continuously improve driving practices, with the goal of achieving an average eco-driving score of 8.8 out of 10 by the same date.

> Optimising the organisation of flows (0.3% of the target)
Logistical efficiency is also being improved, with a particular focus on optimising the volume-to-weight ratio for each palletised distribution haul. XPO Logistics is also focusing on expanding combined rail-road transport, aiming for an annual increase of 3.0% in volumes transported (in tonne-kilometres), to reach 31.75 million t.km in 2027.

GXO Logistics, Inc. announced the appointment of Karen Bomber as Chief Commercial Officer, reporting to CEO Patrick Kelleher, effective 26 January 2026. Bomber will be responsible for GXO’s global go-to-market strategy, with a clear, unified approach to customer relationships and pricing and a particular focus on accelerating sales in high-growth segments, verticals and geographies.

Bomber brings more than 25 years of experience in commercial strategy, transformation and growth across the energy, industrial automation and retail technology sectors. She has a proven track record building customer-centric commercial strategies, launching new revenue streams and forging strategic partnerships across industries.

GXO’s organic growth opportunity is significant. Karen’s deep expertise in building customer-centric strategies and driving sustainable growth will be instrumental in accelerating its expansion in high-growth segments, verticals and geographies. Her leadership will help strengthen existing customer relationships, forge new partnerships and deliver even more value to customers.

Most recently, Bomber served as Chief Commercial Officer for ABB’s Energy Industries division, a technology leader in electrification and automation. Prior to ABB, she held leadership roles at Honeywell, InVue Security Products and Tyco in Business Development, Marketing and Product Management.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced the appointments of a new Chairman, President, and Vice Presidents, from 01 April 2026. Takeshi Hashimoto will transition to the role of Chairman of the Board and Jotaro Tamura has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer.

The new CEO was previously a Senior Managing Executive Officer, Managing Director of MOL (Asia Oceania) and the Company’s Chief Strategy Officer. He aims to place greater emphasis on strengthening teamwork among the management team. From this standpoint, he intends to swiftly establish and implement a new structure requiring close coordination with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

Hisashi Umemura has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Executive Officer
(Chief Operating Officer), whilst Kazuya Hamazaki has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Executive Officer (Chief Financial Officer).

DHL Express has made two key leadership appointments in Asia Pacific: Chee Choong Ng as Senior Vice President of Human Resources (HR) for Asia Pacific, and Samuel Lee as Managing Director for Taiwan. These appointments, which take effect on 01 January 2026, underscore DHL’s commitment to strengthening its people strategy and accelerating growth in one of the region’s most dynamic markets.

Previously the Managing Director for Taiwan, Chee Choong, takes over the Asia Pacific region’s HR portfolio from Mateen Thiruselvaam, who has retired after many years of dedication at DHL Express. Chee Choong brings over two decades of experience within DHL Group and the logistics industry. He first joined DHL in 2004, holding various operational roles before becoming Hong Kong’s Vice President for Operations in 2017. In the last few years, he was tasked to lead Hong Kong and Taiwan, respectively, in 2020 and 2024, where he achieved a record employee engagement rate, and improvements in customer satisfaction and operational excellence levels.

In his new role, Chee Choong will lead strategic initiatives to position DHL Express as the employer of choice in a rapidly evolving workplace landscape. With emerging technologies, changing labour patterns and segment sizes shaping the future of work, Chee Choong’s achievements in people development and engagement will be instrumental in driving HR transformation across the region.

Following Chee Choong’s move, Samuel Lee will take over the role of Managing Director for DHL Express in Taiwan. He has been a seasoned DHL Express leader since 1998. He has an impressive career spanning Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, where he played a key role in building and expanding DHL’s strategic hubs in those territories. He was most recently the General Manager of the Central Asia Hub in Hong Kong, achieving record-breaking performance, exceptional employee engagement scores, and the seamless completion of a €376.0 million expansion project in 2023.

Taiwan’s robust technology sector, thriving eCommerce industry, and strong export-oriented economy make it a critical market for DHL Express. Samuel’s deep operational expertise and years of leadership will ensure DHL continues to deliver world-class service and support the growth of businesses in this dynamic market.

PML (Perishable Movements Ltd) was founded by Mike Parr in 2003 and the business was acquired by Seafrigo in July 2023, with Parr retained as a Director. In August 2024, Parr was appointed CEO of PML Seafrigo UK and Ireland, a role he officially leaves on 06 January 2026.

Parr’s departure has triggered the appointment of Sean Smith as PML Seafrigo’s new CEO. Smith takes up the position effective from 01 December 2025.

With an extensive background in logistics working with air, ocean and road freight, Smith also brings an impressive track record in the provision of strategic business advice to the role, servicing a range of clients seeking his proven expertise in identifying a roadmap designed to deliver against defined performance goals.

Having formerly worked for a privately owned family business which was acquired by a global logistics operator, Smith is well placed to take over the stewardship of PML Seafrigo and continue its evolutionary growth within the Seafrigo Group.

Sean Smith was attracted to the significant potential that exists within PML Seafrigo and excited by the prospect of leading the company into the next chapter of its progression. PML Seafrigo already enjoys an enviable reputation for customer service excellence and a genuine superior quality service proposition. His job will be to harness these – and other – key values and work with the team to establish a new blueprint for success in line with the vision he shares with the Seafrigo Group.

Smith will oversee a team of 115 permanent staff and will be based at PML Seafrigo’s Heathrow and Kent sites.

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) has announced the appointment of Greg Mays as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective 01 January 2026. Mr. Mays succeeds Mike Berger, who is retiring. Mr. Berger will remain with ATSG in an advisory capacity for part of 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.

Mr. Mays, who was appointed President of ATSG in September 2025, is a seasoned aviation executive whose leadership has consistently delivered growth and operational excellence. As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Sun Country Airlines, he guided the carrier through periods of rapid change and performance improvement. Earlier in his career, he played a key role at Alaska Airlines, helping to strengthen maintenance, engineering, and labour relations during a time of transformation. He also spent more than a decade at Delta Air Lines, where he oversaw complex global operations in maintenance, ground handling, and cargo.

Mr. Berger joined ATSG in 2018, holding the roles of Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, and President of Airborne Global Solutions before being promoted to President in 2023 and Chief Executive Officer in 2024.

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) is a provider of aircraft leasing and air cargo transportation solutions for both domestic and international air carriers, as well as companies seeking outsourced air cargo services. ATSG is the global leader in freighter aircraft leasing with a fleet that includes Boeing 767, Airbus A321, and Airbus A330 aircraft. A diverse portfolio of subsidiaries encompasses ATSG's Lease+Plus aircraft leasing strategy, including three airlines holding separate and distinct U.S. FAA Part 121 Air Carrier certificates, to provide air cargo lift, passenger ACMI and charter services, aircraft maintenance, airport ground services, and material handling equipment engineering and service. ATSG subsidiaries include ABX Air, Inc.; Airborne Global Solutions, Inc.; Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, Inc.; Air Transport International, Inc.; Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc.; and Omni Air International, LLC.

Crowley announced that Jen Leonard has been appointed Chief People Officer, effective 01 January 2026, leading its enterprise-wide activities to sustain an elite culture and high performance at the maritime, logistics and energy solutions company.

As Vice President of Crowley's Talent and Culture group since 2023, Leonard has been instrumental in advancing the Company's human capital strategy and programmes. These include talent strategies for employee performance, experience and engagement, such as corporate citizenship and learning and development functions, that align people's work with business outcomes.

As Chief People Officer, Leonard will lead Crowley's multi-faceted People and Culture organisation, including talent acquisition, human resources, compensation and benefits, and its inclusive culture and community activities, such as workforce development in marine and professional careers. Leonard succeeds Megan Davidson, who was recently named the Company's Chief Operating Officer, effective 01 January.

XPO, Inc. announced that Brad Jacobs will step down as Executive Chairman of the Board, effective 31 December 2025. Jacobs has led XPO since 2011. He will transition to the role of Special Advisor to the Company through 30 June 2026.

Mario Harik will serve as Chairman of the Board while continuing in his role as CEO, which he has held since 2022. Harik’s increased responsibility underscores the Company’s commitment to continuity of strategy and long-term value creation for customers, employees, and shareholders.

GXO Logistics, Inc. announced that Brad Jacobs will step down as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, effective 31 December 2025. Patrick Byrne will assume the role of Non-Executive Chairman at that time.

The Chairman transition follows a period of significant transformation at GXO, including the appointment of CEO Patrick Kelleher, several additional senior leadership hires, the appointment of seven new, independent board members and regulatory approval of GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton.

When GXO spin-off was completed, Jacobs committed to staying on for three years as Chairman. More than four years later, the leadership team is well-positioned to drive GXO’s next chapter of growth.

Byrne, who joined the GXO Board in July 2025, brings more than 30 years of experience in digital transformation and operational leadership. He previously served as CEO of GE Digital and Senior Vice President of Operational Transformation at General Electric, following senior leadership roles at Fortive, Danaher and Tektronix.

Byrne currently serves as Non-Executive Chair of Diebold Nixdorf and Chair of Verra Mobility and previously served as an Independent Director at Micron Technology.

Henrik Kjelgaard, Senior Executive Vice President (SEVP) of Corporate Development and member of Group Executive Committee, has decided to leave DSV to pursue a career outside the company.

After more than six years with DSV, Henrik Kjelgaard has decided to step down as SEVP of Corporate Development to pursue new paths. To ensure a smooth transition, Henrik Kjelgaard will stay until the end of January.

Corporate Development will be dissolved, and all areas of responsibility will be transferred to other departments. No new member of the Group Executive Committee will be appointed.