CMA CGM delivered resilient results in Q1, 2026 and demonstrated its ability to adapt in the context of heightened geopolitical tensions and a volatile market environment. The CMA CGM Group continued to demonstrate agility and operational discipline to optimise fleet deployment, adapt its services and control costs, while pursuing strategic investments across the entire value chain.

In Q1, 2026, revenue amounted to US$13.2 billion, stable compared to the first quarter of 2025 (-0.2%). EBITDA reached US$2.1 billion, down 31.6%, representing an EBITDA margin of 16.0%, a decrease of 7.3 points compared to Q1, 2025. This decline is mainly attributable to the maritime activity, due to a high comparison base in Q1, 2025 and a less favourable market environment in Q1, 2026.

In the Maritime segment, transported volumes amounted to 5.9 million TEUs in Q1, 2026, slightly up by 1.5% compared to Q1, 2025, driven by growing demand in a volatile market environment. Maritime revenue reached US$8.0 billion, down 8.5% compared to Q1, 2025, mainly due to an average revenue per TEU of US$1,351, decreasing by 9.8% year-on-year. EBITDA stood at US$1.5 billion, compared to US$2.5 billion in Q1, 2025. The EBITDA margin declined by 10.3 percentage points to 18.6%, reflecting lower freight rates compared to the previous year, despite a rebound in spot rates at the end of the quarter.

In shipping, CMA CGM recorded volume growth and continued to adapt its network and services. The Group announced the launch of the “DAY 10” product within the OCEAN Alliance, featuring 41 services operated on the main East-West trade routes and a total capacity of 5.3 million TEUs. Several services were launched, including the Ocean Rise Express connecting Japan, South China and Northern Europe, while others were strengthened, such as the Eagle Express 1 between Japan and the U.S. West Coast.

In March, CMA CGM launched the PCRF XL service, an enhanced weekly connection between Northern Europe, the French West Indies and Central America, operated with seven 6,000-TEU vessels, targeting 300,000 transshipped containers annually by 2027 as part of the “Caribbean Hub” strategy.

Lastly, in response to the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, the Group implemented alternative multimodal corridors to maintain supply chain continuity to and from Gulf countries despite navigation constraints.

The Group also continued to modernise its fleet with the entry into service of the CMA CGM MONTE CRISTO, the Group’s 400th owned vessel and the first in a new series of methanol-powered container ships.

Logistics revenue amounted to US$4.6 billion in Q1, 2026, up 6.6% compared to Q1, 2025, mainly due to perimeter effects and foreign exchange impacts. EBITDA reached US$330.0 million, down 17.2% compared to Q1, 2025. The EBITDA margin stood at 7.2%, a decrease of 2.1 points, reflecting pressure on freight management activities in a deteriorated market environment, as well as ongoing challenges affecting the automotive sector.

In logistics, CEVA continued its development by strengthening its capabilities and completing its service offering. In air freight logistics, CEVA signed a global contract with HAECO for the management of aeronautical component flows, as well as an agreement with Airbus Helicopters to operate a regional distribution centre in Singapore. CEVA also continued to expand its automotive logistics activities with a €9.0 million investment at the Port of Tarragona (Spain), adding 94,000 m2 of space and new capacity to handle 4,500 vehicles.

The Group also launched a “Mobility & Fleet Management” offer, dedicated to fleet management and opened its first European Proximity Centre in Gennevilliers, France. CEVA further strengthened its low-carbon offering with the launch of a transatlantic wind-powered maritime transport service as part of its FORPLANET offering. In air freight, CMA CGM AIR CARGO continued to develop its activities over the quarter, relying on a fleet of eight aircrafts operated under the CMA CGM AIR CARGO and Air Belgium brands. The air cargo operations are structured around strategic hubs in France, Belgium, and the US, to provide the Group’s customers with transport solutions that complement its maritime and logistics activities.

Revenue from other activities increased by 59.1% in Q1, 2026, reaching US$1.3 billion, driven by perimeter effects and strong momentum in the Terminal activities. EBITDA reached US$294.0 million, up 90.0% compared to Q1, 2025, corresponding to a margin of 22.9%, an increase of 3.7 points, mainly reflecting improved profitability in the Terminal business, Air Cargo activities, and the contribution of recently consolidated operations.

The CMA CGM Group continued to implement its investment strategy

In India, CMA CGM ordered six LNG-powered container ships from Cochin Shipyard and established an R&D centre with Capgemini to develop digital and AI solutions for its operations. The Group also plans to recruit up to 1,500 Indian seafarers by the end of 2026.

On 28 January, CMA CGM signed a strategic partnership with Stonepeak to set-up a global port joint venture, United Ports LLC. This new entity will gather ten strategic terminals located across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. Stonepeak will invest US$2.4 billion to acquire a 25.0% stake in the joint venture.

CMA CGM also finalised the acquisition of Freightliner UK, a leading rail freight operator in the UK.

Lastly, CEVA Logistics acquired the Italian group Fagioli, specialised in project logistics and heavy-lift transportation, further strengthening the Group’s capabilities to manage complex operations.

Funds managed and/or advised by Advent International and its affiliates (“Advent”), FCWB LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of FedEx, A&R Investments Ltd. (“A&R”) and PPF Group (“PPF”), (jointly, the “Consortium”) together with InPost, announced that IS Iris Lux Bidco S.à r.l (the “Offeror”) is launching the recommended all-cash public offer for all issued and outstanding Shares in InPost at an offer price of €15.60 (cum dividend) per Share and that the Offer Memorandum has been published.

The Transaction brings InPost together with the Consortium to unlock growth, consumer choice and value creation in Europe's fast-growing parcel delivery sector. The Consortium will help drive InPost’s growth potential as a leading European eCommerce enabler by supporting its existing growth strategy including further expansion of its parcel locker network and growth in consumer centric digital solutions.

The Consortium is committed to supporting InPost's existing strategy including further expansion of its European footprint in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Benelux and the UK. The Offeror’s intention is that InPost will continue to operate under the InPost brand and that the centre of operations of the Group’s business remains in Poland.

InPost’s shareholders will receive a cash consideration of €15.60 (cum dividend) for each validly tendered Share. The offer price values all issued and outstanding shares of InPost (“Shares”) at approximately €7.8 billion, providing immediate and certain value for InPost’s shareholders with an offer premium of 53.0% to the three-month volume-weighted average share price up to and including 02 January 2026 and 50.0% to the Undisturbed Share Price on 02 January 2026.

The non-conflicted members of each of the management board of the Company (the "Management Board") and the supervisory board of the Company (the "Supervisory Board", and jointly, the "Boards") unanimously support the Transaction and recommend that InPost’s Shareholders tender their Shares under the Offer, and vote in favour of the Resolutions at the EGMs (the “Recommendation”). InPost published its Position Statement which contains the information required by Article 18a and Annex G of the Decree and which sets out the recommendation and a more detailed description of the decision-making process of the Boards.

Mr. Hein Pretorius, Mr. Michael Rouse and Mr. Javier van Engelen, as shareholding members of the Boards, have each irrevocably undertaken to tender their Shares under the Offer and vote in favour of the Resolutions at the EGMs.

InPost and the Offeror must make certain filings to apply for the Regulatory Clearances required in connection with the Transaction. Regulatory Clearances have already been obtained in the following jurisdictions: China, Israel, Italy, Turkey and Ukraine. For Switzerland and the UK, the conditions will be satisfied if the relevant authority does not respond or raise further questions prior to satisfaction of all other conditions to closing. InPost and the Offeror are still in the process of obtaining Regulatory Clearances before the European Commission and in Vietnam. These remaining review processes are expected to be completed in H2, 2026.

The Offer Period will commence on 26 May 2026 and will expire on 27 July 2026 unless it is extended.

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 31, 2026. The Company grew parcel volume by 13.2% year over year while maintaining high quality of service and customer satisfaction. Adjusted net income increased 5.2% to RMB2.4 billion.

Q1, 2026 financial highlights:

> Revenues were RMB13,282.4 million (US$1,925.5 million), an increase of 22.0% from RMB10,891.5 million in the same period of 2025.
> Gross profit was RMB3,235.2 million (US$469.0 million), an increase of 20.3% from RMB2,689.2 million in the same period of 2025.
> Net income was RMB2,156.4 million (US$312.6 million), an increase of 5.7% from RMB2,039.2 million in the same period of 2025.

Operational highlights for Q1, 2026:

> Parcel volume was 9,668 million, increased 13.2% from 8,539 million in the same period of 2025.
> Number of pickup/delivery outlets was over 31,000 as of 31 March 2026.
> Number of direct network partners was approximately 6,000
> Number of self-owned line-haul vehicles was over 10,000
> Number of line-haul routes between sorting hubs was approximately 3,800
> Number of sorting hubs was 93 as of 31 March 2026, among which 88 are operated by the Company and five by the Company's network partners.

China's express delivery industry is benefiting from the lasting effect of the anti-involution policy. It is well demonstrated by this quarter's industry-wide profit expansion, some faster than its volume growth, that there was an increasing focus on quality growth. ZTO's Quality-First strategy is consistent with regulatory attention as its operating efficiency continues to lead the industry and efforts to drive fairness and transparency across the entire network have generated positive impact on sustainable long-term growth.

Total Revenues were RMB13,282.4 million (US$1,925.5 million), increased 22.0% from RMB10,891.5 million in the same period of 2025. Revenue from the core express delivery business increased by 22.5% compared to the same period of 2025 as a result of a 13.2% growth in parcel volume and an 8.2% increase in parcel unit price. Key account revenue, generated by direct sales organisations, increased by 92.2% mainly driven by increase in eCommerce return parcels. Revenue from freight forwarding services decreased by 13.0% compared to the same period of 2025. Revenue from sales of accessories, largely consisted of sales of thermal paper for digital waybills, increased by 3.1%. Other revenues were mainly derived from financing services.

Total cost of revenues was RMB10,047.1 million (US$1,456.5 million), an increase of 22.5% from RMB8,202.2 million in the same period last year.

Line-haul transportation cost was RMB3,530.2 million (US$511.8 million), increased 1.4% from RMB3,483.1 million in the same period last year. The unit transportation cost decreased 9.8% mainly attributable to better economies of scale and improved load rate through more effective route planning.

Sorting hub operating cost was RMB2,454.3 million (US$355.8 million), increased 6.0% from RMB2,314.6 million in the same period last year. The increase primarily consisted of (i) RMB74.3 million (US$10.8 million) increase in labour-associated costs partially offset by automation-driven efficiency improvements, and (ii) RMB43.1 million (US$6.3 million) increase in depreciation and amortisation costs associated with automation facilities and equipment upgrades. As of 31 March 2026, there were 780 sets of automated sorting equipment in service, compared to 631 sets as of 31 March 2025.

Cost of accessories sold was RMB127.6 million (US$18.5 million), decreased by 4.3% compared with RMB133.3 million in the same period last year. Other costs were RMB3,780.9 million (US$548.1 million), increased 80.2% from RMB2,098.5 million in the same period last year, which was mainly attributable to an increase of RMB1,711.3 million (US$248.1 million) for pickup and dispatching costs paid to network partners associated with serving key account customers.

Gross Profit was RMB3,235.2 million (US$469.0 million), increased by 20.3% from RMB2,689.2 million in the same period last year. Gross margin rate was 24.4% compared to 24.7% in the same period last year. Income from operations was RMB2,545.3 million (US$369.0 million), increased 5.8% from RMB2,405.4 million for the same period last year. The operating margin rate was 19.2% compared to 22.1% in the same period last year.

Net income was RMB2,156.4 million (US$312.6 million), which increased by 5.7% increase from RMB2,039.2 million in the same period last year.

Looking ahead, based on current market and operating conditions, the Company reiterates that its parcel volume for 2026 is expected to increase by 10.0% to 13.0% year over year, representing a parcel volume range of 42.37 billion to 43.52 billion. Such estimates represent management's current and preliminary view, which are subject to change.

Seven Chinese executives and four of the world’s largest shipping container manufacturing companies have been indicted in the US for conspiring to restrict the output of, and fix the prices of, nearly all of the world’s standard unrefrigerated shipping containers for over four years, spanning as early as November 2019 to at least January 2024, in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Antitrust Act.

The multi-year conspiracy roughly doubled the prices of standard shipping containers between 2019 and 2021, increasing the container manufacturers’ profits approximately one hundredfold during the COVID-19 pandemic and global supply chain crisis. One executive, Vick Nam Hing Ma, was arrested and his extradition to the US is pending. Six executive co-defendants remain at large.

Defendant Vick Nam Hing Ma was employed by Singamas Container Holdings as Marketing Director. He was arrested on 14 April 2026, in France and his extradition to the US is pending. Following Ma’s arrest, the US District Court for the Northern District of California unsealed a superseding indictment charging Ma and 10 of his co-conspirators for conspiring to restrict the output of, and fix the price of, nearly all the world’s standard unrefrigerated shipping containers (also known as standard dry containers), the intermodal containers which carry billions of dollars of goods across the oceans to American households each year. In total, the superseding indictment charges 11 defendants, including 10 of Ma’s co-conspirators:

Singamas Container Holdings Ltd. (Singamas) was a publicly traded company, organised and existing under the laws of Hong Kong in the People’s Republic of China. Singamas was engaged in the business of manufacturing dry shipping containers and selling them to customers in the US and elsewhere.

China International Marine Containers was a publicly traded company, organised and existing under the laws of the People’s Republic of China. CIMC was engaged in the business of manufacturing dry shipping containers and selling them to customers in the US and elsewhere.

Shanghai Universal Logistics Equipment was a company organised and existing under the laws of the People’s Republic of China. Shanghai Universal Logistics Equipment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Dong Fang”) owned, managed, and did business as a brand of shipping containers called Dong Fang International Containers, also known as “DF”, “DFIC”, or Dong Fang. Dong Fang was engaged in the business of manufacturing dry shipping containers and selling them to customers in the US and elsewhere.

CXIC Group Containers was a company organised and existing under the laws of the People’s Republic of China. CXIC was engaged in the business of manufacturing dry shipping containers and selling them to customers in the US and elsewhere.

Siong Seng Teo was employed by Singamas as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. Teo is believed to be a resident of the Republic of Singapore.

Boliang Mai was employed by CIMC in various senior roles. From August 2015 through July 2020, Mai served as President and Chief Executive Officer of CIMC. From August 2020 through the rest of the period covered by the Superseding Indictment, he served as Chairman and CEO of CIMC. Mai is believed to be a resident of the People’s Republic of China.

Tianhua Huang was employed by CIMC as Vice President. Huang is believed to be a resident of the People’s Republic of China.

Yongbo Wan was employed by CIMC as General Manager of CIMC’s Operation Management Centre. Wan is believed to be a resident of the People’s Republic of China.

Qianmin Li was employed by Dong Fang as General Manager. Li is believed to be a resident of the People’s Republic of China.

Yuqiang Zhang was employed by CXIC as CEO. Zhang is believed to be a resident of the People’s Republic of China.

As alleged in the superseding indictment, as early as March 2019, several of the conspirators began discussing a scheme to restrict the output and fix the prices of standard dry shipping containers. On or about Nov. 14, 2019, Yongbo Wan and Tianhua Huang of CIMC, Qianmin Li of Dong Fang, Yuqiang Zhang of CXIC, and a co-conspiring executive of Co-Conspirator Company A met at CIMC’s headquarters in the city of Shenzhen. The goal of the agreement was to raise the price of standard dry shipping containers. To do so, they agreed to restrict CIMC’s, Dong Fang’s, CXIC’s, and Co-Conspirator Company A’s output of standard dry shipping containers by various means, including:

Limiting the number of shifts and hours that each production line for standard dry containers could run per day;

Installing 87 video surveillance cameras on all 49 dry container production lines to ensure that the companies did not exceed the agreed-upon limitations;

Not building any new container manufacturing factories; and

Establishing a fund that included a mechanism to penalise financially any cheating on the output-restriction agreement.

The participants contemplated that Singamas and Co-Conspirator Company B would join the output-restriction agreement later. Those companies did so by at least as early as March 2020.

Throughout their conspiracy, the conspirators refined the operation of the output-restriction agreement. By September 2020, the conspirators agreed to restrict how many standard dry shipping containers the Company conspirators would manufacture for particular customers. These customers included major US-based container lessors, shipping lines, and logistics companies, in addition to container lessors, shipping lines, and logistics companies based in Europe, the People’s Republic of China, and elsewhere. And from at least as early as September 2022 until at least as late as November 2023, the conspirators agreed to cap the total cargo volume of containers that the Company conspirators produced.

On or about November 20, 2023, for example, Vick Ma of Singamas co-presented to his CEO, co-defendant Siong Seng Teo, the conspiracy’s “Total Allowable capacity” and “allowable quota” for production, organised by each company conspirator and its factory lines.

As further alleged in the indictment, the profits of CIMC’s container manufacturing business segment increased nearly one hundredfold from about US$19.8 million in 2019, to about US$288.0 million in 2020, to about US$1.75 billion in 2021. Singamas’s net income increased from a loss of about US$110.0 million in 2019, to profits of about US$4.6 million in 2020 and about US$186.8 million in 2021.

The superseding indictment charges the defendants with a conspiracy in restraint of trade in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Antitrust Act (15 U.S.C. § 1). A violation of the Sherman Act carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a US$1.0 million criminal fine for individuals, and a maximum penalty of a US$100.0 million fine for corporations. The fines may be increased to twice the gain derived from the crime or twice the loss suffered by the victims of the crime if either amount is greater than the statutory maximum fine. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the US Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Matthew Chou, Daniel Twomey, Albert Sambat, and Christopher J. Carlberg of the Antitrust Division’s San Francisco Office are prosecuting the case, with assistance from the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California and the Antitrust Division’s International Section. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the US Postal Service Office of Inspector General, and US General Services Administration Office of Inspector General investigated the case. The Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs and French authorities provided significant assistance in securing the arrest of Vick Ma.

STG Logistics Inc. announced that the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey has approved the Company's Plan of Reorganisation (the "Plan"), marking a significant milestone toward the completion of its chapter 11 process in the coming weeks. With this approval, STG is positioned to emerge from chapter 11 as a financially stronger company poised for long-term success.

Through the approved Plan, the Company will reduce its funded debt obligations by more than US$1.0 billion and receive the final US$25.0 million of the US$150.0 million in previously committed capital to support business operations.

The Plan also finalises the previously announced settlement of the litigation with STG's minority lenders related to the Company's 2024 liability management transaction. Upon emergence, STG will be under the ownership of a group of leading financial institutions, led by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, Fidelity Management & Research Company, and Invesco Senior Secured Management, that support the Company's go-forward strategy as North America's leading integrated multi-modal transportation and logistics provider.

STG's operations will continue in the ordinary course of business throughout the remainder of the chapter 11 process, with full continuity of its integrated port-to-door service offerings.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Cole Schotz P.C. are serving as legal counsel, AlixPartners LLP is serving as financial and restructuring advisor, PJT Partners LP is serving as investment banker, and C Street Advisory Group is serving as strategic communications advisor to the Company. The ad hoc group of existing lenders is represented by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP as legal counsel and Evercore Group L.L.C. as financial advisor. White & Case LLP is serving as counsel to the Special Committee of the Company's Board of Managers.

Swissport International has signed a binding agreement to acquire Swiftair Maroc, a Casablanca‑based cargo handling operator at Mohammed V International Airport in Morocco. Mohammed V handles approximately 95.0% of the country’s total air cargo volumes and is Morocco’s principal freight gateway.

Swiftair Maroc operates a 3,700 m2 airside warehouse at the airport. The facility includes temperature‑controlled infrastructure and dedicated cold rooms for pharmaceutical products and other perishables, supporting time‑sensitive and high‑value supply chains.

The acquisition is part of a strategy to expand its global cargo business and strengthen capabilities in North Africa. Swissport already has a multi‑service footprint in Morocco, providing ground handling at 16 airports, operating executive aviation (FBO) services in Marrakesh, Casablanca and Tangier, and managing 10 airport lounges across nine locations under its Aspire brand; the addition of cargo handling is positioned as a step towards an integrated local offering.

Swiftair Group said the disposal aligns with its strategy to exit non‑core activities while remaining a customer of the newly acquired business in Morocco. Swiftair Group operates ACMI, scheduled cargo networks and charter services across Europe and North Africa under five air operator certificates, supporting a network of 77 routes with a fleet of 80 aircraft.

Swissport has cited Morocco’s growing export industries, including automotive, aerospace, agriculture and textiles, and the country’s strategic position between Europe, Africa and the Americas as drivers of long‑term demand. The Company also noted potential upside from continued infrastructure investment ahead of Morocco’s co‑hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

The transaction remains subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.

RXO now expects May truckload gross profit per load to outperform typical seasonality and to be at least flat relative to the Company’s April result. On the Company’s 07 May earnings call it had signalled an expectation of a May decline.

The Company said market conditions tightened further in early May, in part because of CVSA International Roadcheck, and that it increased spot activity to meet customer demand. RXO reported spot had risen as a percentage of Brokerage truckload volume in the first two weeks of May compared with April, and that winning significant spot opportunities helped offset pressure on its contractual book of business.

RXO added that its April full‑truckload volume outperformed the market. Truckload volume fell by approximately 2.0% year‑over‑year in April, a marked improvement on first‑quarter performance.

AD Ports Group has signed an agreement to acquire MBS Logistics, a Germany-based global integrated logistics services provider, for an Enterprise Value of AED300.0 million (€70.0 million). The deal covers 100.0% of MBS Logistics’ core business, excluding the company’s joint ventures.

MBS Logistics reported revenues of AED870.0 million (€205.0 million) in 2025 and operates an asset-light, freight-forwarding-focused model across Germany and Central Europe with an established network in China, Vietnam and the US. The business brings nearly 40 years of experience, 26 offices worldwide and a global team of more than 450 professionals.

The acquisition complements the global network established by Noatum Logistics, the Company’s logistics arm. Noatum Logistics currently operates more than 80 offices in 26 countries and is supported by more than 4,250 industry specialists. Under Jochen Thewes, the recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Logistics Cluster, the Company is pursuing expansion through organic growth and value-accretive acquisitions.

The purchase gives the Company an immediate foothold in Central Europe and German multimodal logistics hubs, increasing network density and broadening trade-lane offerings. The transaction is expected to generate revenue and procurement synergies through cross-selling and greater scale, and to improve cost efficiency by managing shipments within the combined network. MBS Logistics’ service set, air, ocean, road and rail freight forwarding, contract logistics, project cargo, customs and compliance, and time-critical multimodal solutions, extends the Company’s capability set. Aerospace is a new sector for the Company, while MBS Logistics’ automotive exposure in Central Europe strengthens the Group’s offering in a key industry sector.

MBS Logistics’ German operations are also positioned to support further expansion across the Nordics, BENELUX, Switzerland and Eastern Europe. Its presence in China and Vietnam enhances capacity on Europe‑Asia and Trans‑Pacific routes, while US offices improve Trans‑Atlantic connectivity. The transaction is subject to EU regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.

William Stobart's investment company WS Holdco has made two further acquisitions. Logistics Development Group plc has been notified by WS Holdco Limited ("WS Holdco"), its portfolio company, that it has acquired Walkers Transport Holdings Limited and Madex Logistics Limited (“Acquisitions”). No additional investment into WS Holdco was made by LDG in relation to the Acquisitions and, following the Acquisitions, LDG’s interest in WS Holdco is 39.5%.

WS Holdco has acquired Walkers Transport Holdings Limited, a specialist provider of pallet distribution services across the UK and Ireland, together with Madex Logistics Limited, a London-based pallet distribution business.

These transactions mark a further significant milestone in WS Holdco’s strategic growth journey and strengthen its position as a leading provider of fully integrated logistics solutions in the UK.

On completion, the combined Group is expected to generate annual revenues of more than £400.0 million.

Walkers Transport’s proprietary technology stack has positioned it at the forefront of the pallet distribution sector, providing high-quality services to a loyal customer base. It also adds international freight forwarding capabilities to the Group. Madex Logistics complements this with a strategically located London hub and an international network extending into mainland Europe.

By combining deep sector expertise, digital capability and a broader customer base, the enlarged Group is well positioned to unlock cross-selling opportunities, drive efficiencies and accelerate organic growth. The transactions reinforce WS Holdco’s ambition to build a scaled, technology-enabled logistics platform with long-term customer partnerships.

The experience, expertise and strong customer relationships of Walkers and Madex will play an important role in supporting the continued success and accelerated growth of the combined business.

Brookfield, through its private equity business, announced that it has agreed to acquire leading global air freight services provider World Freight Company (“WFC”).

WFC was founded in 2004 and is now the world’s largest general sales and service agent (GSSA) for the global air freight industry. The Company represents airlines to sell and manage cargo capacity while coordinating key operational activities including booking, handling and shipment oversight. It serves more than 300 airlines on 3,500 trade lanes and over 16,000 freight forwarders across more than 80 countries and key international trade routes.

GSSA plays a mission-critical role in the resilient air freight industry optimising efficiency and economic interests for its customers. WFC is led by an experienced management team with a consistent track record of growth through both organic growth and M&A integration.

World Freight Company is a high-quality platform operating in a critical segment of the resilient global air freight ecosystem, supported by long-standing customer relationships. With its global scale, local capabilities, and leading market position, WFC is well positioned to benefit from industry consolidation.

Brookfield look forward to supporting the business by applying its operational playbook - investing behind technology and strengthening commercial execution - to support its next phase of growth as a scaled provider of essential services to the air freight industry.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to complete by the end of 2026.

CLdN has finalised the move of its shipping operations from Luxembourg to the UK. This UK move is a natural evolution for CLdN; the Company has been operating freight connections to the UK for more than 60 years and owns and operates port terminals in London, Killingholme and Liverpool.

Furthermore, around three-quarters of CLdN’s sailings currently start or end in a UK port. CLdN will benefit from the talent pool and maritime expertise that the UK offers as a leading seafaring nation.

The Company’s 130-hectare London terminal in Purfleet is an essential trade gateway between the UK and mainland Europe; CLdN operates 17 return sailings per week between Purfleet to its ports in Zeebrugge and Rotterdam.

CLdN has been providing direct freight links for customers between mainland Europe and the UK for more than 60 years, and is further strengthening these links, particularly through the recently announced acquisition of Samskip’s UK and Ireland services.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has comprehensively certified Lufthansa Cargo according to the CEIV Pharma standard. CEIV stands for “Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators” and confirms the highest quality standards for the transportation of time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare products. In addition to airline processes, the certification for the first time also includes IATA’s corporate approach, under which a carrier’s quality management and processes are assessed holistically across a dedicated portion of the network.

The corporate approach was specifically developed for globally operating aviation stakeholders and evaluates quality management centrally and across the network rather than limiting assessments to individual stations. Quality requirements such as processes, training and infrastructure are centrally defined, monitored and implemented locally.

In addition to the central pharma hubs in Frankfurt, Munich and Chicago, the certification also includes selected own stations such as Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Mexico City and New York. Numerous independently certified stations operated by ground handling agents (GHAs) complement the network, giving Lufthansa Cargo access to one of the world’s largest pharma networks. The audits took place between November 2025 and March 2026.

Lufthansa Cargo is now looking back on ten consecutive years of CEIV Pharma-certified expertise. Since the initial certification in 2016, quality standards have been continuously enhanced and the global pharma network has been systematically expanded.

Today, Lufthansa Cargo operates a network of more than 350 stations worldwide, including around 230 stations offering “Passive Temp Support” and around 120 stations providing “Active Temp Control.” Standardised processes, specially trained employees and continuous quality monitoring along the transportation chain form the foundation for the safe transport of temperature-sensitive and time-critical pharmaceutical shipments.

The current CEIV Pharma certification is valid through April 2029.

DHL, FedEx and UPS have reportedly written to EU Finance Ministers urging them to phase in new duty rules on low-value packages. The letter, as reported by Reuters, warns of supply chain bottlenecks and an impact on the availability of some medical supplies.

The rules are designed to support efforts to target low value Chinese eCommerce imports. The companies suggest that the EU should proceed with a €3 flat-rate duty from 01 July 2026 and defer more complex and unresolved elements until they are legally certain and operationally viable.

The three industry leaders suggest that data requirements and other changes required by the new rules provide a ⁠level of complexity that cannot realistically be implemented by the 01 July deadline.

The companies warn of a real risk of shipments being held up at EU borders without a stable and workable ⁠legal framework. Such disruption could affect medical supply availability, delay industrial production, and create bottlenecks across European supply chains, ⁠all risks that are particularly significant in the current geopolitical context.

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced two new routes, from Madrid to Monterrey and Barcelona to Lima, launching in June, strengthening trade links between Europe and Latin America.

The new three-times-weekly service between Madrid and Monterrey will launch on 02 June 2026. It marks the first time IAG Cargo will directly connect Spain with Northern Mexico, opening up new opportunities for customers moving goods between Europe and one of the region’s most important industrial centres.

Monterrey is a major manufacturing hub, with strong automotive, aerospace and high-tech manufacturing industries, and plays a key role in nearshoring to North America.

The new services forms part of IAG Cargo’s wider summer schedule, with 275 weekly widebody connections from its Spanish hubs to destinations across North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Barcelona will also see the launch of a new three-times-weekly service to Lima, launching on 03 June, supporting trade between Spain and Peru, including perishables, pharmaceuticals and other high-value shipments.

Through its hubs in London, Madrid, Dublin and Barcelona, IAG Cargo provides extensive global connectivity across six continents. London alone offers capacity on more than 700 weekly widebody services, while Dublin provides a key transatlantic gateway with around 100 weekly widebody rotations.

Alongside the expansion of its network, IAG Cargo continues to enhance its portfolio of specialist transportation solutions, including the recently launched AOG service, designed to support the rapid movement of critical aircraft parts.

GOFO has outlined a network-wide efficiency programme to tighten its US nationwide delivery standard from 1-7 calendar days to 1-5 calendar days end-to-end, with full implementation scheduled ahead of the 2026 peak season. In its short-haul service zones (Zones 1 and 2), the programme already achieves 99.0% 2-day delivery performance and more than 55.0% next-day performance, bringing GOFO's near-network reliability into line with leading regional last-mile carriers in major US metropolitan markets.

The programme is built on a time-driven planning model that works backward from delivery scan and station arrival milestones to define dispatch windows, sortation cutoffs, and transit operations across the entire network.

In GOFO's short-haul service zones, where origin and destination sit within the same regional service footprint, 99.0% of GOFO Parcel shipments now reach the consignee within two calendar days, and more than 55.0% within one calendar day. The figures reflect both the density of GOFO's hub-and-station footprint in major US metropolitan markets and the operational discipline applied across linehaul scheduling, hub execution, and network intelligence. For shippers concentrated in major metro corridors, this places GOFO's short-haul delivery commitment alongside the fastest regional last-mile carriers in the US.

GOFO has implemented unified transit-time targets across its linehaul network, with 80.0% of lanes consistently meeting scheduled arrival benchmarks. Dispatch schedules are anchored on arrival-time targets, shipments meeting minimum load thresholds release early instead of waiting for fixed departure slots. Staggered dispatching, balanced capacity utilisation, and dual-driver operations help align vehicle and driver utilisation with operational cycles, so linehaul performance consistently meets the time budget the rest of the network is engineered around.

Inside GOFO's hub-and-station network, expanded automated sortation has replaced significant volumes of manual sorting, lifting throughput per unit time. Workforce scheduling is aligned with operational cycles, with optimised staffing during peaks and tighter control during off-peaks. Standardised scanning, loading, unloading, and sorting procedures have shortened dwell time after linehaul arrival, allowing the network to translate linehaul transit-time gains directly into faster last-mile execution.

The GOFO ATLAS platform dynamically calculates transit times from delivery scan and arrival milestones, generating dispatch timing, cutoff windows, and transit operations across the end-to-end network. The platform continuously compares dynamic and static routing scenarios and reroutes shipments based on transit time, cost, and exception conditions. Standardised scanning at loading, unloading, sorting, and clearance nodes feeds a single visibility layer, with real-time dispatch-and-arrival deviation monitoring and early warning for transit risk, giving operations the data to act on exceptions before they reach the consignee.

Looking ahead, with full network implementation scheduled ahead of peak, GOFO is establishing the 1-5 calendar day delivery standard as a year-round operating baseline rather than a seasonal effort. The Company will continue investing in technology, network capacity, and peak-season operations as long-term foundations for transit time, cost, and quality.

Bpost plans to expand its automated parcel network across Belgium this year with more than 1,000 new Bboxes, enabling customers to collect or send parcels 24/7. As part of that roll-out, Bpost and Q8 have identified 200 Q8 petrol stations to be equipped with Bboxes by the end of the year.

The choice of petrol stations reflects customer preference for one-stop shopping and combining parcel trips with commuting, shopping or refuelling and charging. The 200 selected sites represent nearly half of Q8 stations in Belgium. An important milestone has already been reached with the 100th installation at the Q8 station in Jumet, Charleroi.

The Company reported a 90.0% increase in parcels delivered to Bboxes last year, and said 694,000 customers used a Bbox for the first time during the same period. Three-quarters of first-time users combine collection or drop-off with daily travel, which the Company says reduces kilometres driven per person. 

The Company said network expansion focuses on locations customers pass every day and relies on partners such as Q8 to secure convenient sites. Q8 described the collaboration as supporting its strategy to develop fuel and charging stations into convenience hubs offering retail and services outside normal opening hours, and noted the addition of Bpost alongside other Belgian brands at its sites.

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has expanded its intermodal operations in Cameroon by integrating the Port of Kribi into a coordinated door‑to‑door logistics solution, improving cargo connectivity between Cameroon and inland markets across the region, Chad and the Central African Republic (CAR).

The intermodal offering combines ocean freight, port operations and inland road transport into a single service linking Kribi with Yaoundé (Cameroon), Moundou (Chad), N’Djamena (Chad) and Bangui (CAR). The service supports up to four weekly vessel calls and connects Cameroon directly with Asian markets including China, Korea, Vietnam and India, providing businesses with a faster, more cost‑efficient option for moving cargo.

As trade volumes grow, the use of Kribi is intended to strengthen cargo movement across Central Africa and ease pressure on existing trade routes. The Port of Kribi is Cameroon’s only deep‑water port and the largest in Central Africa, giving it a strategic role in regional trade.

From the Port of Kribi the Company manages inland distribution through its local teams, covering documentation, customs clearance, road transport and real‑time shipment tracking. Each stage of the journey is co‑ordinated to maintain efficiency, reliability and end‑to‑end visibility from port to final destination.

The expansion is featured in the second episode of the Company’s Intermodal Campaign series, which follows an earlier episode highlighting the Abidjan–Ouagadougou rail solution and will continue to showcase intermodal routes including those in Kenya and South Africa.

Rohlig SUUS Logistics has opened a subsidiary in Uzbekistan as it seeks to strengthen its footprint in Central Asia and help customers build resilience and operational efficiency amid shifting geopolitical conditions. The Company established the new SUUS unit in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, following its recent market entry in Kazakhstan.

The Tashkent office will provide a full range of logistics services on the Uzbek market, including international road transport and domestic distribution (both less-than-truckload and full-truckload), sea, rail and air freight, intermodal solutions, warehousing and customs clearance. The Company said it will deploy its own capabilities alongside the global Röhlig network and selected local partners to serve customers in Uzbekistan.

The move is part of a strategy to offer partners diversified routes and operational resilience. Uzbekistan is the most populous Central Asian economy with around 38.0 million people with growing interest from global and local firms driving demand for reliable logistics providers with strong local know-how.

The expansion reinforces the Company's role across the CEECA (Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia) region. SUUS now operates in nine markets, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Hungary, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and employs more than 2,600 people across more than 40 offices.

Rhenus has activated an overland corridor via Jordan to provide a stable transport alternative between Europe, Türkiye and Gulf Cooperation Council markets amid ongoing regional disruption. The route is intended to preserve supply‑chain continuity and offer greater predictability for time‑sensitive flows into the Middle East.

The corridor connects Türkiye and Europe with destinations across the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia (Riyadh and Dammam), Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates (Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi), Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. The service combines road and multimodal links and sits inside the Company’s global network so customers can add air or ocean legs where required.

Operations have moved rapidly since launch. In less than one month the Company handled more than 10 full truck load (FTL) shipments, moving in excess of 190,000 kilograms of cargo through Jordan, signalling early demand and operational scale‑up.

Typical transit times are 10–13 days from Türkiye and 19–22 days from Europe, subject to border and operating conditions. The service uses tautliner trucks (capacity up to 24 tons) and reefers (up to 23 tons), accommodating a range of cargo types and temperature requirements.

The corridor’s performance is illustrated by a recent multimodal shipment for worldwide oilfield supplier FTE. The consignment travelled from Lyon, France to Dubai in 18 days, using road and ferry links via Trieste, Italy and Mersin, Türkiye, before transiting Jordan. A cross‑stuffing operation in Jordan ensured compliance with regional regulations and a GCC‑registered vehicle completed the final delivery.

Execution relies on coordinated teams in Germany, Italy, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates to manage cross‑border handovers and maintain service reliability. The Company positions the route as a resilient option for customers seeking alternatives to traditional sea and direct road connections.

CEVA Logistics has opened three new agencies in the major port cities of Conakry, Guinea; Libreville, Gabon; and Pointe‑Noire, the Republic of the Congo, expanding its execution capabilities for air and ocean freight across West Africa.

The new offices are intended to strengthen customer proximity and integrate ocean and air transport with the Company’s global hubs, road and rail services, and storage capabilities, including container yards and warehouses. The sites will manage dedicated freight flows and support door‑to‑door logistics solutions via seaports, airport gateways and inland transport corridors.

The move forms part of the Company’s wider pan‑African strategy. Since 2020 the Company has invested across the continent through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, including the 2022 acquisition of Spedag Interfreight and the 2022 integration of GEFCO, followed by the 2024 integration of Bolloré Logistics. The Company also holds strategic equity stakes in regional firms and has formed joint ventures, notably an April 2026 partnership with the Lagos Free Zone in Nigeria that launched CEVA Logistics FZE.

CEVA provides logistics solutions in 40 African countries and maintains a direct presence in 23 of them across more than 60 locations. By expanding its network the Company aims to support intra‑African trade, develop inland transport routes and offer consistent service levels across industries.

DHL has completed its first use of rail freight in Formula 1 logistics, moving approximately 50 containers of race equipment by rail from Miami, Florida, US, to Montreal, Canada. The shipment comprised 46 forty‑foot high‑cube units and 4 twenty‑foot containers and covered nearly 2,000 kilometres as part of a multimodal solution.

Around 68.0% of the F1 freight handled by the Company for this leg that would typically have moved by road was shifted to rail, reducing reliance on air and road transport while meeting Formula 1’s tight timelines. The Company said all 50 containers were delivered successfully.

Containers were fitted with tracking devices and shock sensors to monitor handling, transit times and cargo integrity. The data collected during the rail programme is being used to assess operational performance and sustainability outcomes as the Company and Formula 1 evaluate potential expansion of rail use in North America.

The pilot builds on more than 20 years of DHL Group’s partnership with Formula 1 and aligns with Formula 1’s Net Zero goal for 2030 and the Company’s Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050. Rail now complements the Company’s broader multimodal strategy, alongside selected Sustainable Aviation Fuel use via book‑and‑claim mechanisms, more than 50 biofuel‑powered trucks in Europe and optimised route planning based on regionalised race logistics.

The Company and Formula 1 said they will jointly consider scaling rail usage in North America from the 2027 season, subject to calendar structure, operational feasibility and performance results from the 2026 trial.

AD Ports Group has signed a partnership agreement with Borouge Plc to explore expanded collaboration aimed at enhancing export resilience and operational flexibility. The agreement includes assessing the establishment of an alternative international export hub on the UAE’s East Coast as part of Borouge Plc’s long‑term export strategy.

The initiative will leverage the Company’s marine connectivity and port services, including Fujairah Terminals and eastern ports facilities, while evaluating the development of dedicated polyolefins infrastructure on the East Coast. Both parties will examine ways to reduce reliance on constrained maritime passages and to improve vessel scheduling and routing through joint engagement with shipping lines to enable new routes via Fujairah Terminals.

The collaboration builds on a partnership established in 2001 and aims to embed resilience by design across its logistics network, support continuity of supply and reinforce the UAE’s role as a competitive industrial and logistics hub.

Yusen Logistics has launched the Supply Chain Disruption Radar, an AI-powered solution that converts global news, carrier advisories and operational data into concise, actionable intelligence at the container, purchase order and stock keeping unit levels.

Incubated within Yusen Logistics, the tool links predictive analysis directly to shipments and integrates with Yusen Vantage Performance, the Company’s supply chain visibility platform. The solution delivers targeted alerts and customer-ready insights, mapping the impact of events on specific shipments and suggesting mitigation actions to support proactive decision-making.

Yusen Logistics believes businesses need actionable intelligence rather than more raw data. The Supply Chain Disruption Radar combines AI with the Company’s operational network across 46 countries to turn complexity into practical strategies for resilience.

KLN Logistics continues to support multinational corporations in their supply chain shifts with its proven China-Hong Kong hybrid logistics solutions, delivering cost efficiencies without compromising service quality.

Building on its track record, KLN has successfully relocated the operations for a heritage European confectioner, a global fast-food giant and a leading international paper distributor into the Greater Bay Area earlier this year.

Developed through its extensive operational experience, KLN’s hybrid logistics model integrates bonded warehousing, cross-border transportation, customs clearance and digital visibility into a scalable, end- to-end solution. With expanded facilities in Yantian, Shenzhen, the model now includes frozen food handling for F&B customers, alongside real time coordination via control towers in two cities, ensuring consistent speed, reliability and service performance.

A key strength of the hybrid logistics solutions lies in KLN’s Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status, complemented by its established partnership with customs authorities in both Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. The AEO accreditation ensures priority customs clearance and minimal inspection, enabling same-day and next-day deliveries while supporting lean inventory strategies and rapid replenishment.

The China-Hong Kong hybrid logistics model delivers significant cost savings for key accounts by optimising inventory and simplifying cross border flows while maintaining high service standards and enabling greater resilience. With dedicated facilities in Qianhai and Yantian, Shenzhen, KLN now support a wider range of customers, enabling seamless cross border operations and efficient, cost effective outcomes.

Cart.com, a leading commerce solutions provider, announced a strategic partnership with Tommy John, a premium comfort apparel brand, to serve as Tommy John's exclusive US fulfilment provider. The partnership centralises Tommy John's logistics onto Cart.com's network, supporting the brand's next phase of growth.

The partnership consolidates Tommy John's U.S. fulfilment operations under a single provider. Cart.com moved from onboarding to go-live in a matter of weeks, completing the transition in early April with no disruption to Tommy John's operations.

As Tommy John evaluated its fulfilment strategy for long-term scale, consistency and customer experience were non-negotiable. Cart.com delivered on both. Their team handled the transition with precision.

Cart.com’s Terrell, Texas facility serves as the central hub for Tommy John’s US fulfilment, providing the geographic reach and operational capacity to support continued growth, improve inventory visibility and enable faster delivery nationwide.

Cart.com stood up a complete fulfilment operation in weeks, took on the full scope of Tommy John’ operations, and maintained their customer experience end-to-end.

Tommy John joins a growing roster of premium and specialty brands, including Pacsun, TOMS Shoes, Janie and Jack and The Body Shop that have selected Cart.com to power their fulfilment and commerce infrastructure.

M&M air sea cargo GmbH, a company within the Militzer & Münch Group, has established itself as a reliable transport partner for a German manufacturer of ice cream production machinery, and is further expanding its position as a specialist in complex transport operations.

In addition to traditional overland transport within Europe, the partnership increasingly includes international air freight shipments as well as complex trade show logistics.

A recent project took the M&M air sea cargo team to the “Gelatissimo” trade fair in Stuttgart. For the client, a manufacturer of equipment such as pasteurisers, dosing and filling systems, and specialised machines for ice cream production, the logistics experts handled the full transport of the trade show equipment. This included both on-time delivery and the organisation of return transport after the trade show concluded.

Cooperation is also growing steadily outside Europe. Air freight shipments to China have already been carried out, and a delivery to Colombia is currently in preparation. Additional international transports are planned, including a project to Kazakhstan. At the same time, the regular handling of general cargo and full truckloads within Europe remains an important component of the partnership.

The successful implementation of the trade fair project has laid the foundation for further joint activities: M&M air sea cargo is already scheduled to handle transport operations related to the leading international trade show SIGEP in Rimini in early 2027.

Toll Group has renewed its long-standing strategic partnership with global athletic footwear and apparel retailer Foot Locker, signing a new five-year agreement to deliver integrated 3PL services across Australia and New Zealand.

Under the agreement, Toll will continue to manage Foot Locker’s Murarrie Distribution Centre in Brisbane, providing end‑to‑end warehousing and omnichannel fulfilment to support its national store network and eCommerce operations.

Tol’s partnership with Foot Locker spans more than 15 years and is built on trust, collaboration and a shared focus on performance.

The renewed partnership also includes an expanded operational footprint into New Zealand, strengthening regional supply chain capability and improving speed-to-market across the ANZ region.

Toll’s operational capability has been critical in supporting the brand’s evolving retail model. Toll has consistently demonstrated the resilience and fulfilment expertise required for its business as it grows and evolves. The extension of the partnership ensures it can continue delivering for customers while expanding its footprint across the ANZ region.

Amazon has doubled volumes moved by rail and short‑sea routes across Europe over the past three years and now operates more than 500 sea and rail routes. In 2025, the Company transported 170.0 million customer packages by sea and rail, a 45.0% increase year‑on‑year, and reports that shifting freight from road to rail or sea reduces carbon emissions by almost 50.0% on average.

More than 35.0% of inventory transfers on lanes exceeding 500 km across the Company’s European network were performed by sea or rail in 2025. By placing products closer to customers the Company says it can offer a wider selection with faster delivery, a model that benefits the hundreds of thousands of independent sellers that use its platform; independent sellers account for 60.0% of total paid units sold on the Company.

The Company highlighted small and medium enterprises that have used the network, including Mameido in Düsseldorf, Germany; Amarcords in Milan, Italy; and Gamble & Gunn in the UK. The Company said sea and rail routes are increasingly essential for moving their products between fulfilment buildings across borders.

The Company’s multimodal network is built on partnerships with European rail and ferry operators such as Cargo Beamer, VIIa, the Mercitalia Group, Grimaldi, Stena Line and DFDS. Trailers that can transfer between ship, train and truck are loaded at fulfilment centres, moved to ports or rail terminals, carried by sea or rail for the longest legs of the journey, and then collected by local road partners for final delivery.

With more than 500 active routes and volumes having doubled since 2023, the Company presents rail and sea as a strategic pillar for improving delivery speed and meeting its sustainability goals across Europe.

Americold has agreed a multi‑year contract with Jerónimo Martins, Portugal’s leading retail group, to manage storage and store‑case pick fulfilment for the retailer’s frozen range. 

Under the agreement the Company will manage the storage and store‑case pick fulfilment of approximately 12 million cases of frozen products annually, serving roughly 300 retail stores across Portugal. Operations will be centralised at the Company’s Lisbon facility, a strategic cold‑chain hub for the Portuguese retail market.

To support the work, the Company has enhanced the Lisbon facility, refurbishing cold storage chambers and increasing throughput capacity. The investments are designed to enable rapid scaling and to deliver a combination of operational expertise, technology and tailored solutions for a large‑scale retail network.

The collaboration has created more than 80 new jobs, expanding the site’s workforce by over 40.0% and reinforcing the Company’s commitment to supporting local employment and operational reliability.

Expansion of retail business globally is a key growth priority for Americold. The contract reflects the Company’s platform and experience serving large retailers. The agreement is an example of the Company’s standardised operating model enabling precise, scalable store‑ready fulfilment. 

The deal forms part of continued momentum in the Company’s European business, driven by demand from leading retailers across the region. The Company operates more than 220 facilities across North America, Europe, Asia‑Pacific and South America, representing approximately 1.4 billion refrigerated cubic feet.

Toll Group has marked the extension of its multi-year strategic partnership with PVH with a new agreement centred on automated retail fulfilment at Toll’s state-of-the-art centre in Kemps Creek, Australia.

The milestone follows a three-year programme to automate PVH’s fulfilment operations, transitioning from multiple sites with highly manual processes to a single, purpose-built, scalable automated model.

The solution integrates goods-to-person technology, automated packing, eCommerce capabilities and end-to-end process optimisation to improve throughput, accuracy and consistency while supporting safer and more responsive service delivery.

The project has been viewed as a reimagining of the operating model to embed productivity, safety and consistency and to set a new benchmark for retail fulfilment in Australia. The transformation reflected the strength of collaboration between the organisations and the persistence required to deliver at scale.

The automation capability forms part of the Company’s broader A$250.0 million Kemps Creek retail fulfilment centre, which is scheduled to officially open in July 2026.

Unilever has completed a £150.0 million investment in its Port Sunlight site, home to brands including Persil, Comfort, Cif, TRESemmé and Lynx body wash, underlining the strategic importance of the historic site to the Company’s UK and European operations.

The investment includes high-tech manufacturing upgrades in the site’s Home Care factory, which makes the Persil, Surf and Comfort laundry brands, and a new advanced automated distribution centre, directly connected to Port Sunlight’s three factories. Together, these investments will support the next generation of Persil laundry capsules and strengthen Unilever’s UK supply chain, from manufacturing through to delivery to retail customers.

New investment in Port Sunlight’s laundry capsule factory will increase laundry capsule production three‑fold while enabling the manufacture of smaller, more complex capsule formats. This supports the launch of Persil’s new advanced four-chamber capsules which feature new powerful cleaning technologies, developed at Unilever’s R&D labs in Port Sunlight.

In Port Sunlight, the new distribution centre will be connected to the Company’s three factories by 2,000 metres of automated conveyors, giving end-to-end supply chain on site. The distribution centre will be operated by around 40 employees who have been re-trained to manage and operate it.

The new distribution centre will reduce the requirement for lorries to move goods between the factories and distribution centres in other locations, delivering sustainability and safety benefits. Spanning 10,000 m2, it is powered by 2,000m of automated conveyors and eight giant (30m high) stacking cranes, handling up to 17,000 pallets, equating to 13,600 tonnes of product, each week.

By taking hundreds of lorries off the road each week, it will deliver a significant estimated 27.0% reduction in primary logistics – the lorries that transport Unilever products from factory to warehouse - saving an associated 827 tonnes of CO2 emissions. It is powered by 100.0% renewable energy, with solar panels, heat pumps and solar reflectance painting.

The distribution centre will boost capacity, efficiency and service levels for the Company’s retail customers, improving product availability and enabling direct dispatch to retailers in the UK and a number of European markets.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and MAS Holdings, partners in the joint venture Hellmann MAS Supply Chain (HMSC) established in 2018, announced the development of a new built-to-suit contract logistics facility in Kimbulapitiya, Sri Lanka. Strategically located in the Gampaha District of Sri Lanka’s Western Province, just six kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), the facility will serve as a dedicated fashion hub within Hellmann’s South Asia network.

The new hub represents a significant milestone in Hellmann’s Forward2030 strategy, strengthening the Company’s fashion vertical as one of the key pillars of long-term growth within its global network. Sri Lanka’s strategic position as a central gateway connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe reinforces its importance for international trade, enabling Hellmann to deliver customer-centric, high-performance logistics solutions tailored to evolving fashion supply chains.

For MAS Holdings, this investment marks another step in its strategic growth journey, reinforcing its position as South Asia’s largest apparel-tech company. The Company has now set even more ambitious targets, signalling a decisive step forward in leading change within the apparel industry.

Designed to handle the full spectrum of fashion logistics, the facility spans more than 8,000 m2, features dual-zone humidity and climate control, and is equipped with solar panels. The scalable infrastructure will support efficient regional distribution needs across Asia, Africa, and Europe, ensuring the highest standards of operational performance and sustainability.

The project builds on the long-standing partnership between Hellmann and MAS Holdings. Through Hellmann MAS Supply Chain, the two companies combine Hellmann’s global logistics expertise with MAS Holdings’ deep-rooted knowledge of apparel manufacturing and supply chain innovation, supporting leading international fashion brands with integrated, end-to-end logistics solutions across South Asia.

Through the partnership with Hellmann, MAS is moving beyond traditional garment manufacturing to enable more integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions for global brands. This facility enhances its ability to offer speed and agility while supporting the development of a more resilient and future-ready apparel ecosystem in Sri Lanka.

ARGAN announced the delivery of the 12,000 m2 extension of the logistics site operated by CELIO in Amblainville, France. This new development marks a further step in the long-term partnership between the two companies and brings the site’s total surface area to 55,000 m2 while incorporating the environmental standards of the AutOnom label.

Operational since 2012, the Amblainville site has gradually established itself as CELIO’s central logistics platform in Europe. Following an initial extension completed in 2017, this new phase is designed to sustainably support the brand’s growth.

Ideally located in the immediate proximity of the A16 highway (Paris–Beauvais), very close to the Paris area, the site benefits from optimal accessibility for logistics flows. With this extension now completed, CELIO has a fully scaled facility to support its operations and growth prospects.

This transaction is part of a long-term lease agreement with a firm 10-year term covering the entire site, confirming CELIO’s long-lasting presence at this strategic location.

This extension comes as CELIO expands the scope of its offering. The brand recently integrated the assets of Camaïeu and launched the development of a womenswear range, complementing its historic positioning in men’s ready-to-wear fashion.

These developments are resulting in increased processing volumes, as well as a broader diversification of product lines. In this context, the expansion of the Amblainville site enables the logistics facility to adapt to the brand’s new operational requirements.

The delivery of this extension also provided an opportunity to significantly enhance the site’s energy performance through the integration of the AutOnom concept developed by ARGAN.

The building is now equipped with a 400 kWp rooftop photovoltaic power plant dedicated to self-consumption, 250 kWh storage batteries, and a heat pump heating system replacing the former gas-powered installations. These features significantly reduce the site’s carbon footprint, with CO2 emissions divided by a factor of four, including the extension.

AO, a leading electricals retailer in the UK, has signed a five-year lease on a new warehouse facility at Alsager325 in Cheshire to increase stock capacity and strengthen its next day delivery proposition for customers.

The 30,178 m2 site will be used to store excess stock, helping AO maintain strong product availability.

Orders will continue to be delivered through AO’s established UK-wide network of outbases, ensuring customers can expect the same fast, reliable service.

Located near Junctions 16 and 17 of the M6, the new facility is ideally positioned to support AO’s logistics network. By increasing its warehouse space, AO can hold more inventory across key product categories, reducing the risk of items going out of stock and improving availability during peak periods.

This facility at Alsager will play an important role in supporting AO.com’s continued growth strategy. The building’s scale, specification, and excellent motorway access make it a strong operational fit with its Northwest warehouse space, as the Company continues to optimise its logistics network.

The move is part of AO’s continued investment in its infrastructure, ensuring it can meet growing demand while maintaining the high standards of service customers expect.

Mainfreight Melbourne Air & Perishables is now operating from its new 24/7 facility at Melbourne Airport. Located within the airport precinct off Airport Drive and close to major airfreight terminals, the site spans over 11,500 m2 of warehouse and office space, supporting more efficient handling of time-sensitive and temperature-controlled freight.

Handling over 25 million kilograms of freight each year, the new branch marks a significant step forward in supporting Mainfreight’s ongoing growth and increasing its operational capacity.

The layout of the facility has been designed to simplify the movement of goods from arrival through to departure. Dedicated loading and unloading areas, electric roller systems for airline units, and sunken docks help reduce congestion and handling delays.

With space for refrigerated containers and access for road trains, the site allows for more direct and efficient transfers between transport modes.

Prologis has signed a lease with Unitop for more than 6,700 m2 of production and logistics space at Prologis Park Łódź in Poland. The facility will be configured to meet the stringent requirements of confectionery manufacturing for products distributed domestically and abroad. The agreement was concluded under the Clear Lease model, providing fixed operating‑cost transparency and predictability.

Unitop, a Łódź-based firm with more than 80 years of tradition and one of the largest producers of halva and sesame snaps in Poland and Europe, said the move will allow it to remain in its historic region while substantially increasing production capacity. The new Class A facility will be fully adapted to the entire technological process for sesame-based products, including advanced machinery and strengthened quality control across preparation, forming, portioning and packaging stages.

The relocation is expected to optimise operating costs, improve raw material flows and support more efficient supply‑chain management, which the parties say will increase the efficiency of halva distribution to the Polish market and key international markets. Both Unitop and Prologis were advised by commercial real estate experts from Platis during lease negotiations.

Prologis Park Łódź is located in the Widzew‑Olechów district approximately 7.0 kilometres from the centre of Łódź, 3.0 kilometres from the A1 motorway and 10.0 kilometres from the Stryków junction where the A1 and A2 intersect. The park offers direct access to public transport, numerous parking spaces, two entrance gates and infrastructure prepared for electric vehicle chargers, supported by 24/7 security and on‑site property management. The site also features green areas, an apiary, relaxation zones, a bicycle shelter with a repair station and a multifunctional sports field for employees.

SEGRO has signed a lease with Dressler Dublin for 14,400 m2 at SEGRO Logistics Park Stryków in Central Poland. Dressler Dublin, a new tenant at the Stryków business park, operates a nationwide chain of specialist bookshops and provides publishing, logistics, marketing and services to the book trade. Its product range includes books, stationery, games, toys and multimedia products.

The decision to locate in Central Poland and at SEGRO Logistics Park Stryków aligns with the firm’s operational strategy. The park’s location and the SEGRO team’s professional approach were key factors. Dressler Dublin’s nationwide distribution network underlines the park’s ability to support retail and distribution models.

SEGRO Logistics Park Stryków is SEGRO's largest development in Central Europe, covering 87 hectares and offering more than 360,000 m2 of space. The park sits about 3.0 km from the junction of the A1 and A2 motorways and is positioned as a distribution hub for Central Europe. On-site features include chargers for electric and hybrid vehicles and an automatic number plate recognition system to optimise entry and exit times.

CEVA Logistics has opened an automated distribution centre in Alashankou, China. The 4,300 m2 facility will act as a high‑tech consolidation point for Less‑than‑Truckload (LTL) shipments and integrated International Road Transport (TIR) solutions, expanding the Company’s China–Central Asia–Caucasus–Europe corridor.

Located in the Alashankou Free Trade Zone in Northwest China, the site sits about 15 minutes from the Kazakhstan–China border. By using streamlined local customs procedures the Company can complete cargo consolidation and onward transit in as little as 6 to 12 hours, accelerating flows from Chinese manufacturing centres into the heart of Central Asia.

The centre combines a Warehouse Management System with RFID and AI‑based measurement technologies and uses electric autonomous forklifts to automate inbound and outbound flows. A centralised control platform synchronises order management with real‑time customs status, while trucks are fitted with GPS and IoT sensors to provide end‑to‑end visibility for cross‑border shipments.

Lenovo is among the key customers using the new hub for regular flows between China and Kazakhstan. The Company has begun deploying heavy‑duty electric trucks to collect cargo from Chinese manufacturing plants for consolidation at Alashankou before crossing into Kazakhstan; the model is estimated to reduce CO2 by 46.0% compared with traditional solutions.

The facility underpins an optimised cross‑border LTL solution linking Shenzhen and Suzhou, China, to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, for small and medium cargo volumes. Using Alashankou as a fast‑track transit point has shortened transit times on the lane from about 20 days to 9 to 11 days.

Alashankou is a strategic gateway on the corridor with total throughput across Alashankou of 29 million tonnes in 2025, with ground volumes up 8.6% year‑on‑year. The hub will further enhance cross‑border logistics capabilities and deepen connectivity across Asia–Europe trade corridors.

DHL Supply Chain has broken ground on a European Battery Logistics Hub in Holtum, Limburg, the Netherlands. The new facility will provide 17,000 m2 of specialised storage and service space for high‑voltage batteries and sits adjacent to the Company’s existing Holtum (Born) automotive operation to form an integrated campus. The hub is scheduled to go live in early 2027.

The Holtum site is intended to handle batteries for electric vehicles and battery energy storage systems (BESS), including home storage and solar applications. The Company reported rising customer interest from the automotive, industrial and energy sectors and positioned Holtum as a central gateway serving the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and neighbouring markets.

The facility is designed to support complex, highly regulated battery supply chains and will provide a range of value‑added services at one location, including compliant storage of battery units, diagnostics and testing, charging and conditioning, refurbishment, reverse logistics and preparation for recycling. By combining logistics and technical services, the Holtum campus aims to enable customers to manage full battery lifecycles and support circular supply‑chain models.

The site benefits from direct access to major motorways linking the Benelux and Germany and is close to a container and barge terminal on the Juliana Canal, improving options for waterborne distribution and resilient European supply chains.

The expansion creates a scalable one‑stop‑shop solution for the EV sector and underpins the Company’s Strategy 2030 priority on New Energy. It also reinforces Holtum’s strategic importance as a logistics and new energy hub for the Netherlands and the region.

FedEx has broken ground on an expansion of its Clark gateway facility, reinforcing the Philippines’ role as a trans-shipment gateway within the Company’s Asia Pacific network and enhancing connections between Philippine businesses and global markets.

Once complete the modernised facility will span about 78,000 m2 and include upgraded handling and operational capabilities designed to improve shipment flow reliability and service flexibility. The expanded Clark gateway is intended to support express, eCommerce and freight shipments and to bolster overall network resilience as cross-border trade grows across the region.

The development builds on the Company’s growth in the Philippines since the opening of its Clark gateway in October 2021 and follows a land lease agreement with LIPAD signed in July 2024.

Construction is scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2026, with Robinsons Land Corporation appointed as developer. Sustainability features have been incorporated into the design to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact; these include insulated building materials, energy-efficient glazing, a high-performance roofing system, LED lighting, skylights, electric vehicle charging stations, water-efficient fixtures, a rainwater collection system and power-optimisation equipment, with provisions for future solar power deployment.

The project forms part of the Company’s broader strategy to strengthen network reliability, enhance customer service experience and position the Company to support long-term growth across the Asia Pacific region.

Abu Dhabi Food Hub, part of AD Ports Group, has signed an agreement with Axione Development to deliver advanced cold chain infrastructure at Abu Dhabi Food Hub.

Under the agreement, Axione Development will develop a dedicated cold chain facility on a 37,000 m2 plot under a 50‑year land lease. The facility is intended to serve traders and businesses operating within Abu Dhabi Food Hub’s integrated marketplace and to strengthen cold chain capabilities for wholesale trade, distribution and value‑added food supply activities.

AD Ports Group framed the deal as supporting the UAE’s national food security priorities and long‑term economic development, emphasising the role of public‑private partnerships and diversified trade corridors in delivering world‑class infrastructure that enables efficient movement, storage and trade of food products.

The project forms part of Abu Dhabi Food Hub’s wider next‑generation wholesale market ecosystem, which brings together wholesale trade, logistics, warehousing, distribution and digital enablement on a single platform. AD Ports Group said the cold chain development is a key component of the Hub’s proposition to support the UAE’s food security ambitions and that construction is progressing toward operational readiness by Q4, 2026.

Abu Dhabi Food Hub executives described the agreement as a client milestone that responds to market demand for purpose‑built facilities offering scalable, high‑performance assets. Axione Development said it will deliver modern, high‑specification cold chain infrastructure designed to meet contemporary operational requirements, support supply continuity and attract institutional capital for long‑term deployment.

Strategically located in KEZAD between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Abu Dhabi Food Hub is positioned to act as a central gateway connecting global supply with regional demand through modern infrastructure and efficient logistics.

Panattoni is to build a modern warehouse facility for Bidfood in Łódź, Poland. The project will be developed on a build-to-own (BTO) basis and will serve as a central distribution warehouse for the HoReCa operator.

Bidfood is a nationwide distributor of food and services for the HoReCa sector, working with over 17,000 catering establishments, restaurant chains, restaurants and hotels. The distributor’s range includes around 7,000 products, including meat, fish and seafood, fruit and vegetables, dairy products, bread, desserts, drinks, wine, packaging and household chemicals. The Company already has an extensive logistics network comprising 26 warehouse locations across Poland, and the new investment in Łódź will be its first central distribution warehouse and a key element in further streamlining the supply chain. The target floor area of the new facility will be approximately 26,000 m2.

The facility will be equipped with advanced solutions tailored to the distribution of food products, including refrigerated and frozen storage areas. The design also includes energy-efficiency measures, such as a photovoltaic installation and heat recovery systems. The entire facility will be designed with a view to optimising logistics processes and ensuring the highest operational standards.

A key advantage of the investment is its location – directly at the A1 motorway junction, within the administrative boundaries of Łódź. Its position in a well-developed industrial zone, combined with proximity to public transport, will ensure efficient logistics operations and convenient access for staff.

The new development is part of the growing partnership between Panattoni and Bidfood in Poland. The operator already utilises space in ten of the developer’s facilities across Poland, including in Gdańsk, Białystok and Lublin. Under the latest contract, the tenant has commenced operations at Panattoni Park Szczecin V, where it carries out distribution and warehousing of food products, including in refrigerated and frozen storage conditions.

Einride and EASE Logistics announced the deployment of SAE Level 4 (L4) Einride autonomous trucks into proof-of-concept service between EASE Logistics warehouses in Marysville, Ohio, US. This deployment is an extension of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and DriveOhio's Truck Automation Corridor Project, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), and is designed to evaluate the impact of autonomous technology on operations, safety, and freight efficiency.

Operations will take place on EASE property and local public roads and will utilise two of Einride's advanced L4 autonomous electric trucks, already successfully operating in real-world daily operations across the US. Starting this summer, the trucks will transport goods between EASE warehouses, generating data on impacts to warehousing, distribution, and transportation operations.

The vehicles are self-driving cab-less electric trucks that operate without a driver. They are capable of navigating routes autonomously, handling everything from routine driving to unexpected situations. A remote operator monitors the trucks off-site and can intervene if needed, keeping operations running smoothly and safely.

This marks EASE Logistics' third autonomous trucking deployment in partnership with DriveOhio, reinforcing its role as one of the few logistics providers in the country actively testing multiple autonomous freight platforms in live operational environments.

This deployment represents a significant step forward in real-world autonomous logistics and builds on Einride's established track record of safe AV operations across the US. Both EASE and Einride share a deep commitment to safety, and it is reflected in every aspect of this deployment, from the technology itself to the operating procedures that govern daily operations.

Stellantis North America has selected ICL, in collaboration with Agillence, to support optimisation of its finished vehicle logistics network across North America.

Finished vehicle logistics planning involves complex, dynamic decisions across multi-modal transportation, port, and vehicle processing centre (VPC) constraints, and the need to balance cost, inventory flow, and dealer service levels.

To address these challenges, Stellantis is enhancing its network planning capabilities through data-driven optimisation and scenario analysis.

Following a detailed evaluation process, Stellantis selected ICL, whose Rubicon team will leverage the Agillence Lean Logistics Optimiser (ALLO) to support network optimisation initiatives. The evaluation demonstrated opportunities to enhance efficiency and overall network performance.

The solution enables dealer-level routing analysis and multimodal optimisation, supporting more efficient transportation planning while improving delivery performance. It also enables the evaluation of alternative routing strategies and network configurations, helping Stellantis respond to volume changes, operational constraints, potential disruptions as well as to achieve its cost savings initiatives. This approach is expected to improve vehicle flow, reduce dwell time across ports and VPCs, and support more informed, data-driven decision-making.

Unipart has formed a partnership with Sophus AI to incorporate SophusX, a cloud‑based, AI‑driven supply‑chain network design and optimisation SaaS, into the Company’s consulting and delivery propositions.

SophusX combines AI‑driven data automation with advanced mathematical algorithms to support complex network design, planning and end‑to-end supply‑chain optimisation. The integration will allow the Company to turn disparate operational data into clearer commercial value when designing customer supply‑chain networks.

Unipart's customers increasingly face supply chains made up of many internal and external moving parts that complicate optimisation. Unipart intends to pair SophusX with its established methods for embedding continuous improvement and knowledge transfer, so results remain owned and sustainable and dependency on external support is reduced.

The Company described the partnership as a combination of 50 years of global operational experience with AI‑driven data automation to deliver practical, sustainable value for customers. Sophus AI sees Unipart as an ideal partner to scale end‑to‑end solutions that sustain gains at strategic, tactical and operational levels.

Ireland’s Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State at the Department of Transport with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney, have confirmed that the Road Transporters Support Scheme will open on Wednesday 20 May for applications.

The RTSS was announced by Government last month and supports the road transport sector in recognition of its essential role in Ireland’s supply chains, for businesses and in providing essential connectivity across both urban and rural communities.

The Scheme provides financial support to licenced hauliers, the own account sector, and commercial coach operators to help meet the challenges posed by increased fuel costs arising from the war in the Middle East.

It will be administered by the Department of Transport. The Road Transporters Support Scheme will open on the Department of Transport’s website at 12 noon Wednesday 20 May. The application form will be accessible until 12 noon on Friday 12 June.

Full details of the terms and conditions, State Aid rules, and data processing requirements will also be provided at the time of the application system going live.

Payments will be made based on the number of vehicles owned by qualifying operators.

Payment / Vehicles Band:

€1,350 - per vehicle up to and including five vehicles per operator
€790 - per vehicle for six to 20 vehicles per operator
€300 - per vehicle for 21+ vehicles

Scan Global Logistics and Hapag‑Lloyd have expanded a partnership to broaden the use of ocean biofuel and integrate Hapag‑Lloyd’s Ship Green solution into Scan Global Logistics’ existing catalogue of emission‑reducing products.

The collaboration enables an avoidance of more than 8,500 tonnes of CO2e emissions (Well‑to‑Wake) on global shipments. The measure uses second‑generation biofuels produced from waste and residue‑based feedstocks, which the companies say can be implemented without changes to customers’ logistics operations.

The solution operates through a physical book‑and‑claim arrangement based on the Mass Balance principle. In practice the ship’s conventional fuel is blended with biofuel and customers receive verified emission reductions independently of the physical shipment, allowing them to reduce Scope 3 emissions across global supply chains in a transparent and flexible way.

Both firms frame the approach as a practical, scalable option while the industry builds low‑carbon fuel supply and infrastructure. Scan Global Logistics is targeting a 50.0% reduction in emissions by 2030 and net‑zero by 2050, while Hapag‑Lloyd aims for net‑zero fleet operations by 2045. The expanded offering contributes to those targets.

ID Logistics Benelux has accelerated decarbonisation of its regional transport network by converting about 400 trucks to Shell Renewable Diesel (HVO100) and deploying the fuel across its private fuelling stations in the Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) in partnership with ABC energies.

The 100.0% renewable diesel reduces CO2e emissions by 90.0% over its full life cycle compared with standard B7 diesel. At the scale of the regional fleet the Company says the change delivers an immediate emissions reduction equivalent to removing nearly 200 vehicles from the road.

HVO100 is produced from vegetable oils and organic residues and has a chemical composition close to conventional fossil diesel. As a drop‑in fuel it can be used without engine modifications or changes to existing infrastructure, enabling rapid operational deployment without disruption.

The move forms part of a pragmatic response to increasing shipper requirements for lower carbon footprints. The Company described the conversion as a measure that reduces emissions immediately while it continues to invest in longer‑term zero‑emission technologies.

Decarbonisation measures in the Benelux complement other initiatives such as an optimised hub organisation, use of E.M.S. (Euro Modular Systems) longer vehicles to maximise payload and the gradual deployment of electric trucks. The Company also holds the fourth Lean & Green star, signalling a structured and measurable emissions reduction strategy aligned with its 2030 environmental targets.

ABC energies, the Company’s reference fuel partner for private fuel distribution stations supported the secure supply and operational integration of Shell Renewable Diesel, enabling immediate availability and seamless use in daily operations.

CEVA Logistics is advancing a low‑carbon ground transport corridor across Eastern Europe with a combination of alternative fuels and heavy‑duty electric vehicle (EV) pilots in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Poland.

Over the past several years the Company has integrated HVO100, a sustainable alternative to conventional diesel, into daily linehauls across Poland and the Czech Republic. A cross‑border route linking Hungary, the Czech Republic and Poland has been running on HVO100 for more than a year, laying the groundwork for further decarbonisation.

In Hungary the Company completed eight months of collaborative preparation before conducting a successful electric truck trial in partnership with carrier Transhungaria. The trial linked a customer’s plants with its distributor and operated despite loading delays; the vehicle achieved a winter range of 500 kilometres and used fast charging. The project now aims to establish regular 500‑kilometre EV flows between the customer’s Hungarian sites.

In the Czech Republic the Company tested an electric MAN low‑deck tractor on a domestic collection project. Over 15 days and 5,000 kilometres the vehicle carried 24,000 kilograms of goods without any charging‑related delays by using public charging stations and strict delivery schedules. The trial is reported to have saved two tonnes of CO2e and demonstrated that electric tractors can replace diesel in routine delivery loops.

Moving beyond pilot phases, the Company has secured a two‑year contract for a customer on the Września‑Poznań route in Poland. Two electric heavy‑duty vehicles will operate 24/5 and charge on‑site at customer premises; the EVs are projected to save approximately 280 tonnes of CO2e annually. The deployment follows more than a year of seasonal testing and close collaboration with local subcontractors.

CEVA positions these regional projects as practical building blocks towards broader decarbonisation. The Company, together with the CMA CGM Group, aims to reach net zero by 2050. While high vehicle costs and limited public charging remain challenges in the region, the Company is addressing them through strategic partnerships, operational redesign and phased implementation.

SPAR Austria is steadily reducing emissions in its logistics operations. From early April 2026, ten electric trucks, including trailers, are being introduced into regular service for the first time. They are replacing traditional diesel vehicles and supporting both dry goods and refrigerated transport.

The e-trucks are being integrated into operations at several logistics sites. This helps SPAR Austria gain experience in regular service and test how vehicle technology, charging infrastructure and regional grid capacities work together. In parallel, the retailer is installing high-performance charging stations at all participating sites, in close coordination with energy suppliers and grid operators.

The demands placed on SPAR Austria’s delivery logistics are diverse. More than 1,500 locations across Austria must be supplied every day, from stores in Alpine regions at over 1,900 metres above sea level to inner-city locations and areas with access restrictions. The primary objective is to ensure excellent local supply and deliver the familiar SPAR quality every day.

When procuring the new e-trucks, SPAR Austria took particular care to ensure they fully meet existing logistical requirements. This also includes temperature-controlled transport. SPAR Austria has relied on electric AC refrigeration technologies since the 1990s, but integrating this refrigeration into fully electric e-trucks has long been a technical challenge. With the new models, a solution has now been found that enables demanding refrigerated transport in regular operations.

The new vehicles also support climate action in measurable ways. On average, an e-truck saves more than 52 tonnes of CO2 per year compared with an equivalent diesel model.

SPAR Austria aims to integrate additional e-trucks into its fleet in the coming years, subject to technical developments and the availability of suitable charging and grid infrastructure.

The SPAR truck fleet in Austria currently comprises around 300 vehicles. The new e-trucks are replacing conventional diesel models where operations and infrastructure allow. In addition, the procurement of additional e-trucks is planned for 2027.

Bnode has announced the appointment of Manuel Olberding as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for its 3PL activities, effective 01 May. In this role, he will further develop the commercial approach across 3PL Europe and Staci Americas, supporting customers across these markets.

In this role, Manuel Olberding will lead the commercial strategy across Bnode’s 3PL operations in Europe and Staci Americas (soon to be rebranded Paxon), including the development of commercial activities in Asia. His mandate: accelerate sustainable growth, deepen customer relationships, and build a more integrated, customer-centric commercial organisation, in line with the group's international ambitions. Based in Düsseldorf, Germany, he will report directly to Rainer Kiefer, CEO 3PL Europe & Staci Americas.

Manuel Olberding brings over 20 years of international commercial leadership experience in logistics and supply chain. He joins Bnode from OIA Global, where he served as Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing. Prior to that, he held senior commercial roles at Maersk and DB Schenker, leading large-scale go-to-market transformations across complex, multinational environments.

At the same time, Bnode announces the appointment of Bram Blondé as Chief Solutions Officer (CSO) for its 3PL Europe & Staci Americas activities, a newly created role. After serving as Deputy CEO and Interim CCO, he will now be responsible for shaping and driving the 3PL’s solutions roadmap.

Target Corporation announced that Jeff England will join the Company as Executive Vice President, Chief Global Supply Chain and Logistics Officer, effective 31 May. England will report to Lisa Roath, Target's Chief Operating Officer, and will be responsible for accelerating Target's supply chain plans to improve its shopping experience.

Target is entering a new chapter of growth with a focus on leading with merchandising authority, elevating the guest experience, accelerating technology and strengthening its team and communities. A critical part of that plan is continuing to build the Company's supply chain capabilities to deliver greater speed, reliability and precision.

England joins Target from QXO, where he served as Chief Supply Chain Officer and improved inventory availability, reduced transportation costs and strengthened operational excellence. Prior to that, he was Chief Supply Chain Officer at Genuine Parts Company and spent nearly two decades in a variety of operations, strategy and finance leadership roles at Walmart. His experience ranges from running individual sites of front-line teams to overseeing and improving entire supply chains.

Target's current Chief Supply Chain and Logistics Officer Gretchen McCarthy will transition into a strategic advisor capacity through August.

England's appointment reflects Target's continued focus on delivering growth, delivering a best-in-class shopping experience in its stores and online.

Hapag-Lloyd has launched the Shefarer Programme to increase the proportion of women in the maritime workforce. The initiative was developed with partners Jebsen PTC, Anglo-Eastern Ship Management (Germany) GmbH and Marlow Navigation Co. Ltd and sets out measures to attract more women to careers at sea and provide targeted support for development on board.

A central element of the programme is promoting young talent: the Company will ensure at least 20.0% of new trainee intakes are female cadets. The target will also apply to the international crew pipeline, with particular focus on young Filipino candidates.

The Company will introduce selected Shefarer vessels where several women seafarers will be deployed together across functions and ranks so that women are seen as a routine part of the crew, whether serving as cadets, officers, engineers, oilers or captains.

To improve living and working conditions for women at sea, the Company said it will fit separate changing rooms, showers and toilets on all new-buildings due to enter service over the coming years.

The Company described the Shefarer Programme as creating concrete structures to help more women enter the maritime industry and build long-term careers at sea, and said mixed crews strengthen communication, collaboration and mutual respect on board while increasing visibility and career opportunities across its fleet.

Women currently account for 5.7% of the Company’s crew. Four women captains are currently sailing for the Company, representing 4.6% of its captains.

The Shefarer Programme forms part of the Company’s long-term strategy to make maritime careers more attractive and to attract qualified young talent to the industry. 

Gebrüder Weiss has appointed Goran Susak as Managing Director Land Transport & Logistics Germany, effective 01 July 2026. The appointment places him in charge of the Company’s strategic and operational activities in Germany.

In the role Susak will focus on stabilising and further developing the organisation and on expanding integrated logistics solutions across the German market.

Susak is a logistics executive with more than 25 years of industry experience. He most recently held a management position at Kuehne + Nagel with regional leadership and full responsibility for financial results across road freight, contract logistics, sea and air freight. He has previously held leadership roles in sales and contract logistics and began his career at Dachser.

The Company believes that Susak brings the operational expertise and strategic perspective needed to develop the organisation and to generate additional momentum in the contract logistics segment. Susak is looking forward to advancing the German land transport and logistics business sustainably with the team amid a challenging market environment.

Germany remains a key market for the Company and the appointment forms part of its continued focus on the sustainable development of structures and the expansion of its service portfolio.

DHL Supply Chain has named three senior leaders to new roles intended to strengthen its global and North America strategy and support long‑term growth under Strategy 2X30.

Jim Monkmeyer has been appointed Global Head Of LLP & Supply Chain Orchestration, effective immediately. Monkmeyer moves from his role as President, Transportation, DHL Supply Chain North America. The Company said the role will align strategy, technology and execution across regions and functions as customers seek more integrated, global supply‑chain orchestration. Monkmeyer joined the Company in 2016 and previously held senior supply‑chain roles at England Logistics, Inc.

Adam Ruff has been promoted to President, Transportation, DHL Supply Chain North America, also effective immediately. Ruff was Vice President, Strategy Product Development M&A, DHL Supply Chain North America and joined the Company in January 2010 after senior roles at Schneider Logistics. The appointment is intended to support continued growth of the Company’s Transportation business in North America through organic expansion, partnerships and acquisitions.

Dave Moss is named Head Of Real Estate Solutions, North America. Moss most recently served as Chief Financial Officer, DHL Supply Chain Latin America. The appointment comes as warehouse availability tightens and customers demand more flexible, technology‑enabled facility solutions. Moss has nearly 30 years of experience at DHL across North and Latin America and in 2015 was appointed Chief Financial Officer for DHL Supply Chain, Latin America, where he led finance and strategy for a €1.7 billion region spanning 10 countries.

The appointments reinforce the Company's focus on building integrated, orchestrated supply‑chain solutions and will help advance Strategy 2X30 globally and across North America.

Aramex has appointed Archer Fu as Senior Vice President East, effective 18 May 2026. In the role, Archer will lead the Company’s growth strategy across the Eastern region, covering Oceania, North Asia and South East Asia, and will report directly to the Group CEO.

Archer joins the Company with more than 20 years of international leadership experience in supply chain, logistics and forwarding. His background includes leading multi‑country organisations, driving multinational business growth and directing strategic customer development across diverse markets.

Archer will focus on accelerating regional growth, strengthening commercial and strategic capabilities and advancing customer‑centric innovation.