The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) will not oppose DP World Australia Limited’s proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics Holdings Limited. Following an extensive investigation, including considering detailed responses to its statement of issues, the ACCC concluded that the proposed acquisition would not likely result in a substantial lessening of competition.

DP World Australia operates container stevedores at the Ports of Botany (Sydney), Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle. On average, DP World Australia services approximately a third of the containers processed at these ports.

Silk is a national container logistics provider in Australia. It hauls import and export containers using trucks to and from ports where DP World Australia operates.

The ACCC considered the integration of DP World Australia’s container terminals with Silk’s national container transport and warehousing business and the potential impact on container transport service providers in the supply chain.

The ACCC focussed on whether DP World Australia would have the ability and incentive to engage in discriminatory conduct against Silk’s container transport rivals by raising their costs or lowering their quality of access to DP World Australia’s terminals.

ACCC analysis indicated that DP World Australia is unlikely to engage in forms of discriminatory conduct which would lead to material operational delays and disruption at DP World’s terminals. A reduction in DP World Australia’s ability to efficiently process containers at its terminals would risk DP World Australia losing shipping lines to other terminals, damaging its own business.

Although DP World Australia may be able to engage in subtle forms of discrimination without adversely affecting its primary function as a container terminal, such conduct is unlikely to reach a level so as to substantially lessen competition. DP World Australia would continue to face competition from a range of established and prospective container transport providers.

The ACCC has an ongoing role in monitoring Australia’s container freight industry. This involves tracking prices, costs and profits of container terminals, gathering information from the container freight industry, and providing a monitoring report to the government each year.

NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers, a joint venture between Algoma Central Corporation and Nova Marine Holdings, and the world's leading operator of specialised pneumatic cement carriers, has entered a definitive agreement with P&O Maritime Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of DP World, that will see POML acquire a 51.0% controlling stake in NovaAlgoma's wholly owned cement assets.

The transaction excludes NovaAlgoma’s joint venture interests in Northern Europe, Indonesia, and Greece. NovaAlgoma will retain a 49.0% minority interest to be held in a new entity based in Dubai (NACC). There will be no changes to the daily operations of the NACC vessels as a result of the transaction and the fleet will continue to be commercially and technically managed by the current teams.

NovaAlgoma was established in 2016 and specialises in the global transportation of dry-bulk commodities, with a focus on cement, using modern vessels equipped with advanced pneumatic handling systems. The Companies cement assets serve key infrastructure markets across North America, Europe, the Mediterranean, South Asia, and the Caribbean.

The deal will allow Nova to expand the geographic reach of its fleet and better serve global logistics demands. NACC’s pneumatic cement carriers play a vital role in supporting the construction industry, delivering cement powder for infrastructure projects, now to even more regions around the world.

Nova Marine Carriers is a global leader in maritime logistics, offering efficient and reliable bulk shipping solutions across key international markets. Headquartered in Lugano (Switzerland) and several offices all over the world, the Company operates a fleet of over 200 vessels—including mini-bulkers, handysize, supramax, self-unloaders, cement carriers, and barges—with a total capacity of 1.5 million DWT. In 2024 alone, Nova Marine completed over 2,000 voyages, transporting more than 26 million metric tons of cargo.

The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the coming months.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has completed the acquisition of all membership rights in LBC Tank Terminals Group Holding Netherlands Coöperatief U.A.. MOL received approval from all relevant authorities for the acquisition pursuant to the sale and purchase agreement signed on 07 March 2025. The acquisition price of the membership rights is US$1,715.0 million.

The MOL Group has positioned the chemical logistics business as a strategic business domain where it expects growth in the future. Following acquisitions of Nordic Tankers in 2019 and Fairfield Chemical Carriers in 2024, the acquisition of LBC will enable the MOL Group to strengthen its chemical logistics service by incorporating tank storage business into its portfolio, alongside marine transportation. This business expansion will allow MOL Group to respond quickly to the diverse needs of customers, as well as to grow as a pillar of its stable revenue business as stated in the portfolio strategy of the BLUE ACTION 2035 management plan, since tank terminals are considered to be a low market volatility business.

In addition, with demand for the transportation of ammonia and CO2 expected to grow as a result of a more decarbonised society, MOL Group will accelerate the development of its next-generation energy business by adding onshore storage to its logistics offering through the acquisition of LBC.

LBC Tank Terminals Group Holding Netherlands Coöperatief U.A. operates storage facilities for liquid chemicals, oil, and refined petroleum products. It is one of the world's largest tank terminal operators in the chemical handling industry with seven terminals in operation in Antwerp and Rotterdam in Europe and in the US Gulf Coast region including Houston, Freeport and Baton Rouge.

Global air freight markets increased by 2.2% in May, compared to May 2024 levels (+3.0% for international operations). Capacity increased by 2.0% compared to May 2024 (+2.6% for international operations).

The growth was achieved despite a 10.7% drop in traffic on the Asia to North America trade lane, reflecting the dampening effect of shifting US trade policies.

Year-on-year, world industrial production rose 2.6% in April 2025. Air cargo volumes grew 6.8% over the same period, outpacing global goods trade growth of 3.8%.Jet fuel prices in May 2025 were 18.8% lower than the previous year and 4.3% below the previous month. Global manufacturing contracted in May, with the PMI falling to 49.1, below the 50 mark that signals growth. New export orders also remained in negative territory at 48, reflecting pressure from recent US trade policy changes.

Asia-Pacific airlines saw 8.3% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in May, the strongest growth of all regions. Capacity increased by 5.7% year-on-year. North American carriers saw a -5.8% year-on-year decrease in growth for air cargo in May, the slowest growth of all regions. Capacity decreased by -3.2% year-on-year.

European carriers saw 1.6% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in May. Capacity increased 1.5% year-on-year. Middle Eastern carriers saw 3.6% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo in May. Capacity increased by 4.2% year-on-year.

Latin American carriers saw a 3.1% year-on-year increase in demand growth for air cargo in May. Capacity increased 3.5% year-on-year. African airlines saw a 2.1% year-on-year decrease in demand for air cargo in May. Capacity increased by 2.7% year-on-year.

A significant decrease in the Asia-North America trade lane was expected and realised as the effect of front-loading faded (moving goods to market in advance of tariffs coming into effect) and changes to the de-minimis exemption on small package shipments (particularly those associated with eCommerce) were enforced. As cargo flows reorganised, several route areas responded with surprising growth.

Asia-North America
YoY growth: -10.7%
Market share of industry: 24.4%

Europe-Asia
YoY growth: +13.4% and 27 consecutive months of growth
Market share of industry: 20.5%

Europe-Middle East
YoY growth: -0.9%
Market share of industry: 5.7%

Middle East-Asia
YoY growth: +10.8% and three consecutive months of growth
Market share of industry: 7.3%

Within Asia
YoY growth: +9.1% and 19 consecutive months of growth
Market share of industry: 7.0%

Europe-North America
YoY growth: +8.2% and 16 consecutive months of growth
Market share of industry: 13.3%

Africa-Asia
YoY growth: -14.6%
Market share of industry: 1.4%

Total cargo traffic market share by region of carriers is Asia-Pacific 34.2%, Europe 21.5%, North America 25.8%, Middle East 13.6%, Latin America 2.9%, and Africa 2.0%.

Rhenus Türkiye has successfully renewed its CEIV Pharma certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), confirming its commitment to meeting the highest global standards in pharmaceutical logistics. The recertification highlights the Company’s dedication to handling temperature-sensitive healthcare products with care, precision and full regulatory compliance.

Since entering the pharmaceutical logistics sector in 2021, Rhenus Türkiye has built its service around a simple but powerful principle: behind every shipment, there’s a patient. This mindset has shaped everything from team training and infrastructure to risk management processes. With the renewed certification, Rhenus Türkiye continues to be one of only a few logistics providers in Türkiye to hold this demanding international qualification.

In the Turkish market, CEIV Pharma certification remains a rare achievement. The standard, developed by IATA, is recognised worldwide as a mark of operational excellence in pharmaceutical logistics. For Rhenus Türkiye, it opens doors to major international tenders and sends a strong signal to global pharmaceutical manufacturers: their products are in safe hands.

As part of the recertification, Rhenus Türkiye used the opportunity to sharpen key internal processes. The team enhanced how it monitors and evaluates performance indicators (KPIs), implemented stronger risk-based approaches across daily operations, and expanded training through IATA’s Pharma programme to boost team know-how.

Maersk Saudi Arabia (Maersk) and Saudi Post Company (SPL) announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a partnership aimed at strengthening logistics and supply chain services for eCommerce companies entering and operating in Saudi Arabia, as well as potentially in the broader GCC markets.

The partnership combines Saudi Post's extensive domestic expertise with Maersk's global logistics capabilities, providing a comprehensive end-to-end solution for global eCommerce businesses. Saudi Post's robust national network, built to support the Kingdom's Vision 2030 objectives, will seamlessly integrate with Maersk's worldwide shipping and logistics infrastructure to deliver unparalleled service quality to customers.

Under the partnership framework, Saudi Post will manage all in-Kingdom operations, including express customs clearance and final mile delivery services, while Maersk will oversee origin activities, international transportation, and bonded fulfilment solutions. Maersk will utilise its newly inaugurated state-of-the-art Integrated Logistics Park in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as a key operational hub for this partnership, further strengthening the Kingdom's position as a regional logistics gateway.

The MoU establishes cooperation across four critical areas:

> Technology and System Integration: Seamless digital connectivity between both organisations' platforms
> Marketing and Commercial Activities: Joint go-to-market strategies to serve international businesses
> Customer Service Excellence: Coordinated processes and handovers to ensure a superior customer experience
> Operational Optimisation: Enhanced capacity and streamlined processes to efficiently serve joint customers

This partnership directly contributes to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives by enhancing the Kingdom's logistics infrastructure, supporting the growth of the eCommerce sector, and facilitating international trade. The collaboration is expected to attract more global businesses to establish operations in Saudi Arabia, while providing them with reliable and efficient logistics solutions. The partnership represents both companies' commitment to innovation and excellence in logistics services, positioning Saudi Arabia as a preferred destination for international eCommerce businesses seeking to access the Middle Eastern market.

Quadient, a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, has announced the activation of parcel shipping services within JR East’s ‘Multi E Cube’ locker network. This marks a significant milestone in its collaboration with JR East Smart Logistics Co., Ltd., the logistics subsidiary of East Japan Railway Company. JR East commuters can now conveniently send parcels from train station lockers during their daily journeys, without the need for printed labels or in person assistance.

In 2024, Quadient connected ‘Multi E Cube’ lockers into its PUDO Station network, allowing consumers to receive Yamato Transport deliveries at train stations. With the latest update, the system now supports outbound parcel services as well. By extending the shipping functionality of the open type PUDO Station to the multifunctional Multi E Cube, users can now send parcels directly from station lockers quickly, securely, and without face-to-face interaction or shipping slips. This enhancement further boosts convenience and flexibility for commuters and everyday users.

Multi E Cube lockers now support two core parcel services, receipt and shipping, along with the ability to reserve locker compartments in advance. Users no longer need to locate different lockers for different purposes. All services are accessible through a single secure unit at their nearest station. The service is available from the first to the last train at each station, with select lockers offering 24/7 access, allowing users to manage parcels on their own schedule.

Quadient’s PUDO Station network serves as a nationwide system of convenience hubs, simplifying everyday tasks and improving accessibility for communities across Japan. By providing secure, around-the-clock access to Yamato Transport parcel services, Quadient is transforming underutilised spaces into valuable service points that bring flexibility, efficiency, and convenience to where people live, work, and travel.

Building on their successful collaboration in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, the two logistics experts, subsidiaries of bpostgroup, are now joining forces in France.

Active Ants, already present with four logistics centres in Europe totalling more than 62,000 m2, dispatches 10 million eCommerce orders a year, and will be setting up in the Lyon region in September. On one of Staci's platforms, the Dutch subsidiary of bpostgroup will be supporting one of its existing customers in its expansion in France.

Staci offers Active Ants a fantastic opportunity to launch its business in France, with a first customer that it is already supporting in two key markets: the UK and Belgium.

Working alongside Active Ants, Staci will boost its responsiveness and efficiency to meet the growing demand from the French market. The alliance between Active Ants' mechanised solutions and Staci's customised digital, logistics and transport tools will optimise the experience of e-retailers.

FedEx announced that its hub at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, China (CAN) has been awarded CEIV Pharma certification. This marks a significant milestone in the Company’s ongoing commitment to quality, compliance, and leadership in pharmaceutical logistics.

The Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma Certification, from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), ensures the highest standards in the handling and transportation of time and temperature sensitive healthcare products such as pharmaceutical and vaccines across air networks. This corporate-level certification is a testament of the strength of FedEx’s quality management system and its expertise in delivering fully compliant, end-to-end logistic services that meet the rigorous demands of the increasingly complex and highly regulated pharmaceutical industry.

China’s expansive healthcare industry is driving growing demand for specialised logistics, with customers seeking reliable partners equipped with a global network and local expertise.

China’s pharmaceutical logistics market is projected to experience significant growth, with an estimated CAGR of approximately 10-12.0% from 2025 to 2030. According to an industrial white paper, China accounted for 31.0% of the world’s clinical trials initiated between 2019 and 2023, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.0%. Since 2020, China has emerged as the leading location for clinical trials worldwide, reaffirming its vital role as a key player in the global clinical trial landscape.

Customers in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector need closed loop temperature-controlled services to preserve temperature integrity to ensure product efficacy. With decades of experience, FedEx provides expertise in customised solutions for clinical trial solutions, biologics and vaccines enabled by its robust International Express network, customised Time Critical Special Services (SpS), and a global network of Life Science Centres in Incheon (Korea), Singapore, Tokyo (Japan), Mumbai (India), Memphis (US), and Veldhoven (the Netherlands). The Company’s extensive healthcare infrastructure also includes 130+ cold-chain facilities worldwide, ensuring continuous temperature integrity for shipments moving through its domestic and international networks.

FedEx hub at Kansai International Airport, Japan (KIX) was also awarded the CEIV Pharma Certification. The certifications are part of a broader FedEx initiative to expand CEIV-compliant infrastructure globally. As of May 2025, a total of nineteen FedEx facilities worldwide, including key locations in Europe and the Americas, will operate under the CEIV Pharma quality framework further strengthening the Company’s position as a trusted logistics partner for the global healthcare industry.

BLG LOGISTICS' new inland terminal in Ahlhorn officially went into operation on 01 July, marking an important milestone for the expansion of logistics infrastructure in northern Germany. The first customer is already active. At the same time, targeted recruitment is beginning, with BLG LOGISTICS looking for committed employees from the region who would like to actively help shape the new location.

At the start, 20 employees are working at the new location - a combination of internal experience and new colleagues from the region. The employees will be supported by an experienced project team that has been driving the development of the site forward for months. The plan is to expand to around 200 employees by the end of 2026.

The new site has space for around 16,000 vehicles including technical services as BLG sees growing demand from car manufacturers for integrated logistics, technical services and a tried-and-tested distribution network.

The new inland terminal in Ahlhorn offers extensive development opportunities on around 35 hectares. The site in the Metropolpark Hansalinie - on the site of the former air base - has been leased on a long-term basis for this purpose. At the start of operations, 2,500 parking spaces will be available. In the medium term, expansion to up to 16,000 parking spaces is planned. Planning for a technology centre has also begun, which will provide additional service impulses in the future and strengthen the location technologically.

Sustainability is a central component of the site strategy: the use of green electricity, a photovoltaic system on the hall roof and modern heat pump technology are in the planning stage. Low-emission transport solutions can already be offered by rail. There are also plans to expand the rail infrastructure.

The new terminal is conveniently located only around three kilometres from the A1 and A29 freeways at the intersection of the European north-south axis. Its proximity to the North German and Dutch seaports makes Ahlhorn a central logistics location for national and international flows of goods.

With the terminal in Ahlhorn, BLG LOGISTICS is expanding its existing network to include another efficient hub. The full expansion of the site is scheduled for completion in 2026. As BLG's sixth inland terminal, Ahlhorn is making an important contribution to the strategic development of the logistics company - and at the same time creating attractive jobs and new prospects in the region.

NewCold’s McDonough facility has passed its integrated ISO 14001 and 45001 audit, further solidifying its commitment to environmental responsibility and occupational health and safety. These internationally recognised certifications reflect NewCold’s dedication to building and operating world-class facilities that uphold the highest standards in safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

ISO 14001 provides a structured framework for managing environmental responsibilities, enabling NewCold to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and comply with regulatory requirements. ISO 45001 focuses on occupational health and safety management systems, helping prevent work-related injuries and illnesses while promoting a culture of care and accountability.

The McDonough site’s successful certification reflects the strength of NewCold’s HSEMS (Health, Safety, and Environmental Management System) and the dedication of its local teams to continuous improvement.

FedEx announced the launch of its first direct flight connecting Taiwan and South Korea. This new flight significantly enhances service and capacity between the two markets, providing efficient operational experience for import and export traders, particularly boosting trade in high-tech industries.

The direct flight operates seven times a week, connecting Taiwan through the FedEx Transshipment Centre at Taoyuan International Airport with South Korea via the FedEx Incheon Gateway at Incheon International Airport. This new flight is expected to boost Taiwan’s import and export activities, offering greater flexibility and reliability in logistics transportation and further enhancing Taiwan’s pivotal role in the global trade landscape.

By launching this new flight, FedEx is optimising its air network and enhancing the capacity and reliability of logistics services, empowering Taiwanese businesses to access new markets, drive innovation, and strengthen their global competitive edge.

Trade between Taiwan and South Korea has experienced substantial growth in recent years, driven by advancements in technology and electronics. According to data from Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, South Korea has become one of Taiwan’s major trading partners, significantly contributing to Taiwan’s total exports. High-tech products, particularly semiconductors and electronic components, are central to these exports. Statistical data from January 2025 shows that South Korea’s share of semiconductor exports to Taiwan increased from 6.4% in 2020 to 14.5% in 2024. The new flight is expected to further enhance trade and strengthen economic ties between the two markets.

This new flight is part of the Company’s on-going efforts to strengthen and optimise its global air network. In December 2024, FedEx introduced a new flight strengthening connectivity between Asia Pacific, India, and Europe. In April 2025, FedEx launched its first direct flight from Singapore to Anchorage, US, strengthening connectivity between Southeast Asia and major US markets. These initiatives demonstrate FedEx’s keen insight into the global market and strategic planning, providing strong support for the efficient circulation of global trade.

Evri has announced an ambitious plan to significantly grow its Out of Home network by 2030 – more than doubling its network of ParcelShops and lockers to 25,000. The business has long been at the forefront of Out of Home delivery in the UK, including being the first to do next day delivery to its extensive network of independent shops, Post Offices and lockers. Evri’s innovation in Out of Home over the past decade has brought speed, convenience, cost savings and environmental benefits to the UK market.

To support this growth, Evri is investing more than £50.0 million to launch an owned, in-house network of smart lockers that bring dynamic new functionality to the consumer experience. Evri will roll out 10,000 lockers as part of its network expansion to support its continued growth with the UK’s leading retailers and marketplaces.

Evri currently has a network of more than 10,000 ParcelShops and lockers, which includes its flagship independent shop network, Post Office branches, corporate partners such as Co-op. Its partnerships and investment will more than double this by 2030, with Parcelshops and locker locations set to grow to 25,000 – hitting the 2,000 locker milestone before Christmas 2025.

The announcement follows a 500% year-on-year increase in locker usage, a trend which is anticipated to continue.

All lockers in the Evri network will have high-quality hardware with a label printer, drop box, parcel detection sensors, and will be accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Customers will benefit from a best-in-class user experience with the option for a completely contactless experience through geo-based Near Field Communication. Customers will also be able to see a pre-arrival capacity indicator to ensure there is space, before making a journey.

Evri also intends to continue the growth of its ParcelShop network of independent convenience stores, which offer a valuable service to their local communities. The firm’s latest move to invest further in Lockers will complement one of the most diverse parcel delivery networks in the UK with options to deliver to home, work, ParcelShops and Lockers, alongside ‘on the road’ diversions to a neighbour or safe place. Divert options ensure consumers have choice, convenience and control over their parcel, further enhancing the accessibility of parcel delivery.

Retailers will be able to offer Evri lockers, alongside ParcelShops, at the point of sale in the online shopping experience.

REMONDIS and H&M Group formed a joint venture, Looper Textile Co, an independent company that collects, sorts and enables reuse and recycling of textiles. Rhenus 4PL Solutions GmbH, a Rhenus Group company, is supporting the venture as REMONDIS' contractual partner by providing advanced logistics solutions – including the centralised coordination of transport flows, end-to-end supply chain visibility, and the implementation of a digital 4PL Control Tower tailored to the specific requirements of circular textile logistics.

Looper Textile Co. has set itself the goal of collecting and sorting used clothing and textiles for reuse and recycling in order to make the best possible use of these valuable resources.

Used textiles are one of the largest material flows in the world. REMONDIS Recycling rely on digital solutions and its expertise in the circular economy to efficiently coordinate the movement of collected volumes of 150 million pieces per year. T

As part of the project, Rhenus 4PL Solutions GmbH is deploying its 4PL Control Tower – a central digital platform that enables real-time coordination and monitoring of all logistics activities across the supply chain. As a Fourth Party Logistics (4PL) provider, Rhenus assumes overarching responsibility for managing logistics partners and processes. The system has been specifically tailored to support the requirements of the circular economy, ensuring full transparency, optimised material flows, and efficient, data-driven supply chain operations. In a circular project like Looper Textile Co., the Control Tower plays a key role in enabling textile reuse and recycling by seamlessly coordinating all stakeholders and creating end-to-end visibility.

Looper Textile Co. enables circular textiles through reuse and preparing for recycling. Operating out of two sorting facilities in Germany and one in Poland, while working with a global network of partners, Looper sorts into over 200 categories based on material and garment type. In 2023, the first year of operations, Looper helped extend the life of over 40 million garments, and over 72 million garments in 2024, 65.0% reuse, 25.0% recycling, and <10.0% responsibly disposed due to contamination. A commitment to innovation within Looper includes a pilot line for automated sorting using near-infrared and optical sensor technology, meeting the precise material requirements of emerging textile-to-textile recycling solutions.

DHL has taken on the role of Global Logistics Partner for the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) which is the governing body for world motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations globally.

As part of the collaboration, DHL will provide essential infrastructure and installations required for racing events in Formula 1, Formula 2, and Formula 3. This will include transport, set-up, and maintenance of the FIA's mobile office units, garages, and racetrack signalling equipment. The collaboration will be shaped by a commitment to sustainability, with DHL using seven trucks powered by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in Europe.

For DHL, this partnership is a key step in the organisation's growing involvement in motorsport. Besides this new collaboration, DHL remains the Official Logistics Partner of Formula 1, Formula E, and the World Endurance Championship (WEC).

GEODIS has successfully completed a major operation in partnership with Eiffage Metal for the transport and float-off of three floating substructures of 2,500 tons. Designed by Principle Power, the turbine foundations are part of the “Les Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion” (EFGL) pilot project, one of the largest floating offshore wind farms in the world.

This large-scale operation was managed by a dedicated GEODIS team, onsite between the end of April and early June 2025. The complex move took place within the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille (GPMM), from the Eiffage Darsette site to the Carfos terminal in Fos-sur-Mer (France).

The project required an extensive engineering phase, including the design of grillage and sea fastening systems, precise ballasting calculations, and close coordination with local port authorities. High environmental and safety standards were also applied throughout the process.

To execute the float-offs, GEODIS mobilised a semi-submersible barge, specifically selected for its suitability. The process involved a carefully sequenced ballasting operation to ground the barge and allow the floaters to be safely launched into the water. Despite strict weather requirements, the float-offs were conducted efficiently and without incident.

The EFGL project, with 30 MW of capacity, represents nearly 10.0% of the operational floating wind turbines currently installed worldwide. GEODIS’ seamless execution of two consecutive float-offs within six days highlights the potential scalability and industrial feasibility of commercial size floating wind energy projects.

The success of the project, GEODIS’ first in floating offshore wind, marks a key milestone and reinforces the Group’s strategic commitment to strengthening its position in this emerging sector. Building on this experience, GEODIS will continue to develop innovative, tailor-made solutions specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of future commercial-scale projects.

Asyad Group, Oman's global integrated logistics provider, has successfully executed a high-priority air cargo operation involving over 200 metric tons of electronic equipment destined for one of India's largest conglomerates. The operation was completed efficiently and required coordinated shipments from four key international markets, China, Malaysia, South Korea, and the UK.

Faced with strict time constraints and diverse origin points, Asyad engineered an optimised routing strategy utilising multiple carriers and diverse air routes to ensure seamless, round-the-clock delivery into Indian entry points. The operation included continuous monitoring, proactive risk mitigation, and full compliance with the client's logistical protocols, demonstrating Asyad's ability to deliver high-value, time-sensitive cargo across complex global supply chains.

The project marks one of Asyad's largest consolidated air freight operations into the Indian market to date, reinforcing its growing footprint in South Asia and its role in enabling efficient trade routes between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

With Oman's strategic location at the crossroads of key global shipping lanes, Asyad continues to unlock new trade corridors and strengthen its position as a trusted logistics partner across the region.

Oman Air Cargo has appointed Swissport as its new ground handler at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), the Netherlands, where the first flight between Muscat (MCT) and the Dutch Capital landed 01 July 2025.

The MCT-AMS flight, which will operate four times a week, is part of ongoing plans by the Omani carrier to expand routes to Europe.

The B787-9 flight, with a cargo capacity of 14 to 18 metric tonnes, was carrying pharmaceuticals and engineering spares, as well as courier and express cargo.

Oman Air Cargo will operate out of Swissport’s 20,000 m2, CEIV-certified facility at Terminal 11, AMS.

CEVA Logistics and bol recently signed an early contract renewal to extend their current partnership through 2029 with an option to extend to 2032. The contract renewal adds mutual ESG targets around sustainability and employee well-being.

Bol is the largest online retailer in the Netherlands and Belgium, offering customers a wide variety of products, including books, music, electronics, toys, and more. This year marks 26 years of successful collaboration between CEVA Logistics and bol. CEVA currently manages operations across five strategic locations in the Netherlands, three facilities in Waalwijk, one in Oosterhout and one in Nieuwegein. These facilities encompass more than 260,000 m2 of highly automated warehousing that support bol’s expanding business needs.

At one of bol's fully automated facilities, CEVA moves 45 items per direct man-hour, more than doubling the velocity compared to a less automated warehouse. Considering the multitude of items stored in the warehouse, of varying shapes and sizes, this is an impressive throughput.

During the 2024 peak holiday season, CEVA prepared and shipped approximately 575,000 items per day, demonstrating the facility’s impressive output and adaptability to peak seasons.

The multi-site operation is driven by precise coordination through CEVA’s advanced data & control centre, with innovation and automation serving as a foundation to its operational success. CEVA and bol work in close collaboration to enable continuous growth through agility, scalability and flexibility to meet increasing market demands.

Bol’s company values emphasise Sustainability and Society, which align closely with CEVA’s three-pillar CSR approach: Acting for People, Acting for Planet and Acting for Fair Trade. As a certified B-Corporation, bol must maintain rigorous standards of social and environmental performance. While the operation already reflects a commitment to these initiatives, sustainability and employee wellness targets were added as part of the recent contract renewal to formalize the commitment.

bol believe that CEVA Logistics has been essential to its growth journey. Their expertise in managing its complex operations allows it to focus on expanding its market presence while maintaining standards. The formalised sustainability goals in the renewed contract align with bol’s values and will help it deliver exceptional service alongside a positive impact for people and planet.

XPO Logistics and the world-famous cycling competition Tour de France, have announced the extension of their historic partnership. For this 112th edition, which will take place from 05 to 27 July 2025, XPO Logistics is once again deploying outstanding logistics to ensure the success of the world´s most closely followed cycling event, every step of the way.

From Lille to the Champs-Élysées, 56 drivers are preparing to cover 3,340 kilometres across 34 départements and 11 regions. Both on the road and behind the scenes, XPO Logistics' human and technical resources are making the Tour a true demonstration of know-how and adaptability. Ahead of each stage, the XPO Logistics teams install the key infrastructure (start village modules, podiums, arches, barriers, technical equipment, sports points, etc.) with pinpoint accuracy, in record time, whatever the terrain or weather conditions.

The same expertise will be deployed from 26 July to 03 August 2025 by a team dedicated this time to the Tour de France Femmes with Zwift, for which XPO Logistics has been the official carrier since its creation in 2022.

A pioneer in more sustainable transport, XPO Logistics is continuing to roll out its LESS HVO solution in 2025, based on the use of HVO biofuel injected into its fuel tank network. This biofuel reduces CO₂ emissions by up to 90.0%. Last year, 223,370 kg of CO2 were avoided thanks to this solution. The vehicles meet Euro 6 standards, limiting nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 70.0%. This initiative will be deployed on both the Tour de France and the Women's Tour de France with Zwift, reflecting a shared commitment with Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) to increasingly responsible competition.

Logistical preparations starting in October, rigorous selection of drivers, on-board safety equipment. Each day of the race requires meticulous organisation:

• Setting up the start villages and finish lines in 4 to 5 hours
• Intermediate points set up in 3 hours
• Dismantling in just a few hours before transfer to the next stage.

This agility is made possible in particular thanks to the expertise and experience of the drivers, who are true masters of the road, capable of transporting equipment in their heavy goods vehicles even in extreme conditions and on the narrowest mountain passes.

It is also made possible by XPO Logistics' national network of agencies that can respond to all urgent requests, even in mountainous terrain. In addition to the Tour de France and the Women's Tour de France with Zwift, XPO Logistics is the official carrier for twelve other major cycling events organised by A.S.O. Paris-Nice, Paris-Nice Challenge, Paris-Roubaix, Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift, Paris-Roubaix Challenge, La Flèche Wallonne, La Flèche Wallonne Femmes, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes, Critérium du Dauphiné, L'Étape du Tour de France, Paris-Tours.

Waitrose has announced a multi-million investment in a 33,445 m2 distribution centre at Mountpark’s Bristol 360 to better serve customers in the southwest of England, UK. The site, which will be the retailer’s first distribution centre in the region, will open towards the end of 2026 making deliveries to around 50 of the supermarket’s existing shops, with the capacity to support new shops.

Waitrose is working on plans to open new convenience and full-line stores throughout the UK. Last month, the retailer announced that a shop will be built at Brabazon in north Bristol, which is expected to open in 2027, and later this year a new convenience store will open in The Arches, Bristol.

Mountpark’s Bristol 360, is a modern logistics site with many energy efficient and sustainable features, including over 1,200 solar panels. Waitrose estimates that the southwest site will enable it to reduce annual mileage within its supply chain by 2,225 tonnes of CO2 per year, helping it meet its target of being net zero carbon by 2035 and fossil fuel free by 2030.

This multi-million pound investment is an important step in modernising the retailer’s supply chain and setting it up to build the capacity needed for growth plans. It will enable the Company to better serve customers in the region, more efficiently supply existing shops and reduce operating costs and carbon emissions.

Waitrose will now select a logistics supplier to run the site on their behalf and work with them to equip the site to be a modern warehouse that facilitates the retailer’s needs now and in the future.

Waitrose currently uses four regional distribution sites across the UK (Aylesford, Bracknell, Brinklow and Leyland) to fulfil shop orders, and three national distribution centres in Milton Keynes, Greenford in London, and Reading. It also has two fulfilment centres in Greater London - Greenford and Coulsdon from where it delivers online customer orders purchased through Waitrose.com.

Bristol 360 is part of Mountpark’s expanding UK portfolio of Grade A logistics developments and is located at Central Park, Avonmouth, one of the south west’s most strategically significant distribution hubs. The forthcoming M49 Junction will further enhance connectivity, providing Bristol 360 with improved access to the UK’s motorway and freight networks, and reinforcing its long-term value as a distribution base.

The facility has been rated BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ and holds an EPC A+ certification. Designed with sustainability and employee wellbeing in mind, Bristol 360 includes features such as a roof terrace, landscaped gardens, and extensive ribbon glazing to maximise natural light to the warehouse marshalling areas.

Bridgestone has opened its next-generation Queensland Distribution Centre at Port of Brisbane’s Port West Industrial Estate (Stage 2) in Lytton, Australia.

The purpose-built facility supports Bridgestone’s future growth and streamlines operations in supplying its network of retail and wholesale customers throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Delivered by Port of Brisbane with Principal Contractor, McNab, the facility comprises a 23,340 m2 warehouse, 350 m2 dock office, approximately 20,340 m2 of concrete hardstand and 3,786 m2 carparking areas on a 5.16ha site.

It incorporates sustainable design elements including access to 100.0% renewable power for its operations through PBPL’s embedded energy network, 1MW rooftop solar and 1MW Battery Energy Storage System, as well as shared fire services and water efficient fittings.

Throughout construction, low carbon concrete was used extensively on external areas with recycled materials incorporated into the civil works.

Construction commenced in August 2024 and was completed in April 2025. The opening of the Lytton distribution centre represents the continued investment the Company makes into long-term, sustainable growth and continuous improvement of customer service in the Australian market.

Port West (Stage 2) comprises approximately 26.8 hectares of developable land, which is being brought online progressively to meet demand. It is currently home to Electrolux Group and adjoins Stage 1 of the estate, home to 11 global and national trade-related businesses including Bunnings, Steelforce and Fisher & Paykel.

ARGAN is pursuing the deployment of its Aut0nom sites across France with the signing of a lease for a cold storage warehouse in Sorigny that will be operated by Danone.

The works for this new site will start in a booming business area – the Sorigny Isoparc. The city of Sorigny is directly linked to the A10 French highway, in immediate proximity to the A85 French highway and only fifteen kilometres away from the South of Tours: it thus offers a strategic location at the heart of the Tours area with already over 100,000 m2 of developed logistics facilities, 1,400 employees and about 30 companies.

This state-of-the-art parc aims at combining economic efficiency and environmental excellence thanks to the use of renewable energy, the preservation of green landscapes on one-third of the land area, as well as a charter that guarantees the architectural quality of the layouts and developments.

With this operation, some sixty employees of DANONE are making a short-distance move, as they were until now operating on the nearby-site of Chambray-les-Tours, about ten kilometres from Sorigny. The lease in future state of completion signed between ARGAN and Danone will last for a fixed term period of nine years, starting from the day of the site delivery, expected for the Summer of 2026.

The future site will represent 8,200 m2 of built area, including a cell of 6,400 m2 in positive cold storage of 2/6C along an office bloc of 800 m2. The Aut0nom equipment by ARGAN will help cover a significant part of the site’s overall consumption with green carbon free energy generated on-site.

The Aut0nom® label was a decisive argument in Danone’s choice. This ‘in-use’ carbon zero building is fully in line with DANONE group’s ambitions in terms of respect for the environment.

Panattoni Park Ennshafen, Upper Austria, was opened on 02 July. On a site measuring more than 35,000 m2, the business park offers modern and flexible spaces for companies from all industries. At the same time, Rosenbauer International AG, a fire brigade equipment supplier, started up its new logistics hot spot as the first tenant.

The site has a trimodal connection to several European financial centres via the Rhine-Main-Danube waterway and the railway network via a nearby container terminal and the B1 state and A1 West federal motorways.

A portion of the space at the Panattoni Park Ennshafen has already been let to Rosenbauer International AG which opened its new logistics centre here. The site in Enns allows it to centralise its logistics functions in Austria.

The logistics centre will handle the central supply for production and act as a hub for spare parts supply and the processing of safety equipment and fire safety components. Long-term, Ennshafen will act as a central logistics hub for Central Europe and global SKD/CKD dispatch.

Another benefit for Rosenbauer was the sustainable concept: Panattoni is aiming to obtain certification according to the DNBG [German Association for Sustainable Construction] gold standard. In addition to energy-efficient building technology and a PV system, the focus is on sustainable mobility and the quality of stay, including a bicycle path, a large bicycle parking area and well-being areas with sitting areas with greenery and recreational offers like Boccia and table tennis.

The property was acquired with the help of the Upper Austrian promotion agency, Business Upper Austria. The project was realised with the general contractor, Goldbeck Rhomberg.

Lineage, Inc. has completed acquisitions of two cold storage facilities in Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, Quebec from Entrepôt Congelé 10/35 (“EC”) and its affiliates. Lineage has also acquired a separate cold storage facility in the growing city of Laval, Quebec. Both acquisitions are strategically located near Montreal and expand Lineage’s footprint in Canada, a critical hub for the North American food supply chain.

The three newly acquired freezer facilities further bolster Lineage’s Canadian presence, which now spans more than 30 cold storage facilities. The additional capacity, paired with the strategic positioning of Lineage’s facilities and transportation network, strengthens the Company’s ability to help meet strong demand for temperature-controlled warehousing and end-to-end logistics solutions in the Canadian market.

In addition, Lineage is also expanding three of its existing sites in Canada. The Company held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 27 to mark the expansion of its Côte de Liesse facility in Montreal, which is ideally positioned for serving customer needs in Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

Additional expansion projects are currently underway at Lineage’s Foothills location in Calgary, Alberta and its location in Vaughan, Ontario. The Foothills facility project includes an expected 1,500 pallet positions for blast freezing, a critical feature for the export of products like proteins. The Vaughan expansion will serve to meet additional demand in the highly populated Toronto market.

The acquisitions and facility expansions, once completed, are expected to add a total of more than 13 million cubic feet and 68,335 pallet positions to Lineage’s Canadian footprint by mid-2026.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has opened a new, state-of-the-art contract logistics centre in Truganina, Australia. With its sustainable new site, the Company doubles its warehouse capacity in the Melbourne metropolitan area and further expands its market position in the Asia-Pacific region.

This strategic step on its international growth path expands the full-service provider’s capacity to further enhance its customer service and deliver an even broader portfolio of innovative and sustainable logistics solutions to both existing and potential new customers.

Hellmann has been operating from its own location in Australia since 1987 and expanded its presence just one year later with another branch in New Zealand. Today, the logistics provider offers comprehensive full-service logistics solutions along the entire supply chain from a total of seven locations in Australia and New Zealand, in the major cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Darwin, as well as Auckland and Christchurch.

With this strong presence in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region, Hellmann is underlining its role as an international logistics partner for customised, digital, and sustainable supply chain solutions. In addition, the new multi-user site provides flexible and scalable logistics solutions for customers from various industries, including automotive, healthcare & pharma, food and beverages, and other consumer goods.

Covering an area of around 19,000 m2 with 18,000 pallet spaces and modern warehouse and inventory management systems, the site offers ideal conditions for efficient logistics processes. Hellmann's new location in Melbourne sets also a clear statement of its commitment to sustainability: The facility aims for a 5-star Green Star As-Built certification. The equipment includes a 200 kW solar system, 30,000-litre rainwater tanks, and ten charging stations for electric vehicles – measures that underline the Company's ecological commitment.

FedEx has opened its newest facility in Vianen. This modern site, designed to handle both parcel and pallet operations, marks a significant step forward in enhancing logistics infrastructure in the Netherlands. The new facility boosts the efficiency of sorting and shipping processes and is designed with safety and sustainability in mind.

Built for strategic growth, the new facility in Vianen features a warehouse space of 5,865 m2 and 816 m2 of office space. It offers extensive operational benefits compared to the previous location. It includes ten dock doors for trailers—one equipped with a scissor lift and nine with loose load capabilities. A new sorting machine significantly increases efficiency, with a maximum sorting capacity of 3,600 parcels per hour. Thanks to 48 direct loading positions for vans at the conveyor belt, parcel processing is now faster and ergonomically improved.

The facility is equipped with new technologies, including parcel X-ray, a customs cage, and a designated aviation security area for processing secure air freight. Additionally, the site features a caster deck to efficiently unload unit load devices from trailers. These improvements enable faster parcel handling and delivery, while the advanced sorting system automatically detects whether shipments have been cleared by customs. Moreover, the planning department is located on-site, allowing for optimal freight scheduling.

With an A-level energy label and FedEx’s broader goal of achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2040, the facility has been designed with sustainability in mind. It includes fourteen charging stations for electric vehicles and four charging points for the general public. The site is also equipped with LED lighting and automated lighting sensors to minimise energy consumption. FedEx has scheduled an initial three electric vehicles for deployment in 2025, as part of the Company’s phased approach to electrification.

Beyond operational efficiency and sustainability, FedEx is also investing in a comfortable and safe working environment. In addition to ergonomic workstations, modern office facilities, and a customer desk for enhanced service and direct shipments, the Vianen facility incorporates advanced safety measures. These include a security cage and weekly training sessions to ensure a secure workplace.

Chomutov is becoming the starting point for HOPI's expansion into Western Europe. The new facility in Panattoni Park Chomutov North covers an area of over 31,000 m2 and will provide logistics for Vileda brand products. The project underscores HOPI's strategic ambition to act as a partner for international brands outside the Central European region.

HOPI CZ has taken over facilities in Panattoni Park Chomutov North covering an area of 31,166 m2, where it will provide logistics services for Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions (FHCS), a manufacturer of Vileda cleaning products.

HOPI will provide warehousing, transport, VAS, and eCommerce services. A semi-automatic packaging line for co-packing and modern technology for efficient inventory management are available. Thanks to its location just 30 km from the German border and connections to the D6, D7, and D8 motorways, it is an ideal gateway for serving Germany, France, and the Benelux countries.

Vileda is a strategic client for HOPI and this project represents another step in the Company’s development as a leading logistics partner for the FMCG sector across Europe.

The industrial building, part of which is already occupied by Amazon, will have a total area of 55,000 m2 upon completion. The building has a clear height of 10 meters and also includes two office extensions, each measuring 300 m2. The hall offers storage capacity for approximately 50,000 pallets and is ready to handle seasonal fluctuations in demand. HOPI will use semi-automatic packaging lines for co-packing and plans to use other modern technologies.

The project is designed with an emphasis on sustainability and aims to achieve BREEAM New Construction certification at the Excellent level. The building uses a range of environmental measures, including a greywater and rainwater management system, energy-efficient LED lighting, heat pumps, and highly effective thermal insulation, which together reduce the building's energy consumption and minimise its carbon footprint. The entire Panattoni Park Chomutov North project boasts extensive investments in supporting biodiversity. A total of 438 trees and over 12,000 shrubs have been planted within the park, which remains unfenced and connects to the revitalisation of the adjacent riparian vegetation. Ponds have also been dug to increase species diversity, and bird and bat boxes have been installed.

The site is located near Vrskmaně, Jirkov, Chomutov, Most, and only 30 kilometres from the German border. Thanks to its connection to the German motorways A4, A72, A9, and A93, it offers excellent accessibility to both southern and northern Germany. It is also easily accessible within the Czech Republic – the D6, D7 and D8 motorways provide fast connections to Prague, Karlovy Vary and Ústí nad Labem.

The entire Panattoni Park Chomutov North project has been completed. Amazon is already operating in Hall A, and HOPI is now taking over another part of the space. Jungheinrich operates its production plant for handling equipment in Hall B.

In a time of unprecedented grid constraints and tightening environmental regulations, NewCold’s new facility in Dinteloord, the Netherlands has emerged as a powerful example of innovation, resilience, and partnership.

In 2021, NewCold acquired a plot in Dinteloord with a clear objective: to establish a critical logistics hub aligned with our customer Lamb Weston. However, by mid-2022, a major obstacle emerged: TenneT, the national grid operator of The Netherlands, announced that due to severe net congestion NewCold would not be granted an energy grid connection until at least 2028, with no guaranteed timeline even in present day.

This challenge was further compounded by nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission limitations enacted from 2021 to 2024, which restricted the use of on-site power generation through conventional engines.

Fruit and vegetable breeding company Rijk Zwaan, our neighbour and an innovator in sustainable greenhouse cultivation, faced a similar impasse. Their planned Combined Heat and Power (CHP) installation, vital for heating their greenhouses, had no viable route to feed surplus electricity back into the overloaded public grid. This meant valuable clean energy would go to waste instead of helping the wider community.

Having already established a close relationship with Rijk Zwaan, the companies reengaged discussions to explore how they could collaborate and create a mutually beneficial solution.

While NewCold was moving forward with developing its Dinteloord site, it sent a plan to the municipality of Steenbergen. Rijk Zwaan was then informed that its 40-meter high-bay warehouse would be next to their land plot, blocking the sunlight needed for their glass houses.

Rijk Zwaan contacted NewCold and after discussion it was agreed that NewCold would change the site design. The high bay was mirrored to the other side of the plot, resulting in virtually no sun blockage.

The positive outcome of these discussions led to further collaboration. NewCold and Rijk Zwaan partnered closely to co-develop a private-wire solution enabling direct power transfer from Rijk Zwaan’s CHP system to NewCold’s facility. This strategic alignment created a resilient scalable solution that allowed:

> NewCold to operate on schedule and uphold its commitment to Lamb Weston, over three years ahead of what grid conditions alone would have allowed.
> Rijk Zwaan to realise their CHP investment and secure a consistent, sustainable heat supply for their greenhouses.

This collaboration not only exemplifies adaptive thinking and environmental responsibility; it stands as a model for how businesses can move forward together in the face of complex infrastructure challenges. In today’s regulatory and energy environment, neither project would have been feasible without this joint approach.

Together, NewCold and Rijk Zwaan have transformed a constraint into a catalyst, and helped establish Dinteloord as a model for what’s possible when innovation and shared purpose align.

Jumia has opened its largest integrated warehouse in Cairo. Egypt. The 27,000 m2 facility serves as an integrated logistics centre. It will enhance storage and distribution efficiency, especially in underserved areas such as Upper Egypt.

The investment reflects Jumia’s deep-rooted commitment to Egypt as a strategic market in the Company’s pan-African operations. This new facility not only improves how it serves millions of customers and sellers across the country but also strengthens support for local manufacturers, drives job creation, and advances Egypt’s digital economy. Egypt serves as one of Jumia’s largest tech hubs, with a growing team of engineers developing digital and logistics solutions to support operations continent-wide.

Jumia operates across nine African countries and connects approximately 70,000 sellers with customers. The new facility is in line with Jumia’s strategy of infrastructure expansion across Africa, following the launch of a logistics centre in Ivory Coast in April 2025 in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade.

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region and SINGAUTO, a Singapore-based tech innovator have announced the signing of a 50-year land lease agreement to establish a state-of-the-art facility in KEZAD Area A (KEZAD Al Ma’mourah).

SINGAUTO has committed AED100.0 million in investments to build a 100,000 m2 advanced facility focused on the development of green logistics solutions. The new site will integrate SINGAUTO’s latest smart technologies to manufacture intelligent refrigerated vehicles, designed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of cold-chain logistics across the region.

The facility will launch operations with an expert team of over 100 professionals, each with more than 15 years of industry experience, ensuring the delivery of services aligned with top-tier international standards.

SINGAUTO’s presence supports KEZAD’s goal to add value to the region’s logistics and automotive sectors, while driving green innovation that benefits all stakeholders. The automotive sector is a strategic priority for, especially in alignment with a strong commitment to sustainability. KEZAD Group and SINGAUTO share a unified vision to accelerate the future of green mobility. With SINGAUTO’s cutting-edge solutions improving cold-chain logistics, this project represents a significant step toward strengthening sustainable transport capabilities and reinforcing KEZAD’s role in shaping a resilient, future-ready supply chain.

SINGAUTO is confident that operating within KEZAD’s integrated automotive ecosystem will provide it with the ideal foundation for scaling its business and meeting the region’s demand for eco-friendly, high-efficiency logistics. It looks forward to leveraging KEZAD’s specialised support to produce smart, sustainable commercial vehicles tailored to the needs of the regional cold-chain sector.

This initiative is part of KEZAD Group’s broader vision to develop a fully integrated automotive hub, offering modern infrastructure, advanced logistics support, and a business-friendly environment that drives innovation and growth. The partnership with SINGAUTO marks a significant milestone in KEZAD’s mission to become the global hub of excellence for automotive and logistics industries.

Fusion Logistics, a fourth-generation, family-run logistics and transport provider with over 50 years of industry expertise, has unveiled the construction of a new 9,290 m2 warehousing facility at its base in Annacotty Business Park, Ireland.

This major expansion nearly doubles the current warehousing capacity and marks a significant milestone in the Company’s continued growth. Upon completion, the facility is expected to increase pallet capacity to 25,000. The expansion will also see a 15.0% to 20.0% increase in staffing, reinforcing Fusion Logistics’ commitment to regional economic development.

Fusion Logistics sets itself apart by integrating warehousing and storage with transport and distribution services, offering tailored solutions to customers across all sectors. The Company serves a broad client base throughout the mid-west and beyond, with trusted names such as Johnson & Johnson, Serosep, Teleflex Medical, Uniphar, and Ishka Irish Spring Water among them.

As construction progresses, Fusion Logistics looks forward to welcoming new and existing clients to its expanded facilities and continuing to deliver bespoke, efficient, and cost-effective logistics solutions tailored to each customer’s unique needs.

Phase 1 will hold approximately 7,500 pallets, and on completion of phase 2, that will rise to approximately, 15,000 pallets in total.

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the UAE, Grade A warehouse operator StockSpace and project master developer Axione Development have jointly announced the signing of a 50-year land lease agreement to establish a state-of-the-art Grade A warehouse facility in KEZAD Area A (KEZAD Al Ma’mourah).

StockSpace has invested AED50.0 million to set up its 14,200 m2 facility that will significantly contribute to the growth of F&B and FMCG industries in the region by providing prime quality warehousing space and operations. The Company’s operations are set to create around 100 new jobs at the facility in KEZAD.

The food processing industry is a strategically important and dynamically evolving sector, significantly contributing to Abu Dhabi’s GDP.

Abu Dhabi plays a significant role in driving growth for the FMCG industry, contributing 36.0% of the UAE’s total food processing output. KEZAD is a key facilitator in its growth, providing world-class manufacturing, logistics and trade infrastructure within its advanced ecosystem specially designed to support the sector.

LG Electronics (LG) is expanding its smart factory innovations into the rapidly evolving smart logistics sector. The Company recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LogisValley at LG Digital Park in Pyeongtaek, Korea. The agreement marks a significant milestone in jointly developing next-generation logistics centre solutions by combining the two companies’ respective strengths.

As Korea’s largest integrated logistics company, LogisValley provides comprehensive services in logistics centre development, leasing and consulting to a wide range of domestic and global clients. The Company also directly operates over 50 logistics centres around the world.

The partnership is grounded in a shared goal: to deliver customised smart logistics solutions that address the evolving needs of global customers. This will be achieved by integrating LG’s expertise in industrial robotics and digital twin technologies with LogisValley’s capabilities in logistics centre design, construction and operations.

Through this collaboration, the two companies will work together to advance smart logistics solutions and pursue joint go-to-market strategies targeting global customers. Notably, LG will collaborate with LogisValley from the early design stages of new logistics centres to ensure optimal integration of LG’s smart factory technologies, maximising synergy and operational efficiency.

LG’s smart factory portfolio encompasses a wide range of capabilities, including industrial robots, digital twin-based production system design and monitoring, and big data and generative AI-powered process, safety and quality management. These solutions are expected to generate significant impact in logistics operations, where accuracy and efficiency are key.

A major focus will be automation. LG’s broad lineup of robots – such as autonomous mobile robots equipped with robotic arms – can automate labour-intensive logistics tasks like box picking. Vision AI technology minimises errors in packaging and product sorting, enhancing precision and reducing reliance on manual labour.

In addition, LG’s extensive experience in managing large volumes of manufacturing components across its production sites enables the Company to provide automation solutions that optimise space utilisation. By efficiently categorising and storing items, LG’s solutions facilitate robotic outbound processes within logistics centres.

Digital twin technology serves as another key differentiator. By creating virtual replicas of logistics environments, LG can simulate and analyse material flows to design the most effective robotic workflows. These simulations allow optimisation before deployment, while real-time monitoring helps proactively detect and address potential disruptions, improving overall operational efficiency.

Beyond third-party applications, LG and LogisValley will apply these smart logistics solutions internally to enhance their own operations. Customised systems will be implemented at LogisValley’s self-operated logistics centres and LG’s home appliance logistics hubs to further boost internal productivity and efficiency.

In a separate initiative, LG and LogisValley have also signed an agreement to collaborate on a commercial development project in the West Lake district of Hanoi, Vietnam. The upscale complex will feature a six-star hotel and shopping mall, with LG providing a full suite of commercial display products and solutions.

Jungheinrich is supporting Greek auto parts importer Iaponiki SA in tackling acute logistics challenges. With a fully automated logistics centre in Markopoulo near Athens, the Company is successfully addressing the growing labour shortage while simultaneously creating new capacity for its expanding business.

Iaponiki faced the challenge of significantly expanding its storage capacity while increasing efficiency despite a shortage of personnel. The new facility combines an automated VNA high-bay warehouse with an intelligent mobile robot system and state-of-the-art safety technology for mixed-mode operation. Jungheinrich is not only optimising warehouse processes but also significantly reducing operational costs.

The new logistics centre includes a high-bay warehouse with 4,922 pallet spaces, along with an additional gravity rack system providing 286 storage locations. To ensure an automated material flow, Jungheinrich is supplying eight EKS 215a mobile robots with a lifting height of up to six meters and integrated 360-degree safety sensors. These robots handle the entire goods flow from inbound receipt to outbound shipping. Thanks to dedicated travel paths, they can operate alongside pedestrian traffic while meeting the highest safety standards.

Storage and retrieval in the high-bay warehouse are carried out by two automated narrow-aisle trucks of type EKX 516a, which ensure precise positioning thanks to advanced inductive guidance and RFID technology. The intelligent control system optimises vehicle utilisation and minimises empty runs.

Jungheinrich was chosen based on a 15-year partnership and a detailed analysis of customer requirements. The automation concept also stood out due to its short implementation time of just twelve months.

Jungheinrich is delivering the project as a complete solution, from the seismically designed racking system and mobile robots to conveyor technology and the warehouse control system (WCS) with logistics interface. Lithium-ion technology and a sophisticated energy management system enable efficient 16-hour operation, six days a week. The commissioning is scheduled for March 2026.

VM-Milktrans and Sovedo Logistics have received the first two of a total of six Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 in Belgium. The group led by Michiel Verdonck and active in milk collection logistics is the first customer in Belgium to use the electric flagship of Mercedes-Benz Trucks.

The eActros 600 was designed for long-distance haulage and combines a range of 500 km without intermediate charging with a gross train weight of up to 44 tons. As it is possible to charge during the legally prescribed driver break, transport companies such as VM Milktrans and Sovedo Logistics can cover more than 1,000 km per day.

In parallel with the delivery of the e-trucks, VM-Milktrans and Sovedo Logistics will also put the entire charging infrastructure into operation. Charging takes place entirely in-house: the required electricity is largely generated locally via solar modules. This energy is stored in a battery system so that the e-trucks can be charged at any time at one of two charging stations with four chargers each on the company’s own premises using intelligent control.

The entire project – from the vehicles to the charging infrastructure – was realised through close cooperation between Daimler Truck BeLux, Daimler Truck Financial Services Belgium, the dealer Van Mossel-Vereenooghe, Thoré and Lanoye Technics. Daimler Truck BeLux and Van Mossel-Vereenooghe took care of comprehensive advice and of the delivery of the vehicles. Thoré and Lanoye were respectively responsible for charging technology and power generation.

In addition to the vehicles, Daimler Truck offers topics such as consulting, infrastructure, and operations related to e-infrastructure and the charging of electric trucks across Europe under the TruckCharge brand.

Daimler Truck Financial Services Belgium made it possible to finance the trucks and the complete charging infrastructure including installation. With eService Leasing, the financial service provider of Daimler Truck AG offers a flexible and comprehensive financing solution for the entire eMobility concept. Both the trucks, the batteries and the associated charging infrastructure are combined in a transparent leasing package. This means that the customer only receives one invoice for all e-truck-related services, which simplifies the electrification of the fleet.

ECS is trialling the use of electric trucks in London across its first-and-last-mile operations over a 16-month period. The objective is to cut emissions and support a rail-focused logistics strategy. The aim is to not only reduce CO2 emissions but also make the supply chain more sustainable.

The vehicles will be operating between ports and customer sites, handling a variety of goods from consumer products to building materials.

The Company is already three months into the project. The trucks have covered 9,200 miles, transporting 329 loads, on time, from the ports of P&O Tilbury and CLdN Purfleet to 12 different customers.

The trucks have exceeded performance expectations. Although their range was initially estimated at 125 miles, one journey reached 168 miles, aided by route planning and adapted driving techniques.

The electric truck trial also aligns with the Company’s strategy to reduce exposure to the EU Emissions Trading System, which will apply to road freight from 2027. ECS intends to analyse the full test results before deciding whether to expand its electric fleet. The Company also continues to prioritise rail transport across its European operations.

GLS Group has announced that its CO2 reduction targets have been approved by the independent Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi Services Limited, London) after a thorough review. As part of this commitment, GLS Group has set both near-term and long-term targets to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, aligned with the latest scientific standards.

The SBTi has officially confirmed that these science-based targets meet its requirements and are consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

This validation confirms GLS’ plan to achieve net-zero by 2045, reinforcing the Company's role in addressing climate change and contributing to global decarbonisation efforts.

Reducing our total GHG emissions by 90.0% by 2045, compared to 2021 levels, will require consistent commitment to innovation, tackling technological challenges and building strong, reliable partnerships.

GLS’ group-wide environmental strategy guides the Company's efforts to meet its SBTs. As road transportation accounts for the majority of GLS' carbon emissions (90.0% in calendar year 2024), the strategy focuses on transforming the predominantly subcontracted transportation fleet to zero- and low-emission vehicles.

The Company aims to have 50.0% of the transport fleet to be zero- and low-emission by 2030, and by 2035 100.0% of new transport vehicles will be zero- and low-emission vehicles. By end of December 2024, 6,600 of such vehicles are already in the GLS network.

To support this transformation, GLS entities are investing in infrastructure upgrades, including electric vehicle charging stations and renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaic systems at its depots and hubs.

At the end of December 2024, GLS Group locations featured 4,000 charging points, and 80.0% of GLS-operated sites in Europe are already powered by renewable electricity. GLS Group’s ambition is to increase the share of consumed renewable electricity to 100.0% by 2030.

Cargill announced a transformation of its global cocoa supply chain, unveiling a series of interconnected investments that reduce carbon emissions, eliminate waste, and boost efficiency from cocoa origin countries in West Africa to processing hubs in Europe. The Company’s upgrades span renewable energy, circular logistics, and smart infrastructure.

In Côte d’Ivoire, cocoa shells once discarded are now used to fuel biomass boilers. In Ghana, a solar plant powers production in Tema, and new ISO tanks are replacing disposable packaging, providing the opportunity to cut up to 100 metric tons of waste each month.

Once the beans and semi-finished cocoa products produced in origin arrive in Europe, they enter a fully integrated logistics network. Beans are stored in solar-powered warehouses near Amsterdam, The Netherlands, then transported to Cargill’s factory in Zaandam via the world’s first fully electric barges, eliminating 190,000 kg of CO₂ emissions annually. The electricity for these vessels, and for Cargill’s Dutch facilities, comes from Windpark Hanze, a renewable energy partnership with Vattenfall.

After processing, cocoa shells are reused again, this time as fuel in Cargill’s new biomass boiler in Amsterdam, which will cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 19,000 tons each year. Together with the wind farm Cargill and Vattenfall operate in partnership with Windpark Hanze, the CO2 emissions reduction reaches 31,000 tons per year - representing a reduction of site CO2emissions of up to 90.0%.

The final leg of the journey continues with low-emission transport. Semi-finished cocoa products are shipped to Wormer, home to the world’s largest cocoa processing site, using BIO LNG trucks, and finished cocoa powder is stored at a next-generation warehouse in Zaandam. Operated in partnership with Green Valley Cocoa Logistics, the facility features solar panels, automated vehicles, and intermodal rail and barge connections to reduce last-mile impact.

The chain ends where indulgence begins: chocolate production. Cargill’s semi-finished cocoa products are delivered to its own chocolate processing sites and its customers across Europe using renewable fuels and short sea shipping, supporting the Company’s global target to reduce supply chain emissions by 30.0% per ton of product by 2030.

This integrated effort also supports Cargill’s broader climate goals which include reducing operational emissions by 10.0% by 2025.

Amazon’s newest fulfilment centre in Japan is designed not only to ensure customers receive their orders, but to operate more sustainably, using the Earth’s own underground temperature to heat and cool it, as well as leveraging vertical solar panels to help power its operations with carbon-free energy.

Located in Nagoya, Japan, the fulfilment centre will use geothermal technology known as geo-exchange for heating and cooling. This means it will harness underground temperatures to regulate the indoor climate of the building more efficiently, compared to traditional systems. It’s also the first Amazon building globally to feature vertical solar panels on the walls, and will be the Company’s largest onsite solar project outside of the US.

Think of a wine cellar or a basement where the temperature is consistent year-round. The Earth works the same way with its own natural thermostat, but on a much larger scale.

In the summer, when temperatures rise, a geothermal heat pump will move water through 200 bores drilled more than 300 feet deep to absorb the Earth's naturally stable temperature. It will then bring that coolness back to the building's first floor to keep indoor temperatures comfortable. In the winter, the process is reversed, as the ground at this depth stays relatively warm. The circulating water absorbs heat and brings it back up to warm the building.

This natural heating and cooling system is not just smart - it's also efficient. Compared to regular air conditioning systems, it uses 30.0% less energy, which is better for the environment.

In places like Japan where available land can be scarce, building new carbon-free energy sources is increasingly challenging. That’s why Amazon is getting creative to capture more solar energy.

This fulfilment centre not only has solar panels installed on the roof, but also in the parking lot and vertically on the building’s south-facing walls, the first Amazon building globally to incorporate vertical solar panels. These panels can absorb extra sunlight early in the morning and late in the afternoon as the sun moves across the sky. They can also act as a giant heat shield for the building, helping to keep it cooler during hot summer days.

The solar panels have a combined capacity of 5.5MW, making it one of the largest onsite solar power systems at a logistics facility in Japan, and the largest onsite solar project by capacity in Amazon’s portfolio outside of the US. The fulfilment centre will also be equipped with a 2.9 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery storage system, which will supply carbon-free energy to the building when the sun isn’t shining during the day, or at night.

Due to its numerous sustainability features, the fulfilment centre is expected to earn the “Zero Carbon Certification” from Living Future by the end of 2026.

AutoSense, a leading innovator in charging solutions for electric vehicles and fleet management for businesses, is raising sustainable logistics to a new level together with the parcel service provider DPD Switzerland sustainable logistics to a new level: With the launch of a groundbreaking pilot project for the intelligent charging of electric fleets, the two companies are setting new standards in the industry. The project is supported by the project funding of LadenPunkt and is considered a milestone for the transformation of the Swiss logistics landscape.

At the heart of the project is the intelligent charging solution ‘chargeSmart’ from autoSense, which will be tested operationally for the first time at DPD Switzerland. As a data-driven solution, chargeSmart dynamically adjusts the charging of electric vehicles to the energy market, the availability of renewable energy, and the operational times of the vehicles. Charging processes are thus automated to occur when electricity prices are low, making fleet operations more economical and grid-friendly.

Additionally, the battery capacities of DPD's commercial vehicles will be made available to Swissgrid for balancing energy. This not only leads to additional revenues but also helps stabilise the Swiss power grid and thus promotes the integration of renewable energies.

DPD Switzerland has ambitious goals: By 2030, the entire delivery fleet is to be converted to electric drive, and by 2035, even the entire linehaul fleet. Already today, 100.0% of the electricity in all DPD depots comes from renewable sources.

The pilot project will run until the end of 2025 and will provide valuable insights for the entire industry. The results will directly contribute to the further development of chargeSmart and thus accelerate the electrification of Swiss mobility.

Two all-electric FUSO eCanter trucks are now joining the Croatian fleet of Gebrüder Weiss. The two 8.55-ton trucks with a wheelbase of 4750 mm are equipped with 129 kW electric motors and an L-battery pack that enables ranges of up to 200 km between charges. The vehicles will be used for last-mile deliveries to the recipient's doorstep in the greater Zagreb area (Croatia).

The FUSO eCanter in this version is characterised by compact exterior dimensions combined with excellent manoeuvrability and a large load volume. This makes it ideal for urban distribution transport. The vehicles have a Standard-Cabin with a digital instrument cluster and a 7-inch multimedia display with touchscreen. Automatic air conditioning, a heated steering wheel, and a heated windshield ensure comfort in both summer and winter. The vehicles are equipped with LED lights at the front and rear. Both eCanter vehicles feature Lane-Assist, Active Brake Assist 6 (ABA 6), the Blind Spot Information System (BSIS), and a rear view camera. The eCanter has a thin-walled box body with a Dhollandia loading ramp and a load capacity of 1,500 kg.

Gebrüder Weiss has been present in Croatia since 2000 and offers solutions for land, sea, and air transport as well as comprehensive logistics services at its three locations in Zagreb, Split, and Rijeka. A particular focus is on last mile deliveries, where the use of locally emission-free vehicles is becoming increasingly important. With the integration of the FUSO eCanter truck, Gebrüder Weiss is sending another signal as part of its long-term sustainability strategy.

The Company is committed to continuously increasing the proportion of alternative drive systems in its fleet. More than 50 transport vehicles with alternative drive systems are already in use in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Croatia – from heavy-duty trucks to electric transporters.

The Board of Directors of Nurminen Logistics Plc has decided to establish a new share-based incentive plan for the key employees of the Company. The objective of the plans is to align the interests of the key employees and Nurminen Logistics shareholders and to increase the Company value in the long term, to drive financial and operative performance, and to retain key employees by offering them a competitive performance-based earning opportunity.

The Restricted Share Plan is intended to be used as a tool in specific situations seen necessary by the Board of Directors, for example ensuring retention of key talents, attracting new talent or other specific situations determined by the Board.

The reward from the Restricted Share Plan 2025—2029 is based on a valid employment or director contract and the continuity of the employment or service. The plan is intended for selected key employees only, based on the decision by the Board of Directors.

The rewards to be earned on the basis of the plan will be paid by the end of May 2027, 2028 or 2029 but in any event minimum twelve (12) months after the determination of the Reward.

The gross rewards to be allocated during 2025–2029 on the basis of the restricted share plan correspond to the value of maximum 300,000 Nurminen Logistics shares.

The rewards will be paid partly in Nurminen Logistics shares and partly in cash. The cash proportions of the rewards are intended for covering taxes and tax-related expenses arising from the rewards to the participants. In general, no reward is paid if the participant’s employment or director contract terminates before the reward payment.

Toll Group announced the appointment of Thomas Knudsen as Executive Chairman, effective 01 July 2025. The appointment follows the departure of Group Managing Director Alan Beacham, and will see Thomas take on the role in an interim capacity.

Thomas brings more than three decades of experience in global logistics and leadership across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Having joined Toll in 2018 as President of Global Forwarding, he later served as Managing Director from 2020 to 2022, and most recently as Non-Executive Chairman from 2022 to 2025.

As Executive Chairman, Thomas will provide executive oversight while continuing to work closely with the Toll Board and executive leadership team to ensure continuity of operations and a sharp focus on business performance.

In addition to his extensive experience with Toll, Thomas currently advises several private equity and investment firms, bringing strong commercial insight and a global perspective on capital strategy and business transformation.

Originally from Denmark, Thomas has been based in Singapore since 2010. Thomas has played a significant role in strengthening Toll’s global operations over the years, including navigating the business through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and driving key innovation and efficiency initiatives.

DHL Global Forwarding has announced the appointment of Michael Young as CEO for the US, effective 01 August 2025. This appointment comes as Robert Reiter prepares to move on from his role as CEO.

Michael Young currently serves as CEO of DHL Global Forwarding UK & Ireland and President of Global Motorsports. He has more than 30 years of experience within DHL Global Forwarding, having held senior commercial and leadership roles across the organisation at the country, regional, and global levels.

Michael’s expertise in optimising processes and enhancing customer relationships will be vital in achieving Strategy 2030 goals including driving profitable growth, particularly in high-volume segments like eCommerce and SMEs.

In 2008, Michael was appointed Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing, where he played a pivotal role in transforming the sales organisation and driving a customer-centric approach across the business. Since taking over as CEO for the UK and Ireland in 2016, he has guided the organisation through significant macroeconomic challenges, including the Brexit transition, leaving behind a strong, future-ready business with a resilient growth outlook. In his concurrent role as President of Global Motorsports, he has been instrumental in strengthening DHL’s long-standing partnership with Formula 1.

Michael will be based in Atlanta, Ga, and report directly to Tim Robertson, CEO DHL Global Forwarding Americas.

CJ Logistics has appointed Jonathan Song as the Company’s Head of its Global Business division. Song brings over 30 years of experience in the logistics sector to the role and most recently served as Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing at Expeditors International, overseeing operations across 60 countries. At Expeditors, he unified global sales structures and implemented customer-centric strategies under his philosophy: Sales goes beyond relationships, sales is a process.

The appointment is a strategic move to accelerate overseas expansion. The Company expects Song’s expertise to enhance its extensive global logistics and bolster growth in key markets, including the US, India and the Middle East, while strengthening cross-border logistics capabilities.

DHL Express has announced the appointment of John Cornish as UK CEO from 01 July 2025. Moving from the role of CEO DHL Express Central Europe, Cornish brings over four decades of experience to the UK role. Cornish takes over from Ian Wilson, who steps down after nine years at the helm and will be leaving the DHL Group at the end of 2025 to move abroad.

Ian leaves DHL Express UK in a strong position for future growth, with customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and market share all significantly improved under his leadership.

Since 2017, John has led DHL Express Central Europe, overseeing 26 markets and delivering significant growth through investment in people, infrastructure, and services. Having joined DHL Express in 1984, his international career has included leadership positions across Europe, Asia, and the US. This wealth of experience will be used to continue to strengthen the UK market position.

In the UK role, Cornish will continue to report to Mike Parra, CEO DHL Express Europe. His focus will be on continuing to strengthen DHL's market position, enhancing its infrastructure, developing its people, and delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Gebrüder Weiss announced that Peter Kloiber is retiring after 28 years on the Management Board. He held responsibility for Parcel Services, Logistics, IT, Human Resources and Organisational Development, Marketing and Communications, as well as the subsidiaries Xvise (logistics consulting) and dicall (call centre services). At the same time Peter Schafleitner, former Director of Product Management Land Transport, is joining the Management Board.

Born in Vorarlberg / Austria, Peter Kloiber launched his career at Gebrüder Weiss in 1990 when he took up a post in corporate and human resources development. He recognised the key role of internal training and development programmes for long-term success, and initiated their establishment. The Company‘s transformation into a modern, networked logistics group is also due in a large part to his dedication.

Peter Schafleitner, an experienced logistics expert, is moving up to the Company's top management tier. Born in Salzburg, he joined the organization in 1989, holding various positions in sales and land transport and managing two locations in Austria. From 2017 onwards, he was Director and Regional Manager for the Central Region, which includes Salzburg, Carinthia, Upper Austria, and the Czech Republic. Since 2024, he has been Head of Product Management for Land Transport.

Schafleitner's appointment to the Management Board reflects the group’s primary focus on continuity and the benefits of long-term experience and internal networking.

As part of this personnel change, Gebrüder Weiss is also reorganising the board's portfolios. From 01 July 2025, the responsibilities will be distributed as follows:

> Wolfram Senger-Weiss (CEO) will oversee digitalisation, finance, corporate governance, real estate, and the Black Sea/CIS region.
> Jürgen Bauer will take charge of Land Transport Europe, Customs, Purchasing, Logistics, and the subsidiary Xvise (logistics consulting).
> Lothar Thoma will head the Air and Sea Freight and Overseas divisions as well as Human Resources and Organizational Development.
> Peter Schafleitner will take over Product Management Land Transport, Sales, Marketing and Communications, while also being responsible for the parcel service (GWP) and the dicall call centre.

Girteka has appointed Dmitrij Voitkevič as Head of Transport Operations Division in Poland, effective 01 July. Based at the Company’s largest operational hub in Sady, near Poznań, Dmitrij Voitkevič will be responsible for strengthening operational performance, enhancing service delivery, and driving the long-term strategic development of the site.

With over 15 years of leadership experience across international projects and large-scale operations, Voitkevič brings a hands-on, people-focused approach. Before joining Girteka Group, he held senior roles in project management and operational development, delivering complex, high-impact initiatives across multiple stakeholders. Since joining Girteka Group in 2022 as Project Manager in the Transport Division, he has led key initiatives to improve operational alignment and efficiency.

His immediate priority in the new role is to enhance the efficiency of the Sady base, ensuring timely, smooth, and secure delivery performance. Close cooperation with local teams and a strong understanding of day-to-day operational challenges will help identify and implement impactful improvements quickly.

The Sady transport base, opened in 2022, plays a critical role in Girteka Group’s international operations. It is the Company’s largest and most advanced facility in Europe, covering over 22,000 m2, and serves as a key hub for Western European markets. The site includes fleet maintenance facilities, driver infrastructure, and administrative services. It also houses the Girteka Drivers’ Academy, one of the Group’s main training centres.

The base supports nearly 6,000 drivers and more than 400 mechanics, with capacity to service up to 4,000 trucks annually — making it one of the largest road transport facilities in Europe.

DHL eCommerce has announced a key leadership transition within DHL eCommerce Americas. Scott Ashbaugh, currently Chief Commercial Officer will assume the role of Americas CEO, effective 01 July 2025. This follows the retirement of Lee Spratt, which will take effect on 31 December 2025. Ashbaugh will be based at the Americas headquarters in Weston, Florida, reporting directly to Pablo Ciano, CEO of DHL eCommerce, and will serve on the eCommerce Global Management Board.

With more than 16 years of experience at DHL, Ashbaugh has held various leadership roles. Before transitioning to the revenue side as Chief Commercial Officer, he spent over a decade overseeing Operations across both the Domestic and International networks. His extensive knowledge of the inner workings of DHL’s delivery systems has been instrumental in driving the Company’s commercial success in the competitive eCommerce landscape.

Thermo-Transit Group, a leading temperature-controlled logistics provider in Scandinavia, has announced the appointment of Mirza Sabanovic as its new CEO, effective 30 June 2025. Mirza brings over 25 years of international and Scandinavian experience in logistics and transportation. He joins Thermo-Transit from DFDS and before that NTEX AS where he is widely recognised for his hands-on leadership style, strong operational expertise, and ability to build customer-driven, high-performing teams.

Mirza moved to Norway at the age of 12 and has lived there for more than three decades. He brings a deep understanding of both Nordic markets and international logistics operations. Mirza brings deep knowledge of the logistics sector, with a proven track record in driving operational excellence and customer-driven transformation. He emphasises open communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement as key leadership principles.

Former CEO Jens Sode has decided to pursue new career opportunities but will remain with the Company as Advisor to CEO until the end of 2025 to ensure continuity during the transition.

DX has announced the appointment of Ian Truesdale as Chief Executive Officer of the Group. Ian’s appointment comes as DX embarks on its next phase of growth, supported by its partner, H.I.G. Capital.

Ian Truesdale assumes his new role on 01 July 2025 and succeeds Paul Ibbetson, who led DX’s sale to H.I.G. and oversaw the subsequent significant period of growth and development.

Ian has over 40 years’ experience in the Logistics and Supply Chain industry, and a proven track record in driving business growth and transformation both in the UK and internationally. He joins DX from Unipart Group, the British multinational logistics, supply chain, manufacturing and consultancy company, where he was Managing Director of Unipart Logistics, Unipart Consulting and a Main Board Director. He was previously Senior Vice President of Operations for Kuehne + Nagel. He has also held senior leadership positions at CEVA/TNT Logistics and at DHL/Exel Freight Management. Ian began his career as an engineer in manufacturing and was trained in logistics and lean manufacturing by Toyota in Japan.

In January 2024, H.I.G. completed the public-to-private acquisition of DX. The Firm was attracted by DX’s long-established position in the UK as a leading provider of specialist delivery services and its well-invested infrastructure. In partnership with H.I.G., DX is now accelerating its growth plans with investment of over £12 million in a new regional hub in Derbyshire, building out its depot network and expanding its activities in Northern Ireland with the acquisition of Express Freight. In April 2025, DX launched “DX SameDay”, a nationwide same-day courier service, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.