Logistics and transport continue to sit at the centre of economic resilience, shaped as much by leadership judgement as by physical infrastructure. Credibility, scale and collaboration are becoming decisive factors in long-term performance. Our first story ‘Logistics leader Damien Healy joins judging panel for Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026’ reflects how industry expertise is increasingly valued as a benchmark for excellence. His appointment underscores the importance of commercially grounded leadership in setting credible standards for performance, innovation, and long-term value. Moreover, ‘Stena Line expands Irish Sea RoRo capacity with hybrid vessels’ illustrates how investment decisions are aligning operational efficiency with environmental responsibility. The move signals a broader recalibration of maritime logistics toward capacity growth that also addresses regulatory and sustainability pressures. Meanwhile, ‘AC Logistics eyes acquiring majority stake in Glacier Megafridge to expand cold chain network’ highlights the strategic importance of consolidation in temperature-controlled logistics. Cold chain capability is emerging as a core differentiator as supply chains serve increasingly complex and time-sensitive markets. These stories point to a sector defined by leadership depth and strategic intent. Logistics performance is no longer measured solely by movement of goods, but by the networks, decisions and partnerships that sustain them.