Beyond Road Dependency: Why Ireland's Record Port Throughput Creates a Strategic Modal Opportunity for Logistics Operators
Ireland's logistics and transport sector faces a compelling commercial opportunity as Irish port throughput reaches a record 54 million tonnes and Dublin Port begins a €400 million capacity expansion. Operators who integrate maritime routing into their modal strategies will build more resilient, lower-emission, and cost-competitive supply chains.
Manfreight claims double honours at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026
Manfreight bagged both the Independent Transport Operator of the Year and the Excellence in Warehousing award at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026, recognised for a business combining rapid, disciplined growth with people-first leadership, sustained investment in fleet and infrastructure, and the integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and sustainable cold chain solutions across multiple warehousing sites. The double win sets a strong benchmark for independent transport and warehousing excellence in Ireland, demonstrating the standard of operational sophistication, technological innovation, and consistent performance that future entrants across both categories will be expected to match.
Cathay Cargo orders two more Airbus A350F freighters bringing total commitment to eight aircraft
Hong Kong's Cathay Group has ordered two additional Airbus A350F freighters, bringing its total commitment for the next-generation cargo aircraft to eight units operated by Cathay Cargo.
Nippon Express and Nittsu NEC Logistics secure Tokyo government green freight mandate
Japanese logistics giant Nippon Express and group company Nittsu NEC Logistics have been selected as freight forwarders for a Tokyo Metropolitan Government decarbonisation subsidy programme.
GoExpress trials high-speed rail freight model on West Coast Main Line
UK rail-logistics start-up GoExpress has begun trial operations on the West Coast Main Line to test high-speed electrified rail for time-critical freight. The trials, which started on 26 May 2026, are being conducted with Network Rail, Freightliner, and Rail Operations Group.
Bus Éireann broadens CitySwift tie-up on strength of network performance gains
Irish public transport operator Bus Éireann has expanded its AI-powered partnership with Galway-based performance optimisation platform CitySwift following measurable network improvements.
Zelir Logistics establishes Dublin base to tighten grip on UK-Ireland customs corridor
Kent-based customs and freight forwarding specialist Zelir Logistics has opened a Dublin office to strengthen its UK-Ireland trade corridor. The move enables the company to handle import and export declarations in-house on both sides of the Irish Sea.
Ireland's €24.3 Billion Transport Plan Is a Strategic Imperative for Logistics Operators, Not a Passive Backdrop
Ireland's logistics and transport sector stands at a defining crossroads as the State's largest-ever capital investment programme takes shape. The €24.3 billion NDP Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport 2026–2030 is a commercial roadmap for operators who act now.
Charlie Dawson of Customs Support Group named Future Achiever Award winner at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026
Charlie Dawson of Customs Support Group was named Future Achiever Award winner at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026, recognised at just 25 years old for securing the largest single contract won by an individual employee, delivering strong NPS results, and demonstrating a level of commercial acumen and industry engagement well beyond his years. His recognition sets a compelling benchmark for early-career excellence across Ireland's logistics and transport sector, demonstrating the standard of tangible business impact, client leadership, and professional contribution that future nominees in the category will be measured against.
ID Logistics expands Southeast US network with three strategic site acquisitions
ID Logistics has acquired three logistics operations in the Southeast United States, expanding its footprint in Georgia and South Carolina.
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