Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Archie Villaflores

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.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Damien Healy, commercial director of South Coast Logistics and managing director of Specto Ltd, joins the judging panel of the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026, bringing over two decades of engineering, commercial, and leadership expertise across the logistics sector.

Author: PR Newswire

Echo Global Logistics, a US-based technology-driven logistics provider, is acquiring ITS Logistics, a North American 3PL specialist. The deal expands capacity, enhances technology integration, and strengthens supply chain solutions for complex transportation networks.

Author: Inquirer.net

AC Logistics, the logistics arm of Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corp., is acquiring a majority stake in Glacier Megafridge, a leading cold storage operator. The deal expands AC Logistics’ cold chain capabilities and strengthens national supply chain infrastructure.

Author: Business Plus

The global aviation industry enters 2026 with steady airline profitability and rising passenger numbers, despite supply chain constraints and geopolitical risks. Ireland’s role as a leading hub for aircraft leasing and aviation finance is expected to grow.

Author: Atalayar

Indra Group has opened a new Dublin office to strengthen its mobility and transport technology projects in Ireland. The office will develop national ticketing solutions for trams, buses, rail, and the future Dublin Metro network.

Author: Project Cargo Journal

Stena Line has deployed its new Stena Connecta vessel on the Belfast-Heysham route, marking a step-change in Irish Sea RoRo logistics. The hybrid vessel integrates battery, biofuel, and methanol propulsion with Norsepower Rotor Sails for efficiency.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The logistics and transport sector is entering a phase where coordination, judgement and scale matter as much as speed. This edition reflects a broader editorial approach that prioritises clarity and insight, offering readers a coherent view of how progress is being shaped across the supply chain. Turning attention to the excellence ahead this year, ‘Supply Chain Leader Michael O’Callaghan joins judging panel for Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026’ points to the growing value placed on experience and independent perspective within the sector. The story reinforces how leadership helps define credible benchmarks at a time when operational complexity continues to rise. Meanwhile, partnership-led growth features strongly in ‘DX strengthens final-mile logistics through Rhenus partnership.’ It reflects a wider emphasis on collaboration as operators seek resilient models that respond to changing customer and market demands. Lastly, capacity expansion is addressed in ‘Fulfillment Plus expands logistics capacity with Long Island lease.’ These developments highlighted aligning the expertise, infrastructure and ambition to support sustainable, well-connected logistics networks. These stories underscore a logistics sector that is maturing through measured decisions rather than reactive growth. This signals a confident outlook grounded in long-term value creation.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Michael O’Callaghan, director of IPICS The Supply Chain Management Institute, joins the judging panel of the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026, bringing extensive expertise in supply chain education, certification, and industry skills development.

Author: THE BUSINESS TIMES

Singapore-based logistics operator GKE Corporation is expanding its storage and transport operations into Dubai to support multinational supply chains. The move strengthens hazardous and general cargo logistics capacity across Middle East and Africa trade corridors.