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Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The logistics and transport sector is navigating a period defined by operational agility, strategic investment, and global connectivity. This edition reflects how organisations are responding to shifting supply chain demands and emerging market opportunities. Looking forward to this year's excellence, 'Declan Allen Brings Three Decades of Expertise to Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026' underscores the importance of experience in shaping industry standards and recognition across logistics, supply chain, and transport management. In addition, 'MGN Logistics acquires Fast Service to strengthen US freight operations' illustrates the strategic role of acquisitions in scaling international logistics capacity. The move reflects the sector’s focus on flexibility and responsiveness across complex, multi-regional supply chains. Meanwhile, 'Davies Turner boosts fleet to strengthen UK-Ireland-Morocco logistics' demonstrates how targeted expansion can enhance network capability and reliability. The initiative highlights the broader trend of strengthening cross-border connectivity to meet evolving trade and operational requirements. Together, these stories highlight strategic growth, operational excellence, and leadership as defining themes for logistics and transport today.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Declan Allen, Head of Logistics, Supply Chain and Project Management at TU Dublin, joins the judging panel of the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026, bringing over 30 years of leadership and shaping standards for Ireland’s logistics and transport sector.

Author: AIR CARGO WEEK

Softlink Global partners with MatchLog to integrate container reuse capabilities into its Logi-Sys cloud ERP platform. The collaboration aims to improve asset utilisation, reduce empty container movements, and enhance planning predictability across regional and cross-border logistics operations.

Author: Transport Topics

MGN Logistics has acquired Fast Service, an asset-based expedited logistics brokerage in the US. The acquisition enhances MGN’s freight management capabilities, expands its driver and van network, and accelerates AI-driven logistics operations via the MyMGN Marketplace platform.

Author: Irish Independent

Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) appoints Stephen Kent as CEO for a seven-year term, succeeding Lorcan O’Connor. Kent brings extensive experience from Bus Éireann and private sector roles, guiding Ireland’s public transport network towards growth and sustainability.

Author: THE IRISH NEWS

Dennison Commercials, a family-owned Volvo truck and bus dealer in Northern Ireland, posts £97.8 million in 2024 sales, up 9% year-on-year. The group spans vehicle sales, rentals, parts distribution, and service operations across the UK and Ireland.

Author: MULTIMODAL

Davies Turner expands its logistics capacity on UK-Ireland-Morocco trade lanes, boosting efficiency for fashion, automotive, and retail sectors. The investment includes 35 Krone mega trailers with GPS tracking, enhancing secure, timely transport across Europe and North Africa.

Author: FOX40

ÉireComposites joins the €3.8m LIFT Project to advance automated, lightweight composite airframes for drone logistics, partnering with IONA and TU Dublin to scale production and enable faster, greener delivery solutions across Ireland.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The logistics and transport sector is entering a period of unprecedented transformation, driven by sustainability ambitions and global supply chain evolution. This edition offers insight into developments that will define competitive advantage in 2026 and beyond. 'Cork secures critical port expansion as Ireland accelerates its offshore wind ambitions' with renewed planning approval enabling major Ringaskiddy development to boost maritime capacity and support long-term energy infrastructure growth. Meanwhile, 'DP World’s network growth in Mexico’ reflects the broader nearshoring trend reshaping global supply chains. The DP World expands its Mexican network as fuels demand for integrated logistics highlights how integrated logistics solutions are enabling companies to respond nimbly to regional demand shifts. Lastly, the unveiling of the 2026 shortlist sets a benchmark for innovation and strategic leadership across Ireland’s logistics landscape. 'Announcing the Shortlist for the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026’ showcases sector achievements that will inspire continued operational excellence and forward-thinking strategy. These stories emphasise the interplay of infrastructure, innovation, and strategic insight shaping the sector’s trajectory. They offer readers a forward-looking perspective, encouraging exploration of initiatives that define the next chapter of logistics and transport.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Discover the shortlisted finalists for the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026, celebrating Ireland’s leaders in operational excellence, innovation, and strategic impact ahead of the awards gala on 26 February 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry.