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Air Hong Kong adds A330P2F freighter to bolster Cathay Group regional cargo network

Author: Archie Villaflores

Hong Kong-based all-cargo airline Air Hong Kong, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific, has signed a long-term lease for an Airbus A330P2F converted freighter to expand regional cargo capacity. The aircraft is scheduled to join the fleet in Q4 2026 and will operate services between Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and regional destinations.

ECS Group wins Vietnam Airlines cargo GSSA appointment in South Korea

Author: Archie Villaflores

France-based cargo General Sales and Service Agent ECS Group has been appointed by Vietnam Airlines as its cargo GSSA in South Korea, covering sales development, capacity management and digital services. South Korea ranks among the top three cargo markets across the Vietnam Airlines network.

Diamond Logistics adds Cambridge partner site in push toward 40-strong national network

Author: Archie Villaflores

UK logistics and e-commerce fulfilment network Diamond Logistics has added a new Cambridge operation through partner SD Transportation Services, as part of plans to grow its national network to more than 40 sites by the end of the year. The new site will provide businesses in central Cambridge with same-day, overnight and international delivery services.

CLdN set to absorb Samskip's Europe-UK-Ireland freight business in late June integration

Author: Archie Villaflores

Luxembourg-based short-sea shipping operator CLdN has confirmed all conditions are met to finalise its acquisition of Samskip's freight business connecting continental Europe, the UK, and Ireland. The official integration is scheduled for 29 June, covering container routes into Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Waterford and five UK ports.

NX Group scales UK and Ireland network to integrate lifestyle and healthcare logistics arms

Author: Archie Villaflores

Japanese logistics group NX Group has scaled up its UK and Ireland operations to integrate furniture delivery arm NX Lifestyle Logistics and subsidiary Simon Hegele Group. The expansion spans high-tech, lifestyle and healthcare sectors, with a 42% Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction target set for 2030.

Niamh Marshall of Marathon Group wins Women in Logistics & Transport Award at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026

Author: Archie Villaflores

Niamh Marshall of Marathon Group was named winner of the Women in Logistics & Transport Award at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026, recently recognised for an exceptional standard of commercial leadership and operational excellence that has delivered complex, high-volume transport services with precision and empathy while actively mentoring diverse talent and driving strategic partnerships from her base in Sri Lanka. Her recognition sets a compelling benchmark for women in Ireland's logistics and transport sector, demonstrating the standard of people-centred leadership, practical innovation, and cross-cultural impact that future nominees in the category will be measured against.

Fleet Forward: Why HGV Decarbonisation Is a Commercial Investment Irish Logistics Operators Cannot Afford to Defer

Author: Archie Villaflores

HGV fleet decarbonisation is shifting from regulatory obligation to commercial differentiator for Ireland's logistics and transport sector. Operators who adopt hydrotreated vegetable oil now and plan for zero-emission transition will reduce costs, secure contracts, and stay ahead of a shift European markets are already making.

Pos Malaysia unifies courier services under Pos Laju to drive cross-border trade growth

Author: Archie Villaflores

Malaysian national postal operator Pos Malaysia is consolidating its domestic and international courier services under the Pos Laju brand to simplify cross-border access for businesses. The move provides a single platform covering local and global delivery across up to 230 countries and territories.

FedEx and China Southern Air Logistics sign MOU to strengthen global air network

Author: Archie Villaflores

US-based global courier and logistics group FedEx has signed a memorandum of understanding with China Southern Air Logistics to establish a strategic partnership across air logistics network operations. The agreement covers international flight connectivity, network planning, fleet resources, ground operations and digitalisation.

Amazon pours £1bn into Northamptonshire with two major fulfilment centres

Author: Archie Villaflores

US-based e-commerce and logistics giant Amazon has opened a £500m fulfilment centre in Northampton and announced a second £500m facility in Kettering, taking its total Northamptonshire investment to over £1bn and creating more than 4,000 jobs. The Kettering site will become the UK's largest cross-dock facility when it opens this autumn.

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