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Author: Archie Villaflores

Workforce development and strategic consolidation shape logistics sector capability across supply chain networks. Training integration, customs acquisition, and port operator consolidation strengthen service delivery and market presence. Our first story, 'ISM Recruitment and Training Named Gold Sponsor of Irish Logistics and Transport Awards 2026', marks a significant sponsorship commitment from Ireland's leading logistics training and recruitment partner. ISM's support reinforces the 2026 awards platform whilst highlighting workforce development as central to supply chain excellence. Moreover, 'Customs Support Group acquires Dundalk customs broker Beagans' demonstrates how customs clearance providers consolidate AEO-certified operations to expand specialist capacity and strengthen cross-border support. The acquisition adds third-generation expertise whilst enhancing capabilities across food, agriculture, and excise duty management. Meanwhile, 'Macquarie Asset Management agrees to acquire Australian ports operator Qube' reflects how asset managers pursue integrated logistics operators controlling freight handling across 29 ports. The multi-billion acquisition validates infrastructure investment driven by population growth and supply chain resilience requirements. These stories frame a sector where workforce investment, customs consolidation, and infrastructure acquisition determine competitive advantage. Explore each article to understand how partnerships and consolidation are advancing logistics infrastructure.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

ISM Recruitment & Training joins the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026 as Gold Sponsor, bringing a commitment to building a skilled, compliant and future-ready workforce across Ireland's logistics and transport sector.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Philippines-based Globe Telecom has designated AC Logistics Holdings as its preferred warehousing provider for nationwide logistics operations. The partnership covers storage and distribution of subscriber identity modules, devices and retail collaterals across Metro Manila and Calabarzon.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Australian asset manager Macquarie Asset Management has agreed to acquire ports and logistics operator Qube Holdings for approximately A$11.7 billion (€6.9 billion). Qube operates freight handling facilities at 29 Australian ports and holds 50 per cent of Patrick Terminals.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Northern Ireland's Warrenpoint Harbour Authority has secured a 55-year operating agreement with Belgian logistics operator CLdN. The contract supports a roll-on roll-off freight service handling 125,000 units annually between Warrenpoint and Heysham.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Dublin industrial and logistics property transactions increased 81 per cent in 2025 to reach 2.39 million square feet across 70 deals. Third-party logistics operators dominated demand, accounting for 37 per cent of total take-up.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish customs clearance provider Customs Support Group has acquired Dundalk-based customs broker Beagans Ltd. The transaction expands CSG's workforce to approximately 250 specialists across Ireland and the UK.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Logistics performance increasingly reflects strategic alignment and infrastructure specialisation. Competitive advantage emerges where partnership models, sector expertise, and purpose-built facilities converge to strengthen supply chain resilience and service capability. Our first story, 'Stuart Burke joins judging panel for Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026', highlights how operational expertise and technical compliance experience shape evaluation standards for sector recognition. This judging appointment establishes expectations for the 2026 awards, where demonstrable innovation and measurable operational impact will distinguish winning logistics operations. Furthermore, 'Genesis Bakery forms distribution partnership with Brennans Bakeries' demonstrates how collaborative route optimisation extends market coverage whilst maintaining product freshness standards. Distribution partnerships enable organisations to leverage complementary networks and improve service frequency across underserved retail segments. Meanwhile, 'Nippon Express opens Tainan warehouse to support Taiwan semiconductor logistics' illustrates how purpose-built infrastructure addresses stringent requirements for high-value technology supply chains. Specialised warehousing capabilities support semiconductor manufacturing growth through climate control, security protocols, and handling systems designed for time-sensitive components. These stories underscore a sector where technical expertise, partnership strategy, and facility investment determine supply chain performance. Explore each article to understand how strategic alignment and infrastructure specialisation are strengthening logistics sector standards.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Stuart Burke, Managing Director of LifeSci Logistics, joins the judging panel for the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026, bringing 40 years of life sciences distribution expertise to evaluate Ireland's leading logistics achievements.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Augment has launched Knowledge Hub to support real-time decision-making in freight operations. The system consolidates operational data, policies and institutional knowledge into a single layer accessible within transport management systems and workflow tools.