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Rising demand for temperature-sensitive drugs drives $502.6b healthcare logistics boom
The global healthcare third-party logistics market is projected to soar to $502.6 billion by 2034, driven by rising demand for temperature-sensitive medicines, digital transformation, and the expansion of cold chain networks worldwide.
Moving Forward
The logistics industry is evolving rapidly as companies adapt to shifting global supply chains, changing consumer expectations, and sustainability imperatives. Innovation, integration, and leadership are now central to maintaining competitiveness and ensuring resilience in an increasingly complex landscape. In Katoen Natie acquires South Coast Logistics, a major acquisition strengthens the Belgian group’s Irish footprint and signals renewed confidence in the region’s role as a logistics hub. The move reflects how consolidation is helping global operators expand service capacity and streamline operations. At the same time, ITS Logistics launches hybrid retail hubs introduces an agile model designed to counter supply chain volatility. By blending digital intelligence with physical network flexibility, the company demonstrates how innovation can mitigate risk and enhance delivery efficiency. These examples reveal a sector focused on transformation through collaboration and forward planning. The recognition of Medicall Ambulance for leadership and innovation embodies that progress, highlighting organisations that pair operational excellence with a commitment to emerging talent and sustainable growth.
Medicall Ambulance recognised for leadership, innovation and emerging talent in Transport and Logistics
Medicall Ambulance emerged as a triple winner at the Irish Transport & Logistics Awards, taking home Logistics & Transport SME Company of the Year, Passenger Transport Company of the Year – SME, and the Future Achiever Award for Jerome Paul Gibson.
Huawei bets on intelligent logistics to reshape global transport
Huawei’s SMART Logistics & Warehousing Solution integrates AI, cloud, and automation to unify global transport operations, boosting efficiency and resilience across ports, rail, air, and road networks through its scalable “1+N” model.
ITS Logistics launches hybrid retail hubs to counter supply chain pressures
ITS Logistics launched Retail Logistics Hubs across the U.S., offering two-day delivery to 95% of consumers. The hybrid network enhances flexibility, speed, and resilience amid global supply chain challenges.
FedEx opens new Dublin to Indianapolis freight link
FedEx has launched a new direct air freight route between Dublin and Indianapolis, strengthening Ireland’s pharmaceutical exports to the US and cutting delivery times by a day for healthcare and high-value goods.
Katoen Natie acquires Cork-based South Coast Logistics
Belgium’s Katoen Natie has acquired Cork-based South Coast Logistics, one of Ireland’s largest hauliers serving pharma, petrochemicals and food manufacturing, marking a significant expansion of its footprint on the island.
Logistics and Transport Awards open entries as sector adapts to sustainability and digital change
The Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026, the country’s premier recognition platform for the sector, has officially opened for entries. Now in its 16th year, the awards highlight teams and individuals shaping the future of logistics and transport through innovation, resilience and leadership.
Sector Outlook
The logistics and transport sector is reshaping itself in response to profound change, balancing new market realities with innovation and sustainability. This edition examines how strategy and resilience are enabling the industry to adapt and lead in a shifting global economy. The opening of entries for the Logistics and Transport Awards 2026 underscores the sector’s recognition of excellence, particularly in sustainability and digital adoption. These awards reflect how innovation and responsibility are becoming embedded across the industry. In Belfast, the sale of Amazon’s distribution hub reflects the evolving nature of infrastructure investment, highlighting how global supply chains intersect with local market dynamics. Such moves illustrate the constant recalibration of logistics networks to meet new demands. Internationally, Morocco’s benchmark in digital trade facilitation signals the transformative impact of technology in streamlining operations and reducing friction across borders. Digital leadership is now an essential element of competitiveness in transport and trade. Leaders who place sustainability and digital strategy at the heart of operations will define the future of logistics and transport. Those who recognise that sustainability and digital transformation are no longer optional, but essential, will be the ones to set new industry standards, meet evolving customer expectations, and ensure competitiveness in a rapidly changing global marketplace.
REGENT and Fairlead partner to advance Seaglider deployment
REGENT Craft and Fairlead have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the production and deployment of Seaglider vessels. Combining cutting-edge maritime technology with proven shipbuilding expertise, the collaboration strengthens U.S. industrial capacity and provides scalable, resilient solutions for contested logistics and naval operations.
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