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Declan Allen appointed Judging Coordinator for Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2027
Declan Allen, Head of Logistics, Supply Chain and Project Management at Technological University Dublin, has been appointed Judging Coordinator for the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2027, bringing over 30 years of academic leadership and industry engagement alongside an international profile in logistics skills development spanning WorldSkills competitions in Kazan, Salzburg, and Lyon. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, published researcher in supply chain management, and former Head of Department of Transport Engineering at Dublin Institute of Technology, Allen brings authoritative oversight to the evaluation of entries.
Building the Supply Chain: Why the National Development Plan Must be Treated as a Construction Logistics Investment Decision
Ireland's €275 billion National Development Plan is creating a decade-long demand signal for construction materials logistics and site delivery. Operators who build specialist bulk transport and CBAM-compliant import logistics capability now will be better positioned than generalist competitors when NDP delivery accelerates.
Bullet Express promotes COO Grant Donald to CEO
Bullet Express, the Glasgow-based logistics firm, has promoted chief operating officer Grant Donald to chief executive, succeeding John McKail from 1 November. McKail, who led the 2023 buyout, remains on the board as a non-executive director.
Fortidia appoints new sales partner for franchise network
Fortidia UK has appointed Samantha Loveday as Sales Partner for the Midlands and South, strengthening its franchise support team. Loveday joins from DPD Group to support franchisees across Mail Boxes Etc, PACK & SEND and World Options.
Harris Group signs deal to bring Sinotruk trucks to UK
Harris Group has signed a distribution deal with state-owned manufacturer Sinotruk, bringing Sitrak heavy trucks to the UK and Ireland from 2027. The agreement marks Harris Group's entry into the heavy truck market alongside its Maxus van business.
Kilkeel fulfilment firm invests £3.5m in Moneyreagh expansion
SJH Fulfilment, a Kilkeel-based logistics firm, is investing £3.5 million in a new Moneyreagh facility, targeting £50 million in sales by 2036. The expansion will double its warehousing footprint and create 25 permanent jobs over three years.
Belfast Harbour and NIMO join global port innovation network
Northern Ireland Maritime and Offshore, supported by Belfast Harbour, has joined the Port Innovators Network, a global maritime innovation body. The membership opens international collaboration on autonomous systems, offshore renewables and port technology development.
Seamus Kavanagh announced as judge for Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2027
Seamus Kavanagh, Executive Officer at the Irish International Freight Association, joins the judging panel for the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2027, bringing over 15 years of experience representing Ireland's freight forwarding and customs brokerage community through national bodies and international organisations. A course lecturer and developer of the IIFA's online FIATA Diploma programme, Kavanagh contributes deep expertise in freight management, customs compliance, and supply chain training to the evaluation of entries.
Cold Chain as Commercial Strategy: Why Irish Logistics and Transport Operators Must Build Agri-Food Logistics Capability Now
Ireland's food, drink and horticulture exports reached a record €19 billion in 2025, yet domestic cold chain logistics capability is not keeping pace. Operators who invest in refrigerated fleet, cold-store warehousing, and temperature documentation now will win agri-food contracts currently serviced by European providers.
Zenith buys Edinburgh logistics estate anchored by Evri
Zenith Real Estate Partners, a UK property firm, has acquired Sighthill Central, a 43,000 sq ft multi-let industrial estate in Edinburgh anchored by Evri. The off-market deal reflects investor appetite for last-mile logistics assets in supply-constrained markets.
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