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Rising fuel costs tighten the squeeze on US transport and shipping budgets

Author: TechCo

US logistics companies are feeling mounting strain as crude oil price hikes push fuel costs to a three-month high, with over half of operators now spending more than 20% of their monthly budget on fuel alone.

FORLAND boosts Southeast Asian foothold with major Philippine truck deal

Author: TBN

FORLAND has delivered 260 light trucks to logistics firm YIMI CARGO in Angeles City, marking a strategic step in its Southeast Asian growth.

Construction begins on Foundry Business Park to unlock jobs and growth in Wolverhampton

Author: PCN

Work has started on the £28m transformation of a derelict 15-acre brownfield site in Bilston into Foundry Business Park — a modern logistics and industrial hub set to create up to 330 jobs.

Basalt Infrastructure Partners to acquire Chemco Ireland

Author: BPI

London-based Basalt Infrastructure Partners will acquire specialist chemical logistics provider Chemco Ireland, pending regulatory approval. Serving semiconductor, pharmaceutical, food, and industrial sectors, Chemco operates critical infrastructure including temperature-controlled and ISO tank storage.

Tariff uncertainty reshapes US logistics trends

Author: WTB

Shifting trade policies and looming tariffs are driving volatility in the US logistics sector, prompting early shipping surges, fluctuating cargo values, and a rise in domestic warehousing.

AFRICOM seeks industry solutions to modernise African logistics

Author: SM

US Africa Command is calling for IT systems and supply chain solutions to help modernise logistics across its area of responsibility and boost interoperability among allied nations.

Powerlines Group establishes SPL Powerlines Ireland to support infrastructure growth

Author: Rail Business Daily

Powerlines Group has launched SPL Powerlines Ireland Ltd, expanding its presence to support Ireland’s growing rail and energy sectors.

Dublin’s industrial and logistics market shows strong Q2 recovery

Author: Business Plus

Take-up in Q2 2025 reached 549,000 sq ft across 14 deals, nearly four times higher than the same period last year, according to Savills Ireland.

WEC Lines launches direct Ireland–France–Belgium container service

Author: Ports Europe

WEC Lines has introduced a new weekly container shipping route connecting Bilbao, Dublin, Zeebrugge, and Liverpool, offering faster transit times compared to traditional services.

Shared Island EV Charger Scheme launches new procurement framework for sports clubs

Author: gov.ie

The Irish government has launched a new procurement framework under the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charger Scheme, enabling sports clubs across Ireland and Northern Ireland to install EV chargers.

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