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Asendia partners with Singapore Post to expand cross-border e-commerce in Asia-Pacific

Author: Archie Villaflores

Asendia and Singapore Post have formed a strategic partnership to strengthen cross-border e-commerce logistics in Singapore and Asia-Pacific. The collaboration focuses on improving delivery performance, scalability and market access for businesses shipping into and out of Singapore.

M&S acquires £67.5 million automated fashion distribution centre in Lichfield

Author: Archie Villaflores

UK retailer M&S has agreed a £67.5 million conditional deal to acquire a 40,600-square-metre automated fashion distribution centre in Lichfield. The facility, formerly operated by ASOS, will employ 600 people supporting M&S's ambition to double online fashion sales.

Port of Cork secures direct CMA CGM shipping service to New York and Savannah

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ireland's Port of Cork has secured a direct shipping route to New York and Savannah on the US East Coast through CMA CGM's Panama Direct transatlantic service. The weekly container service reduces transit times to approximately nine days for New York and 11 days for Savannah.

Logistics Plus Ireland completes complex modular data centre delivery in central London

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ireland-based Logistics Plus Ireland has completed transportation and delivery of multiple modular data centre buildings to a city-centre location in London. The project required detailed planning, route surveys, permit approvals and crane operations through restricted urban access points.

The First-Mover Advantage in Rail Freight: How Irish Logistics Operators Can Capitalise on Ireland's Intermodal Infrastructure Pipeline

Author: Archie Villaflores

The Rail Project Prioritisation Strategy 2025 commits to a programme of network investment that will unlock cost-competitive, lower-emission intermodal freight capacity. Operators who engage with the emerging rail freight infrastructure pipeline now will lead a transition that the rest of the sector will follow.

Dublin Express claims double honours at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026

Author: Archie Villaflores

Dublin Express claimed both the Passenger Transport Company of the Year and the Logistics & Transport Team of the Year at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026, recognised for customer-led operational delivery, sustainability leadership, and a team-driven approach that successfully managed a wide programme of projects while keeping passenger needs at the centre. The double win sets a compelling benchmark for Ireland's passenger transport sector, demonstrating the standard of strategic alignment, inclusive leadership, and measurable performance that future entrants across both categories will look to match.

DHL Global Forwarding adds three weekly Asia-US Boeing 777 freighter flights from June

Author: Archie Villaflores

Logistics provider DHL Global Forwarding will expand dedicated air cargo capacity between Southeast Asia and the United States with three weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights from 1 June. The service operates Hanoi-Taipei-Anchorage-Chicago/Cincinnati-Seoul route using partner carrier Kalitta Air.

Rhenus expands Asia-Pacific road freight operations to meet regional demand

Author: Archie Villaflores

Logistics provider Rhenus Group is expanding road freight operations across Asia-Pacific, strengthening cross-border trucking in Southeast Asia. The expansion includes the recent establishment of a Bukit Kayu Hitam border office in Malaysia with full customs capabilities.

Stena Line invests £14 million upgrading Irish Sea ferry fleet across Belfast routes

Author: Archie Villaflores

Sweden-based ferry operator Stena Line will invest £14 million (€16.6 million) upgrading 11 Irish Sea ferries serving routes from Belfast, Dublin and Rosslare. Improvements include cabin upgrades, pet-friendly options and enhanced family entertainment areas.

Hibernia Line launches Cork to Boulogne-sur-Mer ferry service with June start

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ireland-based Hibernia Line will launch a new ferry service between Ringaskiddy and Boulogne-sur-Mer with six weekly departures in both directions. The year-round passenger and freight service commences in mid-June 2026.

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