Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ireland's logistics and transport sector accounts for 12 per cent of all difficult-to-fill vacancies nationwide, with one third of HGV drivers aged over 55. Operators who treat workforce development as a commercial investment will reduce vacancy exposure, improve operational efficiency, and be better positioned to grow.

Author: Archie Villaflores

In a throwback to the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026, Customs Support Group took home the Best Use of AI award, recognised for embedding SmartAssist and Lobster into core customs workflows to deliver measurable gains in speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency while maintaining the trust, oversight, and customer experience standards demanded by a highly regulated logistics environment. The win sets a compelling benchmark for responsible AI deployment in Ireland's logistics and transport sector, raising the standard of practical innovation, supply chain intelligence, and customer-centred automation that entrants will look to match when the 2027 awards cycle opens.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ireland-UK freight operators face a converging wave of customs regulatory change in 2026 that makes manual compliance processes commercially untenable. Operators who invest in digital customs infrastructure now will reduce delay risk, protect procurement relationships, and be better positioned as enforcement tightens.

Author: Archie Villaflores

US-based global logistics provider AIT Worldwide Logistics has appointed Justin Kosslyn, a former senior Google executive, as its chief digital and technology officer in a newly created role. Kosslyn will lead AIT's global technology strategy, including AI adoption, digital transformation and the evolution of its transportation management system.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Australian carrier Qantas has conducted the first freighter trial at Western Sydney International Airport ahead of regular domestic freight operations commencing on 27 July. The new 24,000m² cargo terminal is expected to handle more than 850 metric tons of freight each week.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Bristol-based procurement, supply chain and digital consultancy Squarcle has secured investment from UK private equity firm Phoenix Equity Partners to fund European expansion. The deal marks Phoenix's twelfth investment from its current flagship fund and builds on the firm's experience in specialist consulting, supply chain and defence sectors.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish logistics operator Hendrick Logistics Ireland has completed a temperature-controlled road freight operation from Ireland to the United Arab Emirates, crossing 13 countries under the TIR customs transit system. The 8,000km shipment of baby food was delivered in 20 days, compared to more than 70 days via traditional maritime routes.

Author: Archie Villaflores

DPD Ireland has announced a €10m investment in a second Dublin distribution hub at Gateway Logistics Park, Newlands Cross, creating more than 200 jobs. The facility will deploy 270 autonomous robots capable of handling up to 10,000 parcels per hour and is due to be fully operational by October 2026.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Casting back the spotlight to one of the Gold Sponsors that helped shape the awards programme, AIB stood as Gold Sponsor at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026, bringing financial services expertise and deep sector knowledge to the programme at the awards gala on 26 February at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry. The partnership reflected AIB's long-established commitment to Ireland's transport and logistics sector and its alignment with the organisations recognised for outstanding achievement in supply chain management, distribution, and operational excellence.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish logistics operators relying on van-based distribution for last-mile delivery are absorbing costs that microhub and out-of-home models are already reducing across European cities. Operators who redesign their last-mile networks now will reduce cost per delivery and stay ahead of low-emission zone restrictions moving toward Irish urban centres.