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Author: Archie Villaflores

German appliance manufacturer Miele has partnered with logistics technology provider FarEye to enhance last-mile delivery and installation services across Europe and Australia. The platform will unify scheduling, routing and execution with real-time visibility for appliance deliveries.

Author: Archie Villaflores

XPO Logistics has extended its partnership with UK kitchen and homewares brand Joseph Joseph to manage global forwarding from China to Rugby. The contract covers order management, supplier coordination and freight logistics from source to end-customer delivery.

Author: Archie Villaflores

ASMO has partnered with Arcapita Group Holdings to develop a 1.4 million square metre logistics facility at King Salman Energy Park. The 22-year lease agreement includes temperature-controlled warehousing, chemical storage and automated systems targeting LEED Gold certification.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Dublin-based Hawthorn Logistics Solutions has been acquired by UAE-headquartered Aramex Ltd. Founders Martin and Terry will remain with the business for two years following the transaction completed on 26 February 2026.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish energy provider Flogas has signed a multi-year partnership with Circle K expanding Bio-CNG access across Ireland. Flogas fuel card holders can now refuel at all four Circle K CNG stations alongside the company's existing Bio-CNG network.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Northern Ireland-based Freeburn Transport has expanded animal feed haulage operations following a new contract with United Feeds. The company increased its dedicated fleet from eight to twelve trucks to support deliveries from Dungannon to farms across Ireland.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Strategic transactions and investment partnerships redefine logistics network boundaries whilst enabling operational scale. Companies divesting regional operations whilst securing growth capital demonstrate how portfolio optimisation and financial backing position providers for competitive advantage. First, 'Maersk Contract Logistics Named Gold Sponsor of Irish Logistics and Transport Awards 2026' marks a sponsorship commitment from the global container logistics leader operating in 130 countries with 76,000 employees. As Gold Sponsor, Maersk strengthens the 2026 awards platform. Furthermore, 'Samskip agrees to sell UK and Ireland freight operations to CLdN' demonstrates how multimodal operators divest regional services to concentrate on long-distance networks connecting mainland Europe, the Nordics, Baltics, and North Africa. The transaction transfers container shipping across eight UK and Irish ports whilst enabling strategic focus on sustainability. Meanwhile, 'AIT Worldwide Logistics adds Greenbriar Equity Group as investment partner' reflects how freight forwarders secure growth capital following rapid expansion. The transaction concludes a five-year partnership delivering 300% revenue growth and 14 acquisitions whilst positioning AIT for continued expansion. Sponsorship commitment, asset divestment, and investment partnerships define logistics sector evolution. Read each story to understand how strategic transactions and capital backing are reshaping network boundaries across global and regional operations.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Maersk Contract Logistics joins the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026 as Gold Sponsor, bringing its world-leading integrated logistics network and warehouse expertise to Ireland's premier recognition programme for the transport and supply chain sector.

Author: Archie Villaflores

South Korean logistics provider CJ Logistics has commenced full operations at its Global Distribution Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 20,000-square-metre facility can process up to 20,000 boxes daily and serves as a regional hub for the Middle East.

Author: Archie Villaflores

US-based freight forwarder AIT Worldwide Logistics has agreed to add Greenbriar Equity Group as an investment partner. The Jordan Company will retain an ownership stake alongside AIT's executive leadership team following the transaction.