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drop2shop partners with Vinted to expand parcel delivery options across Ireland

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish parcel delivery service drop2shop has partnered with Lithuania-based online marketplace Vinted to expand delivery and returns options across the Republic of Ireland. The service will initially launch in Dublin before nationwide rollout over six months.

The Talent Dividend: Why Digital and Sustainability Upskilling Is the Most Consequential Investment Irish Logistics Leaders Can Make in 2026

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ireland's logistics and transport sector faces a defining talent investment moment as digital and sustainability skills become the primary drivers of supply chain competitiveness. Organisations moving decisively on upskilling and talent pipeline development will secure durable operational and competitive advantage.

The Three-Fuel Advantage: How Irish Road Freight Operators Can Lead the Alternative Fuels Transition in 2026

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish Government's Alternative Fuels for Transport Working Group 2025 Report sets out a funded, multi-pathway roadmap for decarbonising road freight. Operators who move now on HVO, electric vehicles, and hydrogen will build durable cost, compliance, and competitive advantages over those who delay.

Drivrr Group wins Best Use of Technology at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026

Author: Archie Villaflores

Drivrr Group bagged the Best Use of Technology award at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026, commended for a smart, scalable driver recruitment platform that combines automation and intelligent job matching to reduce hiring costs and turnaround times for transport operators across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. The win underscores the growing role of purpose-built digital solutions in addressing structural workforce challenges across the logistics sector, signalling that technology designed with genuine operational understanding can drive change far beyond the boundaries of a single market.

ARC Group participates in MTT Shipping initial public offering on Bursa Malaysia

Author: Archie Villaflores

Singapore-based ARC Group has participated in the initial public offering of Malaysia's MTT Shipping and Logistics Bhd following successful listing on Bursa Malaysia's Main Market. The company raised RM652.5 million (€133 million) with shares opening above offer price.

Cathay Cargo reports 11 per cent year-on-year volume increase for March 2026

Author: Archie Villaflores

Hong Kong-based Cathay Cargo carried 11 per cent more cargo in March 2026 compared with March 2025. Available Freight Tonne Kilometres increased by 2 per cent, whilst first-quarter tonnage rose 8 per cent year-on-year.

Bleckmann opens Lutterworth distribution centre expanding UK operations to 420,000 square metres

Author: Archie Villaflores

Netherlands-based logistics provider Bleckmann has opened a 70,786-square-metre distribution centre in Lutterworth, expanding its UK footprint to 420,000 square metres. The facility is scheduled to be fully operational by July 2026.

Hannon Holdings invests £40m in Northern Ireland and Dublin logistics facilities

Author: Archie Villaflores

Northern Ireland-based Hannon Holdings has reported turnover of £107.2m, ranking ninth in this year's Next 200. The company is investing £40m in new facilities at Nutts Corner and Balbriggan in north Dublin.

XPO Logistics secures B&Q Ireland home delivery partnership with electric fleet

Author: Archie Villaflores

UK logistics provider XPO Logistics has been appointed as B&Q's home delivery partner in Ireland, supporting last-mile services with enhanced delivery times and order visibility. The partnership includes introduction of electric vehicles supporting sustainability goals.

Ireland's Last-Mile Imperative: How Logistics Operators Can Capitalise on Europe's Highest E-commerce Penetration

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ireland leads Europe in e-commerce shopper penetration at 95 per cent, creating a compelling investment mandate for logistics and transport operators. Operators who build differentiated last-mile infrastructure now will capture disproportionate value in the country's most dynamic growth sector.

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