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80% of logistics operators in Portugal plan to expand their warehouses.

80% of logistics operators in Portugal plan to expand their warehouses.

The transport and storage sector grew 61% in ten years.

The transport and storage sector grew 61% in ten years.

Jungheinrich begins marketing autonomous robot for pallet transport.

Jungheinrich begins marketing autonomous robot for pallet transport

Jungheinrich has begun marketing its EAC 212a autonomous mobile robot, which was presented at the LogiMAT 2026 trade fair.

Bolt Send grows 67% in Portugal through July

Bolt Send grows 67% in Portugal through July

Bolt Send's activity, Bolt's delivery service for goods, grew by 67% in Portugal between January and July 2026, placing the country among the fastest-growing markets in Western Europe.

Linde expands forklift ranges for ATEX zones.

Linde expands forklift ranges for ATEX zones

The new range includes 14 electric models with capacities up to two tons, certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Black Friday and Christmas: demand for logistics profiles grows 150%

Black Friday and Christmas: demand for logistics profiles grows 150%

The approach of Black Friday and Christmas is expected to increase demand for professionals in the areas of commerce and logistics, followed by consulting and extractive industries.

Amazon is developing smart glasses to improve deliveries and reduce errors.

Amazon is developing smart glasses to improve deliveries and reduce errors.

Agent AI and humanoid robots are among the trends that will transform logistics.

Agent AI and humanoid robots are among the trends that will transform logistics.

Palletways strengthens its network in Portugal.

Palletways strengthens its network in Portugal.

The sea leads EU foreign trade.

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The sea leads EU foreign trade

In 2025, maritime transport accounted for 73,3% of EU imports and 72,6% of exports by volume, leading the external trade of goods.

Aviludo invests 27 million euros in a new logistics center in Maia.

Aviludo invests 27 million euros in a new logistics center in Maia

Aviludo has opened a logistics center in Maia, representing a €27 million investment to strengthen food distribution in the North of Portugal. Spanning 11,000 square meters and with a capacity for 9,000 pallets at varying temperatures, the facility will cover approximately 90% of the northern districts.

Torrestir launches internal shared mobility platform for 3.000 employees.

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Torrestir launches internal shared mobility platform for 3.000 employees

Torrestir is launching today, September 22nd, Go2Torrestir, a new corporate ride-sharing platform, developed internally and created for the Group's approximately 3.000 employees.

El Niño threatens supply chains with drought, floods, and pressure on raw materials.

El Niño threatens supply chains with drought, floods, and pressure on raw materials

The strengthening of the El Niño phenomenon, with effects predicted until February 2027, threatens fashion supply chains. Droughts, floods, and changes in rainfall could affect cotton, wool, leather, and cashmere.

"Logistics should no longer be seen only as what happens at the end of a purchase."

"Logistics should no longer be seen only as what happens at the end of a purchase."

DPD Portugal is launching Singular today, a digital showcase dedicated to small and medium-sized Portuguese food producers, combining product discovery, direct sales, and specialized logistics operations through DPD Fresh.

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