Eddie Saunders

Day two of Multimodal 2026, the UK’s largest logistics event for transport and the supply chain, has been powered by lively debate and insight focused on a range of topics, from tax reform to the perishable supply chain. The day kicked off with an expert panel debate on VAT reform and the future of corporate donations, following April’s legislative changes which removed VAT barriers to genuine, unconditional business donations to charities.

SAL Logistics Services has signed, through its SAL Ground Handling Division, a strategic agreement with Singapore Airlines to provide integrated solutions covering ground handling and air cargo services in the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh The agreement supports SAL’s strategy to enhance the efficiency and reliability of its services, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

French shipping giant looks set to expand its logistics operations as FedEx streamlines its business amid weaker global delivery demand French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM is reportedly close to agreeing a deal to acquire FedEx Supply Chain, the third-party logistics arm of FedEx, in a cash transaction worth around US$1.4 billion (£1bn).