Linklaters have acted on some of the largest and most complex transactions in the transit and logistics sector across the globe

The long-haul transportation and logistics sectors have seen the introduction of several emissions-reducing initiatives over the past decade, for example the use of eco-speeds and LNG fuel in shipping and sustainable aviation fuel in aviation. While the transition away from fossil fuels to solar or electric-powered ships and aircraft is yet to come, technology-backed solutions will continue to play a significant role in transportation deals, with corporates, investors and financiers increasingly focused on ESG aspects.

The transport sector is on the brink of huge transformation and technology is at its centre. Transport companies are developing new technologies to streamline their businesses, work toward sustainability goals and optimise their supply chains, from introducing electric buses into city hubs, to harnessing blockchain technology to streamline and automate global shipping operations. Technology and transport are converging.

We have supported our clients through other systemic market events such as the deep shipping sector recession following the financial crisis, and the disruption to aviation and the supply chain caused by the Covid pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine. We have the necessary track record and industry knowledge to support transport sector players on future transformations. 

As the geopolitical, environmental and technological landscapes intersect, our Transport and Logistics specialists work closely with our Technology, ESG and Energy teams, as well as with the rest of our global Mobility Sector colleagues, to meet the challenges posed to our clients.