Driving positive change: cargo-partner’s humanitarian and community initiatives in 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, cargo-partner, a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., reflects on a year of charitable initiatives carried out by teams across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility, the international logistics provider engaged in projects that supported education, healthcare, community well-being, and vulnerable populations worldwide.

Luca Ferrara, CEO of cargo-partner, stated: “Our teams around the world have demonstrated how a global logistics network can be a force for positive improvement. By applying our expertise and resources to community projects, we help deliver tangible benefits – from essential supplies to targeted support – that strengthen the places where we operate. This reflects our core value ‘we take it personally’ and our commitment to making a measurable difference.”

Strengthening Local Support Networks: Slovakia and Czech Republic

In Slovakia, cargo-partner participated for the fifth consecutive year in the “How much love can you fit into a shoebox” project, providing warehouse space and logistics services at the Bratislava facility. In the eight years since its inception, this nationwide initiative has collected over 364,105 gift boxes and delivered them to seniors in retirement homes. In the Czech Republic, the team supported Farní charita Kladno, a non-profit organization providing social and humanitarian assistance to people in need, including the homeless, disadvantaged families, and individuals in crisis. The team donated 1,440 cups of instant pasta, offering practical assistance to individuals facing difficult circumstances.

Improving Health and Well-being: Croatia, Bulgaria and Slovenia

During the holiday season, cargo-partner Croatia visited the Children’s Center Zagreb, which provides care for children without parental care, children at risk within their families, as well as expectant mothers and mothers with children. In preparation for the visit, each employee selected a child, learned their personal wish, and ensured it was fulfilled. In Bulgaria, cargo-partner assisted the Council of Refugee Women in Bulgaria by transporting supplies such as diapers and detergents from Burgas to Sofia and providing warehouse storage for additional charity goods. In Slovenia, cargo-partner supported the Sladkorčki Society, which assists children and young adults with type 1 diabetes, by contributing to their summer colony on the peninsula of Debeli rtič.

Engaging Communities Through Action: United Kingdom, Ireland and Mexico

In the United Kingdom, cargo-partner participated in the Manchester 24-Hour Run Against Homelessness, raising funds for the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity and its A Bed Every Night scheme. Two employees completed 28 laps over the 24-hour challenge, contributing to the £70,000 raised, funding over 2,000 beds for people in need. In Ireland, cargo-partner and NX colleagues hosted a Pink Coffee Morning, raising €1,330 for Breast Cancer Ireland. In Mexico, cargo-partner donated surplus furniture to Fundación Gabriel Pastor, a retirement home supporting elderly community members.

Promoting Sustainability and Inclusion: Vietnam and Thailand

In Vietnam, cargo-partner marked the Mid-Autumn Festival by organizing a lantern contest for employees, using only recycled or reused materials. The initiative combined festive celebration with sustainability, encouraging creativity and teamwork and promoting awareness of reusing materials in meaningful ways. In Thailand, cargo-partner launched a six-month exercise challenge promoting a healthier lifestyle and physical activity amongst employees. To celebrate the program’s successful conclusion, cargo-partner hosted a lunch and presented a donation at the Foundation for Children with Disabilities.