The order reinforces Istanbul’s status as a global transit hub linking Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
The Swiss chocolatier expects weaker European orders, particularly for seasonal products, while maintaining its 2026 EBIT margin and longer-term growth targets.
The 10-year partnership will fund nature-based projects across Warwickshire’s Avon catchment, targeting water replenishment, flood management, biodiversity and wetland restoration.
Applications range from predicting inventory shortages and rerouting shipments during disruptions to adjusting transport capacity in real time.
Ecuador remained the largest exporter, shipping 6.5 million tons, or nearly 32% of the global total, according to the data.