The Malta Competition and Consumer Authority has approved a strategic investment by Thomas Smith, one of Malta’s longest-established logistics companies, into delivery operator Fastdrop.

The move brings together Thomas Smith’s long-standing experience in freight, logistics and regulatory operations with Fastdrop’s technology-driven last-mile delivery service.

Through this investment, Thomas Smith joins mobility company eCabs in supporting Fastdrop’s expansion. The partnership aims to strengthen Fastdrop’s operations and extend its services beyond last-mile delivery to include middle-mile logistics.

“Thomas Smith’s investment represents a defining moment for Fastdrop, which has long been recognised for its innovation, service speed and convenience in last-mile delivery,” said Greta Borg, Managing Director at Fastdrop.

"A strengthened Fastdrop represents a much broader evolution, together with Thomas Smith, as it allows us to significantly accelerate our growth beyond last-mile delivery and firmly establish ourselves as the partner of choice for middle and last-mile logistics across retail, e-commerce, FMCG, healthcare, and industrial sectors. This is about scale, reliability, and leadership.”

Gianluca Lubrano, head of commercial at Thomas Smith, said the partnership brings together two complementary strengths.

“We bring deep-rooted logistics and regulatory know-how, while Fastdrop brings agility, innovation, and a strong consumer brand. Together, we can address the full spectrum of logistics needs, from international freight to doorstep delivery, and set new standards for the market," he said.