Global Scans · Logistics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Supersonic aircraft's speed and range capabilities could transform global goods transportation, enabling quicker delivery times and more efficient international supply chains. Precedence Research
• [New] Approximately 66% of companies are now planning to restructure their supply chains through onshoring, nearshoring, and supplier diversification to mitigate risk. American Industrial Magazine
• [New] Operational automation through AI reduces manual labour in areas like supply chain optimization, where predictive models forecast demand and mitigate disruptions, as demonstrated by companies like Walmart using AI to manage inventory and logistics more effectively. Grokipedia
• [New] Key decisions around architecture, procurement, and industrial participation will shape Europe's secure connectivity landscape for years to come. Novaspace
• [New] While cyber and AI disruption top the global rankings, business interruption including supply chain disruption ranks joint third for UK businesses - with only 3% of respondents globally describing their supply chains as very resilient. CIN
• [New] Manifest 2026 reinforced an important reality: as supply chains become smarter and more autonomous, the need for trusted identification, data capture, and interoperability will only grow. AIM Global -
• [New] 59% of organizations plan to increase spending on supply chain execution over 2027, even as economic pressure continues. Logistics Management
• [New] For leadership, the 2026 mandate moves beyond simply capturing AI demand to managing the systemic risks of a high-margin, low-volume paradigm, where severe shortages in essential components such as memory are projected to drive 50% price spikes by mid-year and redraw the global supply chain map. DQ
• [New] Supply Chain Diversification: Apple continues to shift production away from China toward India and Vietnam to mitigate geopolitical risks. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Geopolitical tensions, tariff risks, and logistics cost inflation continue to push OEMs toward China + 1 and nearshoring strategies. STHL-PCBA
• [New] Mixed-use industrial schemes that accommodate logistics, data infrastructure and urban services will offer particularly attractive, income-led opportunities in 2026. BDC Magazine
• [New] Applied AI, especially AI embedded into regulated workflows like healthcare, manufacturing, MedTech, logistics, etc. will have the biggest impact on Ohio over the next 12-18 months. Ohio Tech News
• [New] The freight segment is predicted to witness the highest CAGR of 8.7% from 2025 to 2033 due to the exponential rise in e-commerce and the need for time-sensitive logistics, particularly for pharmaceuticals, electronics, and perishables. Market Data Forecast
• [New] In 2026, more frequent disruption pushes companies to expand their use of AI across supplier, procurement, logistics and emissions data, revealing dependencies and vulnerabilities that are difficult to detect through manual analysis alone. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] In 2026, containerization is likely to further solidify its role as a risk-reduction mechanism for naval procurement and force structure, with interest expanding into modular ASW, minelaying, MCM, and CUI defence systems. Marine Technology News
• [New] Supply chain resilience remains a major concern in the latest Allianz Risk Barometer. CIN
• [New] Chinese policy enforcement affects global processing capacity whilst Western diversification efforts create investment opportunities in alternative supply chains. Discovery Alert
• [New] By planning for uncertainty, diversifying risk, and leveraging digital tools, shippers can control costs while maintaining service reliability in an unpredictable global logistics environment. iContainers
• [New] Digital freight platforms, real-time tracking, and rate benchmarking tools will play a key role in controlling logistics spend in 2026. iContainers
• [New] While the extreme price spikes seen during global supply chain crises are less likely, ongoing uncertainty around capacity management, fuel costs, geopolitics, and regulations will continue to influence pricing across all transport modes. iContainers
• [New] September and October of 2026 will focus mostly on network changes as logistics experts work quickly to finalize distribution and entry plans to strategically induct mail into the USPS revised network to further reduce postage and improve delivery service. Mailing Systems Technology
• [New] New headwinds include trade diversion into Europe as US tariffs stay elevated, yuan depreciation that widens the EU-China imbalance, and Beijing's export controls on critical inputs that expose German supply-chain vulnerabilities. The Asia Cable
• [New] The corporate segment will be a major driver of fintech infrastructure investment between 2026 and 2028, particularly in payment automation, supply chain finance, and embedded financial solutions. Law firm Finance Business Service: offshore registratio

Last updated: 21 February 2026