Global Scans · Logistics · Weekly Summary

• [New] The European Union's Green Deal is reshaping logistics with a 55% reduction in transport emissions by 2030. / Germany Market Data Forecast
• [New] India is rapidly modernizing its logistics infrastructure, with the National Logistics Policy aiming to reduce freight costs from 13% to 8% of GDP by 2030. Market Data Forecast
• [New] We expect UK transport and logistics output to grow by 1.4% in 2026. atradius
• [New] Indian transportation and logistics output is forecast to grow by 6.9% in 2026 after a 10.2% increase in 2025. atradius
• [New] Chinese transportation and logistics output is forecast to grow by 4.4% in 2025 and by 3.3% in 2026, largely on the back of resilience in both industrial production and exports. atradius
• [New] High-impact storms, floods and late-season tropical systems across Asia, Europe and the Americas are no longer isolated shocks: climate-linked weather volatility is increasing in frequency, severity and geographic spread, and is now considered a structural threat to logistics reliability. Metro
• [New] Small carriers could struggle to absorb compliance costs, which may lead to higher freight rates and temporary supply chain slowdowns in early 2026. www.bsebscrutiny.com
• [New] Electrification and sustainability are becoming indispensable and non-negotiable in transport with EV adoption, alternative fuels, and green logistics transforming industry trends and developments in 2026. Avenga
• [New] As industrial production improves into 2026 and supply chains stabilize, we expect automation to remain a strategic priority for manufacturers looking to compete, build resilience, and address persistent workforce pressures. Assembly
• [New] Geopolitical risks prompt supply chain diversification, investing $5 billion in U.S. facilities for resilience. GeopoliticsUnplugged Substack
• [New] Investments in new mines and smelters in Canada and the Democratic Republic of Congo aim to diversify supply chains, but delays threaten to stall renewable energy deployments worldwide. GeopoliticsUnplugged Substack
• [New] To meet the demand of domestic nuclear fuel needs, the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy's Defense Production Act consortium will create partnerships to move the domestic nuclear supply chain forward. National Conference of State Legislatures
• [New] By 2026, the global labour shortage in shipping, transport and logistics is unlikely to go away. Transport and Logistics ME
• [New] On the services side, Asia's trade in commercial services is expected to accelerate to 5.5% YoY in 2026, up from 4.6% in 2025, led by travel and digital services, as slowing goods trade reduces demand for transport and logistics. ING Think
• [New] New Arctic trade routes might turn the Canadian North into a crucial link between global supply chains, connecting continents through the Arctic Circle trade routes that were once frozen out of economic reach. The Cooperative blog
• [New] The Canada Arctic trade routes promise to reduce congestion in the Panama and Suez Canals, offering an alternative that could redefine global maritime logistics. The Cooperative blog
• Itransition forecasts 152 million industrial IoT devices by 2025, driven by manufacturing automation, logistics tracking, and energy infrastructure monitoring applications. Quantumrun Foresight
• By 2026, drone technology is set to revolutionize logistics, offering faster, cheaper, and more accessible delivery options. FreightAmigo
• From digital platforms revolutionizing logistics to green technologies tackling sustainability, maritime startups are reshaping the global landscape and opening new opportunities for growth. Maritime Fairtrade
• Airlines like Delta Air Lines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines Co., shipping companies, and logistics firms will benefit from lower fuel costs, which are a major operational expense. The Chronicle-Journal
• The Transportation and Logistics sector is negatively impacted by disruptions to global trade flows, increased port congestion, and shifts in supply chains. FinancialContent
• Businesses worldwide are grappling with increased operational expenses, supply chain disruptions, and the imperative to reconfigure their global footprints. FinancialContent

Last updated: 13 December 2025