Global Scans · Logistics · Weekly Summary

• [New] In 2026, Kasmi expects gradual integration of humanoid and autonomous systems in controlled environments such as logistics hubs, industrial sites and disaster zones. Khaleej Times
• [New] Businesses will continue diversifying and de-risking their global supply chains, focusing on countries that are geopolitically rather than geographically proximate. ORF Middle East
• [New] The cargo-focused opportunities prove particularly compelling given the United States air cargo industry's 83.83 billion FTM annual throughput with established freight forwarding relationships, logistics hub infrastructure, and customer demand for faster delivery options. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The extensive aviation infrastructure and mature logistics operations across North America create substantial opportunities for eVTOL integration, leveraging established facilities, customer relationships, and operational expertise, accelerating commercialization timelines. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Building API-first is increasingly a prerequisite for enterprise sales procurement teams evaluating software in 2026 will ask about automation capabilities as a standard requirement, not an advanced feature. Magnise
• [New] Bain estimates quantum computing could unlock $250 billion in value across pharmaceuticals, finance, logistics, and materials science. RBC
• [New] A pragmatic approach involves unwinding excessive reliance on Chinese supply chains, securing Europe's industrial base and addressing critical security vulnerabilities. European Council on Foreign Relations
• [New] Russian forces used incursions into NATO airspace to plan strikes against logistics routes in both Ukraine and Poland to cut flows of Western military assistance to Ukraine. Critical Threats
• [New] Organizations that secure forward-thinking executives will be better equipped to manage automation initiatives, supply chain challenges, and global competition within the US manufacturing industry. Brightpath Associates
• [New] Systems do not require liquid helium, addressing a critical supply chain vulnerability, as global helium shortages have periodically disrupted quantum research and driven prices to record highs. Quantum Zeitgeist
• [New] Regional trade agreements will deepen, and supply chains will increasingly shift away from traditional American-centred routes. Founding Fuel
• [New] In 2026, 70% of procurement teams rely on AI recommendations for supplier selection, moving from reactive Audits to continuous Risk Scoring. MEXC
• [New] EU regulations mandate full supply chain disclosures by 2027. BonewsNG
• [New] South Korea's 2026 Framework Act on Supply Chain Stabilization for Economic Security set a quantitative target to reduce import dependence on any single country for key items to below 50% by 2030. Information Technology and Innovation Foundation | ITIF
• [New] Regarding data breach risks, Samsung SDS urged enterprises to treat security as an end-to-end discipline that spans third-party vendors and supply chain partners so that controls, standards and services stay tightly aligned and trustworthy across the ecosystem. The Korea Times
• [New] As technology advances, health tech will continue to address disparities and promote equitable healthcare distribution worldwide. MEXC
• [New] Supply disruptions, China's past export restrictions and growing geopolitical tensions have exposed the risks of concentrated production and long development timelines, prompting efforts to diversify supply chains and expand domestic and allied production. East Asia Forum
• [New] Geopolitical risks have altered global trade flows, resulting in longer shipping routes that increased transportation costs and caused supply chain delays. Wartsila.com
• [New] Expanding Canada's railways further north would provide reliable and low emission transportation infrastructure which could aid in stabilizing supply chains and reduce transportation costs over the long term. NAOC
• [New] The semiconductor industry's concentration in Taiwan means any disruption to production there would immediately cascade through global supply chains for electronics, automotive, and defence industries. Investor's Handbook
• [New] The Suez Canal and Panama Canal represent other critical bottlenecks in the global energy supply chain, but none carries the concentrated risk profile of the Hormuz passage. Discovery Alert
• [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

Last updated: 28 February 2026