Global Scans · Logistics · Weekly Summary

• [New] As geopolitical risk, tariff volatility, and infrastructure security concerns intensify, global logistics is shifting from episodic disruption to a permanent state of tension and transition. Logistics Management
• [New] Outlook: The coming year will push logistics outsourcing further toward integrated, long-term partnerships built on transparency, shared intelligence and multimodal flexibility. SupplyChainBrain
• [New] In 2026, success in the logistics industry will come down to preparation, agility, and the right partnerships. Wills Transfer
• [New] According to Gartner, real-time visibility, automation, and sustainability will continue to shape supply chain and logistics strategies over the coming years. Wills Transfer
• [New] By identifying pressure points when costs or constraints peak, logistics managers can deploy regional carriers or postal workshare models (which are expected to gain more traction in 2026) to balance load and mitigate surcharges. SupplyChainBrain
• [New] In summary, 2026 will require nimble logistics: ocean freight faces a transitional period as services re-adopt the Suez route and reckon with emissions costs, while air freight remains driven by constrained capacity and sectoral demand spikes. Transportation News and Trends
• [New] Material costs, particularly for insulation, timber, and steel, are projected to rise further through to 2030, prompting firms to rethink procurement strategies and build greater resilience into project budgets. ASD Steel Distributor
• [New] Persistent macroeconomic volatility, geopolitical tension and supply chain fragility are pushing manufacturers to re-think how they prepare for disruption in 2026. WNS
• [New] In 2026 and beyond, leading manufacturers will treat highly dynamic supply chains not as an aspiration, but as a strategic imperative, closing the preparedness gap and building supply networks designed to thrive amid volatility rather than react to it. WNS
• [New] Prices on DRAM and NAND flash memory are expected to surge in the first quarter of 2026 as AI-driven hyperscalers and cloud service providers (CSPs) continue to strain supply chains. The Register
• [New] The Union Budget 2026-27 signals a push towards manufacturing and infrastructure investment, with INR 12.2 trillion allocated for capital expenditure, aiming to boost industrial output and supply chains. Whalesbook
• [New] Policy risks remain front and center, with U.S. tariffs on Chinese solar imports creating uncertainty for global supply chains. Hyper Stocks
• [New] Global construction costs are projected to rise by about 2.4% in 2026, with industry experts warning that growing uncertainty across labour, supply chains, energy and geopolitics could make delivery on projects more difficult. New Civil Engineer
• [New] Supply chain disruption ranks among the top 10 global risks, according to Aon's survey, and high-profile incidents in recent years have demonstrated how a single cyber event can cascade across thousands of dependent organizations. ProgramBusiness | Where insurance industry clicks
• [New] The United States will face a 30% shortfall in power transformers and a 10% gap in distribution units through 2025 and into 2026. David Shapiro's Substack
• [New] Regional cross-border logistics platforms will cut trade costs for landlocked nations and small islands, while advancing SDG 9 and resilient infrastructure - making sustainable getaways smoother and more impactful worldwide. Earth Changers
• [New] In 2026, organizations that effectively leverage free trade agreements, government incentive programs, and agile logistics and customs services will be best positioned to remain competitive and profitable. Mexico Business
• [New] Looking ahead, high commodity prices, recovering logistics networks, and ongoing investment in renewable energy are expected to lift real GDP growth to around 1.9-2.0 per cent in 2026. South Africa
• [New] Data centers, power generation, manufacturing, cold chain warehousing, distribution facilities, and health care spending (primarily ambulatory facilities and large hospital system expansions) will likely capture high single-digit and double-digit growth rates in 2026. Default
• [New] Central Asian energy resources and critical minerals align with Pakistan's chronic energy needs, while improved connectivity could expand textile, pharmaceutical, and agricultural exports and support a planned $100 billion blue economy built on upgraded ports and logistics. The Asia Cable
• [New] Strong planning now will keep freight flowing and shipments on time in an increasingly complex global logistics landscape. Transportation News and Trends

Last updated: 07 February 2026