[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.
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[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
[New] In 2026, organizations that integrate sustainability into network design, sourcing and logistics, will be better positioned to manage both risk and reputation.
Freight News
[New] With changing global trade patterns, the familiar 'China + 1' supply chain strategy is evolving into a broader 'Anywhere-but-China' approach, as organizations diversify sourcing and production to reduce risk.
Freight News
[New] The increasing focus on technology like AI does mean that we will see a supply chain workforce evolution in 2026.
Freight News
[New] By 2026, enterprises will routinely leverage agentic AI, domain-trained models, and multimodal generative AI to create personalized customer interactions, optimize logistics and eCommerce workflows, and accelerate scientific and operational innovation.
Rapidops
[New] While official public holidays span 8 days, logistics disruptions typically extend 3-5 weeks before and after the festivities, affecting the smooth operation of supply chains in China.
SAFETY4SEA
[New] With operating margins hitting 12.0%, Amazon's upcoming Q4 earnings and the January spending data will show if its logistics overhaul is enough to offset a broader slowdown in e-commerce growth, which is projected to moderate to 3.5% in 2026.
FinancialContent
[New] Already, 64% of organizations plan to invest in agentic AI for procurement and supplier management within the next three years.
Airwallex
[New] Designing Networks for Multiple Futures The most effective supply chains in 2026 will not be built around a single forecast.
Averitt
[New] The European Investment Bank will allocate €100 million to finance upgrades to Tajikistan's transport infrastructure, focusing on improving accessibility and strengthening regional logistics links.
The Asia Cable
[New] With agent-based AI and digital twins, global supply chains will shift from recording data to actively interpreting and acting on it.
Ziegler | Transport & Logistics
[New] By 2026, logistics roles will increasingly centre on humans working alongside AI and robotics.
Ziegler | Transport & Logistics
[New] Supply chain pressures that emerged late in 2025 are expected to persist into mid-2026, creating execution risks for developers and compressing margins.
Energy-Storage.News
[New] Continued capital expenditure on road infrastructure, especially last-mile connectivity, will further extend reliable logistics services into Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural India - strengthening MSME participation, integrating them into national and global supply chains, and supporting inclusive growth.
The Indian Express
[New] If Tesla can successfully launch the Cybercab at scale in 2026, it could fundamentally alter the cost structure of global logistics and personal travel, effectively solving the problem of urban congestion and high-cost car ownership.
Valley City Times-Record
[New] The Space Force will conduct key on-orbit servicing and refueling demonstrations to determine the future of space logistics.
JD Supra
[New] Economic value and growth will flow through and across all levels of the global AI supply chain, driving historic opportunity and demand for energy, critical minerals, manufacturing, technological hardware, infrastructure, and new markets not yet invented.
United States Department of State
[New] Cybersecurity risks continue to rise across global supply chains, while frontier technologies such as space launch systems and quantum computing are inching closer to commercial reality.
Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
[New] In 2026 and beyond, we expect AI to play a growing role in areas such as building supply chain resilience, reducing waste, improving the medication reconciliation process, and supporting (not replacing!) pharmacists' clinical judgement.
Definitive Healthcare
Last updated: 31 January 2026
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