Global Scans · Logistics · Weekly Summary

• [New] 2025 will go down as one of the most transformative years the logistics industry has seen in the last decade. CartonCloud
• [New] Warby Parker and Google teaming on AI-powered smart glasses for 2026, pushing distribution through optical retail rather than only tech stores. Glass Almanac
• [New] USPS plans 2026 bid process for last-mile delivery access, aiming to diversify revenue and reshape logistics competition. Ainvest
• [New] Metro will continue supporting shippers in 2026, helping them plan and protect their supply chains in a more complex operating landscape - from congestion and routing risk management to air and ocean capacity planning, compliance readiness and end-to-end visibility. Metro
• [New] As retailers accelerate nearshoring and regional fulfilment efforts, the next two years are emerging as a decisive transition period, one where logistics providers will be reevaluated based on adaptability, regional capability, and technology integration. Arizona Daily Star
• [New] Three-quarters of retail supply chain leaders say tariff turbulence is redefining their 2026 strategies, prompting a widespread pivot toward regionalization and supplier diversification. Arizona Daily Star
• [New] To mitigate risk, 77% of supply chain leaders have already shifted sourcing away from China toward tariff-neutral countries, and 87% are increasing buffer inventory to hedge against volatility. Arizona Daily Star
• [New] The ability to scale its Smart Port L4 Autonomous Driving Application from a successful showcase to a standard operating procedure across its global network of 375 berths will be a critical indicator of its capacity to create a seamless, automated logistics ecosystem. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• [New] Disruptions in key trade routes such as the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden look set to continue causing instability in supply chains, while trade disputes between the US and China are unlikely to dissipate. Offshore Technology
• [New] Supply chain disruptions and competitive pressure remain the most likely and impactful risks for Walmart in 2025. Artificall
• [New] If executed well, USPS could become the default national last-mile provider for retailers and logistics companies seeking faster delivery at lower cost. Logistics Management
• [New] In 2026, companies that consider logistics not as an expense but as a tool for managing risk, time, and growth will gain a competitive advantage. Searates
• [New] Overall global supply chain disruptions have created a domino effect of rising costs in the form of materials delays and price fluctuations. Engineering News-Record
• [New] OEMs are trying to set up supply chains that are less susceptible to disruption, including a company going bankrupt. Semiconductor Engineering
• [New] Turnkey Execution from Start to Finish: A modern Solar EPC in 2025 is expected to provide comprehensive lifecycle services encompassing engineering and design, material procurement, civil and electrical execution, net metering and regulatory liaison, as well as testing, commissioning, and handover. Soleos Solar Energy Private Limited
• [New] Detmar Logistics will use trucks equipped with Aurora Innovation's self-driving technology to autonomously transport fracking sand on public roads and highways in parts of the Permian Basin in Texas. National Law Review
• [New] Despite supply chain concerns, 93% of leaders anticipate their company's revenue will grow in 2026, largely thanks to booming demand for AI and data centers. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Instead of centralizing manufacturing in China, companies will use a China plus N layout, placing production in Vietnam, Bangladesh, or East Africa depending on tariffs, logistics, and financing conditions. KrASIA
• [New] Supply Chain & Logistics Innovation - Advanced logistics infrastructure is creating new opportunities for cross-border fulfilment: IATA reports that air-cargo capacity for e-commerce has increased rapidly, leading to shorter delivery times and enabling consumers to place more cross-border orders. Precedence Research
• [New] Buyers are adapting to shifting U.S. trade and industrial policy by using M&A to strengthen domestic capacity and reduce supply chain risk. PwC
• [New] In 2025, smart contracts are predicted to see widespread adoption in legal agreements, supply chain management, and corporate operations. yellow.com
• [New] U.S. executive orders aim to quadruple nuclear capacity by 2050, but HALEU fuel shortages and permitting delays risk slowing SMR commercialization, requiring urgent investment in domestic supply chains. Ainvest

Last updated: 27 December 2025