Global Scans · Logistics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Takeaway growth is supported by: - Industrial packaging demand - Food delivery expansion - Logistics modernization - Sustainable packaging procurement China Continues Large-Scale Packaging Expansion China is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.3%. openpr
• [New] With ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East causing catastrophic supply chain disruption, the consequences of climate change moving from future risks to present-day threats, and rapid advances in technology creating new attack surfaces, the global supply chain faces more danger than ever before. 3E
• [New] Supply Chain Volatility and Geopolitical Tensions: Ubiquiti faces significant risks from disruptions in its global supply chain, including component shortages (such as chipsets) and pricing inflation. Trefis
• [New] There is a £4.6 billion growth opportunity for UK-based supply chain as manufacturers look to increase local sourcing. Mills & Reeve LLP
• [New] Automation is expected to create millions of jobs worldwide, especially in sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and IT. Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology
• [New] Disruptions in global supply chains can impact production and lead to delays, especially in Asia-Pacific manufacturing hubs. openpr
• [New] Rising operational complexity and global supply chain risks are driving manufacturers to adopt GRC solutions for better risk visibility, compliance tracking, and operational efficiency. Precedence Research
• [New] Fuel buffers are depleting, raising risks to aviation and industrial supply chains. Business Insider
• [New] Supply chain disruptions such as transportation delays, labour shortages, and export restrictions observed during recent global crises have further exposed vulnerabilities in procurement and logistics networks. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Central and Eastern Europe shows the fastest relative growth, driven by transport and logistics, while Southern Europe is mixed: Turkey's rapid growth will be underpinned by urbanization and transport; Spain and Italy will prioritise social infrastructure and power. PwC
• [New] In transport, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico will prioritise connectivity and logistics; the US and Canada will focus on maintenance and modernization of legacy assets. PwC
• [New] A jump to $27.34 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 19.8%, owing to urban logistics expansion, increased demand for rapid delivery, and an emphasis on convenience-driven logistics. Yahoo Finance
• [New] While the global trade environment remains complex, it is creating opportunities for innovation and stronger long term supply chain design. Global Trade Magazine
• [New] Supply chain disruptions, such as the global sulfur shortage required for leaching, underscore the vulnerability of mine supply. Yahoo Finance
• [New] China's export sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience during periods when overseas economies encountered severe supply chain disruptions. Nomura Connects
• [New] Global food and packaging companies face rising geopolitical risk, supply-chain disruption and higher oil costs, increasing inflation pressure without allowing compromises on quality, taste or price. FoodNavigator-Asia.com
• [New] The Madagascar Multimodal Transport and Logistics Project is expected to receive co-financing from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. World Bank
• [New] Looking Ahead to 2027 The overarching lesson from Atlanta is clear: supply chain agility is no longer a luxury. Global Trade Magazine
• [New] Organizations must ensure their foundational systems - such as their Warehouse Management System (WMS) strategy - are completely aligned before layering in the advanced automation that will define the next decade of global logistics. Global Trade Magazine
• [New] Executives expect more than half of all supply chain and merchandise planning roles to require fundamentally different skills by 2030, yet only 11% of teams have received any AI training to date. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Discover how autonomous AI agents, supply chain vulnerabilities, and quantum threats are reshaping global cybersecurity and dismantling digital privacy in 2026. FinTechGrid

Last updated: 09 May 2026