Global Scans · Logistics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Itransition forecasts 152 million industrial IoT devices by 2025, driven by manufacturing automation, logistics tracking, and energy infrastructure monitoring applications. Quantumrun Foresight
• [New] By 2026, drone technology is set to revolutionize logistics, offering faster, cheaper, and more accessible delivery options. FreightAmigo
• [New] From digital platforms revolutionizing logistics to green technologies tackling sustainability, maritime startups are reshaping the global landscape and opening new opportunities for growth. Maritime Fairtrade
• [New] Airlines like Delta Air Lines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines Co., shipping companies, and logistics firms will benefit from lower fuel costs, which are a major operational expense. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] The Transportation and Logistics sector is negatively impacted by disruptions to global trade flows, increased port congestion, and shifts in supply chains. FinancialContent
• [New] Businesses worldwide are grappling with increased operational expenses, supply chain disruptions, and the imperative to reconfigure their global footprints. FinancialContent
• [New] By distribution channel, the specialty pharmacies segment is expected to be the fastest-growing during 2025-2034. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has publicly called on its China unit to help restore supply chain operations, warning in an open letter that customers across industries are reporting imminent production outages. CNBC
• [New] Private 5G networks in Qatar rank among the most significant globally, enabled by progressive regulatory frameworks, while sectors such as automotive, utilities, and logistics anticipate substantial benefits from 5G-enabled IoT. Telecom Review
• [New] Global supply chain disruptions continue to generate complex commercial disputes. Passle
• [New] Uncertainty over tariff negotiations and structural shifts in global supply chains could weigh on exports and dampen business investment. the korea herald
• [New] The performance of other sectors will depend on the reopening of the border with Benin and the restoration of cross-border logistics chains. Coface
• [New] China's shifting trade commitments could reshape global crop-protection supply chains, potentially raising costs for U.S. farmers. National Law Review
• [New] 62% of retail executives report that supply chain disruption has significantly impacted their business operations. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Deutsche Telekom's supply chains could be negatively impacted by a number of factors, such as geopolitical tensions, cyberattacks, and supply chain restructuring. Deutsche Telekom Interim Report H1 2025
• [New] With the tariff dust beginning to settle, Asian firms expect supply-chain disruption to have a slightly lower impact on revenue than six months ago. Treasury Management International
• [New] Recent global disruptions have highlighted the importance of resilient and agile supply chains. FOCUS
• [New] A 1 billion euro investment through 2027 will fund logistics growth, including same-day delivery for key categories and expanded cargo bike fleets. / Belgium ChannelEngine
• [New] As the logistics and supply chain industry continues to evolve under the pressure of labour shortages, rising customer expectations, and global disruptions, one technology stands out as a consistent driver of efficiency and resilience: robotics and automation. NuMove Robotics & Vision
• [New] India's middle class (daily expenditure of $ 10-$ 100 in PPP terms) will rise more rapidly compared to China, because Indian households will benefit more from growth than Chinese households, given the prevailing distribution of income. CEPR
• [New] The ongoing US-China trade war further complicates matters, creating a fragile and unpredictable supply chain for crucial solar panel raw materials. PVKnowhow
• [New] As global supply chains continue to de-risk their reliance on Asia, multinational corporations are shifting manufacturing and logistics operations closer to the North American consumer base. Esales Overseas Property - Buy or Sell Overseas Propert
• [New] The UK-Kazakhstan minerals partnership is expanding into further work matching UK industry with Kazakh mineral producers, for opportunities in technological partnerships and supply chain security. GOV.UK

Last updated: 06 December 2025