Editor profile

Alistair Vance

Chief Editor, Shipping & Ports

Alistair Vance monitors the global maritime industry, focusing on port operations and container shipping trends. He analyzes how changing trade routes impact international commerce.

alistair.vance@thelogisticsnews.org

Bylined articles

Shipping & Ports

Reshaping the Global Logistics Network: An Analysis of the Profound Impact of IMO Decarbonization Regulations on Ports, Trade Corridors, and Multimodal Transport

In-depth analysis of how the Net Zero Framework (NZF) reshapes the global logistics landscape. This article analyzes its operational impact on key regions such as the Asia-Pacific and Europe, and its strategies for building long-term supply chain resilience from the perspectives of port throughput, trade corridors, multimodal transport efficiency, and the application of logistics technology.

Alistair Vance6 min read
Logistics Technology

Logistics Technology Innovation 2025: How AI, Warehouse Automation, and Last-Mile Delivery Are Reshaping Supply Chain Efficiency

Based on DHL Global’s publicly available guidelines and data from third-party organizations, this article outlines four main threads of logistics technology innovation around 2025—AI analytics, warehouse automation, sustainable logistics, and last-mile delivery optimization—and analyzes their actual impact on global logistics networks, freight demand structure, and supply chain costs.

Alistair Vance6 min read
Freight & Transport

The global air cargo market is projected to reach $315.9 billion by 2035: cross-border e-commerce and pharmaceutical cold chain drive growth.

According to a Market Research Future report, the global air cargo market size is expected to grow from USD 171.4 billion in 2025 to USD 315.9 billion by 2035, at a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%. The Asia-Pacific region accounts for a 43.5% share, with cross-border e-commerce and pharmaceutical cold chain being the main growth engines.

Alistair Vance4 min read