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Marcus Sterling provides high-frequency updates on global logistics market trends and corporate strategic shifts. He deciphers the impact of trade policies on international goods movement.
marcus.sterling@thelogisticsnews.orgIn-depth analysis of global logistics landscape changes, focusing on port operations, improvements in multimodal transportation efficiency, strategic adjustments to key trade corridors, and their profound impact on different industries.
In-depth analysis of the growth drivers, key technology applications, and future trends in the Indian smart warehousing market, focusing on the urgent demand for automated logistics solutions from e-commerce and manufacturing.
In-depth analysis of global logistics network reshaping trends, covering port operations, multimodal transport bottlenecks, the impact of logistics technology on supply chain resilience, and focusing on key trade corridors.
In-depth analysis of the global port construction market size, driving factors, and technological trends, exploring how to enhance global supply chain resilience through smart ports and green infrastructure amid trade expansion.
In-depth analysis of the challenges facing the current global logistics market, such as fuel costs, port congestion, and capacity constraints, and exploring the operational impact on various links like air, sea, and rail, as well as long-term supply chain adjustments.
The global logistics industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the convergence of AI, automation, and green technologies. This article outlines the key trends in logistics innovation for 2025 and their impact on freight, warehousing, and last-mile efficiency.
India's warehousing modernization is being jointly driven by automation, IoT, and the national logistics policy, with rental volumes hitting record highs and supply chain efficiency expected to improve significantly. This article provides an in-depth analysis of its impact.
Global trade flows continue to adjust, with capacity and schedule pressures remaining prominent. This article analyzes the impact of port delays on supply chains, looks ahead to potential long-term changes in trade routes, and provides a reference for logistics decision-makers.
The global road freight market is projected to grow from $118 million in 2026 to $219 million by 2035, at a compound annual growth rate of 6.41%, with e-commerce, pharmaceutical cold chain, and digital logistics serving as the main driving forces.
In-depth analysis of port congestion identification indicators, measurement methods, root causes, and impacts on global supply chains, providing operational references for shipping companies, freight forwarders, and cargo owners.
Comprehensive review of key dynamics and supply chain impacts in maritime, air, land transportation, and warehousing logistics across the Asia-Pacific region in April 2026.
According to Container Trades Statistics data, global container throughput reached 47.2 million TEU in the first quarter of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 4.4%, despite tensions in the Gulf region. This article analyzes its impact on supply chains and ports.
Based on the latest report from Market Growth Reports, this analysis examines the global last-mile logistics market size, technology trends, regional landscape, and supply chain impact, providing data references for logistics and supply chain managers.
In the first half of 2026, container throughput at Panamanian ports increased by 1.8% year-on-year, showing resilience amid ongoing restrictions on the Panama Canal and a slowdown in global trade. This article analyzes the driving factors behind the throughput growth, its impact on the supply chain, and future prospects.
Inteq Sales Director Jon Roberts pointed out that warehouse execution systems (WES) are key to automation ROI, and hardware-agnostic software platforms are replacing hardware-first strategies to drive logistics efficiency improvements.
John Lash, Vice President of Product Strategy at E2open, shares in-depth insights on erratic tariffs, delayed tax rebates, and the Amazon class action lawsuit, analyzing their actual impact on global supply chains.
The port liner connectivity index jointly released by UNCTAD and MDS Transmodal shows that successive shocks such as the Red Sea crisis have fundamentally changed the global trade pattern, with port connectivity in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia significantly improving, while traditional hubs remain stable.
In 2026, the shipping market enters its peak season under the ongoing influence of the Red Sea crisis and the Iran conflict. Shipping companies' profit margins decline, congestion at Asian and Indian ports worsens, spot freight rates climb, and supply chain pressures remain unabated.
An analysis of how the pandemic, the Red Sea crisis, and the Iran war successively saved the container shipping industry from overcapacity, yet new ship orders have reached new highs again, casting doubt on long-term prospects.
The field of logistics execution is being reshaped by six key technologies: robotic automation, digital twins and IoT, blockchain, agentic AI, green logistics, and edge computing and 5G. How do these technologies synergize to improve supply chain efficiency? This article deeply analyzes their practical applications and industry impact.