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From 3PLS, freight forwarding, returns and the last mile, it takes a lot to keep logistics running smoothly. And while logistics are tumultuous under the best of circumstances—let alone during fiery geopolitics and a new president determined to remake the trade landscape—optimism and energy abound.
The U.S. post-election environment is setting the stage for more deal making in the mergers and acquisitions market, one that could spur activity in the logistics sector. Technology is another exciting arena, from SaaS and AI systems guiding routes and optimizing returns, to hardware like drones and robots in the warehouse.
And Trump’s trade plan? “It’s going to change the way a lot of businesses do business—and their supply chains,” said Scott Taylor, leader of the foreign-trade zones practice area Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
Download the Logistics Report to learn:
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Will free trade agreements remain free?
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How Trump’s tariffs (real and threatened) are driving warehouse demand
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The prognosis for global port congestion and ocean spot freight rates
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What Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd’s Gemini Cooperation vessel-sharing alliance means for the industry
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What the Trump administration might portend for antitrust regulations, M&A and dealmaking in general
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How automation is improving logistics efficiencies
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