Get ready! Here are all the trends in logistics for 2025

What can companies expect in 2025? How will logistics move this year? What are the trends that we will see for the different parts of the industry?

To help your business stay ready, we have compiled a collection of research articles featuring all the forecasted trends and initiatives coming your way in the next months.

What will be the logistics industry trends for 2025?

1. FORECASTING: There are several question marks hanging over 2025 that could determine the nature of a company’s logistics strategy. Get acquainted with three key forecasting considerations for the next 12 months here.
2. COLD CHAIN: Looking forward, disruptions and unforeseen events will continue affecting supply chains, but temperature-controlled cargo will not lower in popularity or demand. Looking ahead, what will characterise and influence cold chains? Here are five upcoming trends.
3. WAREHOUSING: The warehousing and distribution industry is highly capital-intensive, where solutions and innovation take a long time to see a return on investment. The cycle for the results of specific trends is a long one, but this doesn’t stop new technology and software from being implemented and trialled. See what innovations will be prevalent in this space here.
4. TECHNOLOGY AND VALUE REALISATION: Technology in logistics is a vast spectrum, so finding the right formula for success can undoubtedly be a challenge. To learn more on how to ensure your investments are achieving the value you set, watch the video here.
5. RESILIENCE: As businesses navigate the complexities of a post-pandemic world, the ability to anticipate and manage supply chain disruptions is paramount. Discover here 3 hurdles to overcome for 2025.
6. CUSTOMS: The role of customs has grown to become a great strategizing advantage for managing logistics projected to gain even more momentum. This year, global trade is projected to seed ground for regional protectionism and tariffs, and employing smart strategies to manage customs can be an advantage for many brands. See more here.
7. SUPPLY CHAIN TECH: In the rapidly evolving landscape of global logistics, understanding the future requires direct insight from those shaping the industry. The global supply chain industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, shaped by technological breakthroughs, geopolitical shifts, and evolving consumer demands. Here are the trends that we observe.
8. PROJECT LOGISTICS: What will be on the horizon for this specialized subset of the logistics industry? What trends, needs or changes we will see in 2025? Learn more about future investments, defence-related projects, energy portfolio expansion, and more here.
9. ANTIFRAGILE SUPPLY CHAINS: A vital part of logistics planning is understanding where risks and weak spots might be and finding ways to lessen their impact, making supply chains more antifragile. Whilst there is much that cannot be controlled, there are steps that companies can take to lessen or altogether avoid the impacts of disruptions. Learn how.
10. SUPPLY CHAIN VISIBILITY: Visibility is highly requested and needed in all life processes, but there’s nothing like feeling the need to have a complete view of an arriving package or something we have chosen to send across the globe. This is why visibility across logistics and supply chains has gained increasing popularity over the years. Read the visibility trends to expect this year, here.
11. FREIGHT FORWARDING: While advancements have been made, the fundamental complexities around digitalisation, decarbonisation, and supply chain resilience persist, further amplified by upcoming regulations entering into force in 2025. Learn more here.
12. NEW TRADE REGULATIONS FOR EUROPE: To prepare for 2025, businesses are setting critical dates and timelines for their operations. Among these, it is essential to account for key customs and trade regulation deadlines. Learn more here.
13. END-TO-END RESILIENCE: The ability to endure disruptions has never been so important to achieve success. But how can a company build end-to-end resilience across their supply chain operations and gain a commercial advantage? Watch the video here.

Ready? The right logistics partner can help and support widely with these changes and complexities projected for 2025. Gain more industry knowledge with logistics insights and find the right supply chain solutions fitting your needs, taking advantage of global expertise fused with pioneering digital innovations.