What will shape logistics in 2026? Which innovations, challenges, and opportunities should companies prepare for in the year ahead? To help you stay one step ahead, we’ve curated a comprehensive collection of research articles covering the key trends set to influence every corner of the industry. Explore what’s coming next — and get your business ready for the months ahead.

What will be the logistics industry trends for 2026?

1. GROWTH: Maersk Europe Head of Operations, Ahmed Bashir, outlines the key supply chain challenges of 2026 and how businesses can get prepared. Watch here.
2. TARIFFS AND COMPLIANCE: Customs in North America are shifting in 2026. Tariffs, enforcement, and compliance demand early planning, data ownership, and cross-functional strategy. See here.
3. CUSTOMS: What will be the trends within customs and global trade in 2026? Why will customs matter tremendously for global trade in 2026? Discover what will be the key changes, and compliance strategies for businesses to make customs a strategic advantage. Read now.
4. VISIBILITY: In 2026, logistics visibility will move beyond basic tracking to deliver real-time, predictive insights across the entire supply chain. Emerging technologies like AI-agents and workflow builders will empower businesses to anticipate disruptions, optimize routes, and enhance transparency. Read more.
5. GLOBAL WAREHOUSING: Explore the top five warehousing trends for 2026—from cutting-edge technology to workforce shifts—shaping the industry in a challenging market. Discover here.
6. WAREHOUSING IN INDIA, THE MIDDLE EAST, AND AFRICA: Discover the top warehousing trends shaping IMEA in 2026, from autonomy to sustainability and multimodal integration redefining fulfilment networks in this piece.
7. RESILIENCE PLANNING: Explore the key supply chain challenges of 2026 and how businesses can get prepared for it with Maersk Europe Head of Operations, Ahmed Bashir. Watch now.
8. CARGO RISK INSURANCE: Transportation risks are a real possibility, so how can businesses protect their cargo? What trends will cargo risk management see in 2026 that brand should prepare for? Read now.
9. INTERMODAL - MULTI CARRIER LOGISTICS: Discover the top Intermodal – Multi Carrier logistics trends for 2026, from digitalisation and decarbonisation to policy shifts, visibility, and operational innovation. See more.
10. FRESH PRODUCE: Discover the key trends shaping the fresh produce industry in 2026. From changing customer habits to new markets opening, the opportunities to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving food market and its logistics are here.
11. SUPPLY CHAIN TECH STARTUP: The supply chain industry is on the brink of major transformation, and 2026 is set to accelerate this shift. From smarter automation to next-generation compliance tools, startups are redefining how global logistics operates. See here.
12. ECOMMERCE LOGISTICS: See what trends are expected for 2026 in the space of ecommerce logistics. Deep dive into two top trends that will shape the industry and characterise this space. More here.

Compare with the trends that characterised 2025.

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