A ground-level view of what actually slows down logistics in 2026
Once you have spent enough time within the logistics ecosystem, talking to teams and stakeholders about day-to-day operations, you start noticing a pattern which is more often than not a common concern. If we were to sum up the discussions, they point to “we have the systems in place, so why does the work still […]
83% of Freight Leaders Say They Operate in Reactive Mode as Decision Load Rises Despite Digital Expansion, Study Finds
• 74% make more than 50 operational decisions daily• 68% use five or more systems to manage shipment workflows• 43% said their daily operational decision load has increased compared to five years ago Bremen, Germany, 23 February 2026: Eighty-three percent of freight and logistics leaders say they operate in reactive mode, as daily operational decision […]
Chinese New Year 2026: Why CNY Is a Six-to-Eight-Week Supply Chain Disruption
Chinese New Year (CNY) is one of the most significant annual holidays globally. A time of celebration, reunion, and renewal across China and much of Asia. For global logistics and freight operations, however, Chinese New Year represents one of the most predictable yet disruptive events in the supply chain calendar. On paper, Chinese New Year […]
Cybersecurity in logistics: Why e-mail + attachment still pose a bigger risk than you think
If you step into any logistics office today, right from a freight forwarder to a port agent or even an NVOCC, you are most likely to encounter a similar looking setup on screen: e-mail, PDF attachments, offline excel sheets and folders, WhatsApp screenshots, scanned copies and rate sheets flying in and out. While we’ve spent almost the entire last […]
Why Logistics Teams Should Stop Chasing “Shiny” Tech
For years, the logistics sector has watched the tech world light up with new buzzwords like blockchain, big data, and most recently, AI. Each of these promised transformation. Some delivered incremental gains. Many did not. What too few vendors and buyers ask is a simpler question: Does this actually solve the problem my operations team […]
Deep Current at SMART LOGISTICS Expo Tokyo 2026: What We’re Showcasing and Where to Find Us
Deep Current exhibits at SMART LOGISTICS Expo Tokyo 2026. Discover freight automation in action at Booth S8-18.