The Logistics Workflow blind spot: Why technology alone rarely fixes operational problems
Over the past decade, the logistics industry has invested heavily in technology. Be it transportation management systems and warehouse platforms to visibility tools, automation software, and more recently AI-powered solutions; to sum it up, there has been no shortage of innovation entering the sector. The objective behind most of these investments is straightforward: improve efficiency, […]
What Norway’s Shipping and Maritime Ecosystem Reveals About The Future of Logistics
Spend enough time reading maritime announcements, government policy papers, research programmes, shipping conferences, and infrastructure initiatives across Norway, and a clear pattern begins to emerge. Despite a population of just over five million people, Norway remains one of the world’s leading maritime nations, with internationally recognised strengths across offshore vessels, LNG shipping, chemical tankers, subsea […]
Port Congestion Is Returning in 2026, And the Problem Goes Beyond Infrastructure
Global logistics networks are facing rising delays, vessel bunching, and operational pressure again in 2026. But unlike previous cycles, the challenge now extends far beyond port capacity alone. Coordination gaps, fragmented workflows, and operational decision-making are increasingly shaping how congestion develops across supply chains. At the beginning of 2026, many across the logistics industry believed […]
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 […]