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Logistics in 2026: navigating a shifting landscape

The logistics industry enters 2026 under intense pressure from changing consumer expectations, technological advances, and expanding international trade. Speed and visibility are no longer differentiators – they are baseline requirements. From predictive delivery windows to multi-node network design, logistics partners must deliver reliability while reducing friction in every step of the supply chain. The firms […]

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Winter disruption in western European logistics

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Winter weather puts pressure on logistics networks in western Europe In early January 2026, heavy snowfall and freezing conditions across northwest Europe significantly disrupted transport networks. In the Netherlands and France, airports cancelled hundreds of flights due to snow and ice, stranding passengers and grounding cargo capacity – Schiphol alone saw over 2,500 flight cancellations

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Sustainable last-mile delivery when volumes are at their highest

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Last-mile delivery is one of the most polluting and most expensive parts of the logistics chain. During peak season, the impact becomes even larger: more vans on the road, denser routes, and higher customer expectations. Studies show that last-mile delivery can account for up to 40–50% of total logistics emissions and nearly half of all

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How smarter planning cuts waste during peak season

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Peak season brings higher order volumes, tighter delivery windows, and more pressure on logistics teams. This combination almost always leads to more waste, excess packaging, half-empty trucks, and unnecessary returns. Studies show that e-commerce packaging waste and returns rise sharply in Q4, with oversized boxes and extra filler materials being among the biggest contributors (BusinessWaste

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How to prepare your business for peak season 2025

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The 2025 holiday peak season will bring familiar pressure but a few new twists. Global online retail is projected to reach about 6.4 trillion dollars this year, according to eMarketer’s Global E-commerce Forecast 2025. In the U.S., Adobe Analytics expects online holiday sales between November and December to reach 253.4 billion dollars, a 5.3 percent

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From centralized hub models to distributed multi-hub networks

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For decades, many logistics networks in Europe have relied on a single-hub model, with goods entering and clearing primarily through the Netherlands, Belgium, or Germany. This approach made sense in an era of relatively stable trade flows and predictable customs rules, offering efficiencies of scale and simplified operations. However, this model is becoming increasingly risky

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Summer logistics: Sunshine, shortages, and shifting volumes

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When most people think of summer, they imagine holidays, beaches, and ice cream. But in logistics, summer brings a very different kind of heat. From staffing gaps due to vacations, to rising fuel costs, to the impact of high temperatures on sensitive cargo, logistics operations in July and August look quite different from the rest

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Rising returns? Smarter logistics can cut costs

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In the past, logistics mainly focused on getting products out the door — but today, what’s coming back is just as critical. Return rates have surged, particularly in e-commerce, where average return rates are now around 20-30%, compared to less than 10% for brick-and-mortar stores (National Retail Federation, 2024). For some categories like apparel, it’s

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The human-tech equation in logistics

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The shift toward warehouse automation is accelerating. According to McKinsey, the global warehouse automation market is expected to grow from $15 billion in 2019 to over $30 billion by 2026. In e-commerce, where speed and accuracy are critical, technologies like autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and AI-driven warehouse management systems

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Navigating 2025: E-comm logistics in the U.S. vs. Europe

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In 2025, cross-border e-commerce logistics in the U.S. and Europe isn’t about who has it easier. It’s about navigating two very different sets of challenges. Both markets are under pressure from tariffs and policy changes, but the way these pressures show up on the ground -and in your bottom line- couldn’t be more different. In

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