2025 Logistics Sector Faces Policy Shifts Demand Challenges

2025 Logistics Sector Faces Policy Shifts Demand Challenges

The logistics industry grapples with volatility, policy shifts, and uneven demand in 2025. *Logistics Management* presents a curated selection of its best annual articles, offering in-depth analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing tariffs, trucking, rail, and ocean freight. This provides strategic guidance for shippers navigating the 2026 market, empowering businesses to embrace change and meet challenges head-on. Learn how to adapt and succeed in this evolving landscape.

01/22/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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NRF Predicts Sustained Retail Growth Through 2025

NRF Predicts Sustained Retail Growth Through 2025

The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts a 2.7%-3.7% increase in retail sales for 2025, with online channels continuing to drive growth. The report analyzes the macroeconomic environment and consumer behavior, providing retailers with strategic recommendations such as omnichannel integration and product mix optimization. It also highlights the importance of monitoring potential risks associated with policy uncertainty.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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LA Long Beach Ports See Throughput Drop Amid Challenges

LA Long Beach Ports See Throughput Drop Amid Challenges

Los Angeles and Long Beach ports experienced a significant drop in February throughput due to a combination of factors including a global trade slowdown, the Lunar New Year holiday, and inventory backlogs. Despite these challenges, there is potential for future growth as Chinese production recovers and port infrastructure improves. Key to this growth is resolving labor negotiations, expanding trade partnerships, and improving service quality to adapt to market changes and achieve sustainable development. The decline highlights ongoing supply chain vulnerabilities.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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Logistics Sector Must Adapt Digitally or Risk Decline

Logistics Sector Must Adapt Digitally or Risk Decline

The logistics industry faces both challenges and opportunities in the digital transformation era. A coordinated approach encompassing strategy, structure, and processes is crucial for reducing costs, improving efficiency, and meeting evolving customer expectations. Key focus areas include achieving on-time delivery and minimizing damage. Embracing digital solutions is essential for optimizing supply chain management and maintaining a competitive edge in the rapidly changing logistics landscape.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Freight Industry Adapts to Logistics Challenges Says Expert

Freight Industry Adapts to Logistics Challenges Says Expert

Tom Nightingale of AFS Logistics interprets the latest freight index report, analyzing peak season outlook, capacity pricing, nearshoring, and the impact of the Baltimore event on supply chains. He emphasizes that businesses should closely monitor market dynamics, flexibly adjust strategies, and collaborate with professional logistics partners to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. He advises proactive planning and strategic partnerships to mitigate risks and optimize supply chain performance in the face of evolving market conditions.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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New Opportunities and Challenges in the Air Freight Market

New Opportunities and Challenges in the Air Freight Market

With the surge in demand for air cargo, the market is exhibiting unprecedented vitality. The rise of cross-border e-commerce and geopolitical conflicts have driven up air freight demand, yet capacity shortages pose significant challenges for the industry. Despite ongoing uncertainties, major airlines must adapt their strategies flexibly to respond to the changing market landscape, ensuring they remain competitive in the increasingly complex freight sector.

07/21/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Shipping Overload Drives Shippers To Switch To Air Freight

Shipping Overload Drives Shippers To Switch To Air Freight

According to a UPS report, the overload situation in ocean freight has prompted shippers to turn to air freight to address shipping delays. With a surge in logistics demand, UPS has seen significant growth in international parcel volumes and revenues, as customers place a higher emphasis on timely deliveries. Choosing air freight is set to become a new trend in modern shipping.

07/28/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Crossborder Ecommerce Firms Adapt to Downturn with Resilience Strategies

Crossborder Ecommerce Firms Adapt to Downturn with Resilience Strategies

Facing the harsh winter of the cross-border e-commerce industry, lower base salaries and job-seeking difficulties are common. This article analyzes the current industry situation and provides practitioners with advice on enhancing their value and coping with workplace challenges. This includes deepening professional skills, expanding diverse capabilities, continuous learning, and building a personal brand. It emphasizes that opportunities and challenges coexist, encouraging cross-border professionals to actively respond to the winter and welcome the arrival of the industry's spring.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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UK Sees Surge in Secondhand and Ecofriendly Ebay Sales

UK Sees Surge in Secondhand and Ecofriendly Ebay Sales

Research on eBay UK reveals that secondhand and eco-friendly products are emerging as new e-commerce hotspots. Consumers are increasingly prioritizing product reuse and environmental attributes. Sustainable packaging and localized operations are becoming key. Sellers should optimize product lines, highlight environmental features, and improve packaging to seize opportunities and achieve performance growth. Focus on appealing to environmentally conscious consumers by showcasing the lifespan and reusability of items. Consider offering refurbished or pre-owned options to cater to this growing demand.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Instagram Adopts Xiaohongshus Faceless Influencer Trend

Instagram Adopts Xiaohongshus Faceless Influencer Trend

Anonymous influencer marketing is an emerging social media marketing model gaining popularity. It focuses on lifestyle, learning, and niche influencers, prioritizing content quality over appearance. This provides brands with diverse strategies like contextualized product seeding, knowledge empowerment, and authoritative endorsements. Brands need to deeply understand their audience, choose suitable influencer partners, and emphasize communication and collaboration to succeed in this marketing revolution. This approach offers a fresh perspective on reaching target audiences and building brand trust through authentic content.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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