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By 2026 and 2027, automation in logistics is no longer an innovation project—it should be the backbone of operational strategy. Driven by e-commerce growth, persistent labor shortages, cost pressure, regulatory demands, and rising customer expectations, companies are accelerating investment in intelligent, scalable technologies. The shift is clear: logistics is evolving from mechanized processes to self-learning, AI-driven ecosystems.

As disruptions in global logistics become the new norm, traditional transport management models are no longer sufficient. Fragmented data, delayed information flows, and a lack of full operational visibility extend reaction times and drive up costs. Transport management platforms are emerging as a response to these challenges, integrating data from multiple sources and enabling supply-chain participants to operate faster, more coherently, and in a more predictable manner.

While the industry has made strides, many operations still rely on "old school" methods like Excel spreadsheets and phone calls to secure capacity. But with driver shortages and scarce capacity becoming the new norm, the "next big leap" is already here: a fully connected, AI-powered supply chain.

Europe’s logistics leaders gathered in Wrocław for the The European Freight and Logistics Leaders' Forum (F&L), where change, innovation, and collaboration took center stage. As a proud partner, Trans.eu Group, along with CargoON, played an active role in shaping the conversation around digital transformation, resilience, and the evolving role of the CEE region in European logistics.

The latest edition of Market Insights ON presents a comprehensive analysis of the factors shaping logistics and transport in 2025. This report delves into economic trends, freight market fluctuations, digitalization advances, and regulatory shifts that will impact supply chains across Europe. With contributions from industry experts, it highlights both challenges and opportunities, providing valuable insights for supply chain managers, logistics professionals, and policymakers navigating an increasingly complex landscape.

The world of logistics and supply chain management is on the brink of a revolutionary transformation, and the catalyst behind this change is Artificial Intelligence (AI). The newly released CargoON report, "Artificial Intelligence in the Supply Chain," delves deep into how AI is reshaping the landscape, offering unprecedented efficiencies and strategic advantages.

In the ever-changing world of retail, efficient logistics can make all the difference. CargoON's insightful report offers a deep dive into the strategies and trends shaping the future of retail logistics. Here’s a look at the key findings and expert opinions that can help retailers stay ahead of the curve.

Gartner claims its survey of 818 supply chain practitioners has shown that top performing supply chain organisations are investing in AI and machine learning to optimise their processes at over double the rate of low performing peers.

The digitalisation process is an unquestionable reality in the logistics sector and must be taken on by production and distribution companies hand in hand with a good digitalisation partner in order for it to be effective and optimised.

Experts are convinced that truck fleets will swiftly convert their existing drives to battery power. By 2035, more than half of all trucks in Europe, China and the USA will be powered by batteries, and by 2040, 85% of vehicles will already have electric drives.

According to the European Commission, the most important trend in today's agro sector will be so-called precision agriculture, also known as smart farming. Based on research conducted by Statista agencies in October 2023, the value of this market will increase from more than six billion in 2021 to about 16 billion in 2027.

There is a rapidly growing awareness among companies to implement supply chain innovation, digitalisation and automation to manage the entire process. This is according to the latest Descartes Systems Group survey of managers from Europe, the US and Canada. It is the successive waves of pandemics that have made managers aware of the need for change.