Global Scans · Logistics · Weekly Summary

• [New] As global energy systems move toward decentralization and digitization, smart meters will play a central role in enabling sustainable energy distribution and consumption. openpr
• [New] With supply chains expanding globally and architectural advantages widening, Nvidia appears well-positioned to capitalize on the AI revolution throughout 2026 and beyond. Barchart.com
• [New] Geopolitical shifts, reindustrialization efforts, and the imperative for resilient supply chains and resource security (including energy for AI) will make economic security a dominant investment theme in 2026, creating new opportunities for active investors. Goldman Sachs Asset Management
• [New] Shipping industry executives are already signaling discomfort that a direct competitor could soon control berthing priority, crane allocation, and gate access at some of the most strategically important ports in the global supply chain. Open Markets Institute
• [New] Supply chain diversification, including blockchain-backed traceability of sub-tier parts, is allowing firms like Boeing to mitigate procurement risks. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] Importers should increase focus on diligence and compliance efforts, especially where supply chains touch higher-risk transshipment hubs such as Vietnam or Thailand. ArentFox Schiff
• [New] For the industrial sector, accelerated reshoring and nearshoring to North America will continue, driven by supply chain risk mitigation and leveraging lower labour costs in regions like Mexico. FinancialContent
• [New] Opposition lawmakers have expressed frustration over the backlog of US deliveries to Taiwan, worth billions of dollars, caused by Covid-19 supply chain disruptions and US weapons shipments to Ukraine and Israel. Sino Daily
• [New] Prices will begin to head towards parity as renewable power and green hydrogen get cheaper and as carbon and procurement rules penalise high-emissions steel. The Conversation
• [New] If passed, the GAIN AI Act could reshape global supply chains, fragment GPU markets by region, and spark new incentive programs for domestic chip manufacturing. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Global supply chains are longer, more complex and increasingly unpredictable. MarineLink
• [New] Recent history demonstrates just how unpredictable global supply chains can be, where delays, disruptions and prolonged transit times create substantial capital constraints for businesses. MarineLink
• [New] Businesses are responding to global supply chain disruptions and tariff uncertainties by tapping credit markets to fund investments in automation and AI, aiming to reduce trade exposure and boost operational efficiency. Bailey Wealth Services
• [New] Thanks to AI, digital twins and edge computing, supply chains in 2026 are no longer passive processes; they are proactive, autonomous and adaptive. Forbes
• [New] The growing complexity of global supply chains could create demand for specialized, high-value logistics services that FedEx is uniquely positioned to offer. FinancialContent
• [New] The rise of nearshoring or reshoring manufacturing, driven by desires for supply chain resilience, could fundamentally alter long-haul freight patterns, potentially impacting the traditional business models of integrated carriers like FedEx. FinancialContent
• [New] The AI boom could falter if global supply chains disrupt chip production. WebProNews
• [New] The decade will see massive infrastructure investments totaling $50+ billion globally to retrofit airports, fuel distribution systems, and storage facilities for SAF operations. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By distribution channel, the online / e-commerce segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2025-2034. Precedence Research
• [New] The road ahead will continue to bring uncertainty, but with the right tools, partnerships, and mindset, Latin America's logistics sector is more prepared than ever to navigate it. DredgeWire
• [New] Over the past five years, Latin America's logistics sector has been shaped by a series of global and regional disruptions that exposed vulnerabilities and accelerated transformation. DredgeWire
• [New] Over the past few years, logistics teams across Latin America have faced a series of disruptions that have reshaped how they approach peak season. DredgeWire

Last updated: 22 November 2025