Global Scans · Logistics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Microelectronics US will provide a neutral, solutions-focused platform where equipment manufacturers, logistics leaders, and policy experts collaborate on building resilient, diversified, and compliant domestic supply chains. IQPC Exhibitions
• [New] Supply chain disruption and energy volatility could push premiums higher by 2027. Insurance Asia
• [New] IGD identifies sustainability as a defining theme for supply chain trends in 2026, while NatWest emphasises that carbon border mechanisms and green trade frameworks will increasingly affect sourcing decisions. Professor Richard Wilding OBE - The Supply Chain & Logi
• [New] Global supply chains are being reshaped by inflation, technology, sustainability regulation, workforce constraints, geopolitical fragmentation, cybersecurity threats, and critical resource competition. Professor Richard Wilding OBE - The Supply Chain & Logi
• [New] The semiconductor supply chain remains fragile, vulnerable to geopolitical disruption and natural disasters - lessons learned from the Texas deep freeze and global wafer shortages. IQPC Exhibitions
• [New] With a pandemic, inflation, and war in Europe disrupting supply chains and operations all over the world, the NEMT industry is seeing changes that will lead to both promise and various challenges in the future. RouteGenie
• [New] The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally reshaped the context for quantum strategy development due to heightened concerns about technological resilience and supply chain vulnerabilities. RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT
• [New] The Middle East war is expected to subtract 0.2 percentage points from Q2 GDP and 0.3 points from Q3 GDP through supply chain disruptions, higher shipping costs, and energy uncertainty. The Plan Advocate
• [New] The offshore wind industry faces a complex landscape of challenges in 2026, including climate risks, rising project costs, and supply chain issues. LinkedIn
• [New] Logistics SaaS for on-demand delivery is a no-brainer for 2026, with the sector forecasted to reach $150 B amid e-commerce surges. Appscrip
• [New] Global oil supply chains are already strained by continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical chokepoints for energy shipments worldwide. Crypto Briefing
• [New] Global shipping firms are redesigning trade routes as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt supply chains, raise costs and expose the vulnerability of global commerce to geopolitical conflict. Euronews
• [New] Long global supply chains create vulnerability. smartworkbyai.com
• [New] Supply chain resilience has become a critical business priority since global disruptions exposed vulnerabilities in international sourcing networks. Boxes to Go
• [New] Local packaging suppliers can often respond faster to inventory shortages, demand spikes, and operational disruptions, helping businesses maintain continuity during uncertain global supply chain conditions. Boxes to Go
• [New] Small to mid-sized manufacturers are increasingly entering strategic partnerships with larger entities or utilizing shelter models in regions like Mexico to gain access to established legal, tax, and logistics infrastructure without the capital risk of a standalone entity. Data Bridge Market Research
• [New] The outbreak of the 2026 conflict between the U.S. and Iran has acted as a stress test for the global gasket supply chain, exposing vulnerabilities in maritime logistics and commodity sourcing. Data Bridge Market Research
• [New] Logistics and business intelligence bulletins circulating in late April and early May warned companies to anticipate potential delays in cargo and tourist-coach movements through Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan and Yunnan. The Traveler
• [New] Climate and security risk assessments published ahead of the May holidays had already cautioned that sustained rain bands in southern provinces such as Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan and Yunnan could disrupt logistics and tourism. The Traveler
• [New] China's shift towards electric heavy-duty trucks gathered pace following the Iran conflict, with electric models expected to account for around one-third of new truck sales in 2026 as logistics and mining companies seek to reduce exposure to diesel price volatility and fuel import risks. We Mean Business Coalition
• [New] The burger chain is well-set to navigate near-term volatility from the conflict in Iran, but warned prolonged global supply-chain disruptions could push costs higher and further squeeze demand. The Globe and Mail
• [New] The logistics sector's importance to global commerce ensures both UPS and FedEx will remain relevant for years to come. RWATimes
• [New] Risks for UPS include labour contract renewals and potential union actions, while FedEx faces greater exposure to currency fluctuations and global supply chain disruptions. RWATimes

Last updated: 23 May 2026