Discover the latest trends shaping the logistics and supply chain landscape in 2025
Based on insights from over 270 logistics, supply chain, and purchasing professionals across Europe, the Forto Logistics Trend Compass 2025 sheds light on an industry in motion. The report explores the strategic shifts driving global logistics – from the rise of AI and digital technologies to the changing expectations in freight forwarding and sustainable operations.
The findings reveal a sector balancing intense competitive pressure, rising customer demands, and economic uncertainty, all while embracing transformation. Artificial Intelligence leads as the most impactful trend, with 57% of professionals expecting it to significantly shape supply chain management in the next five years. However, adoption remains uneven, with only 12% reporting wide-scale use.
Beyond AI, the report explores how digital services, service quality, and sustainability are reshaping what customers look for in logistics partners. From automation and predictive tracking to shifting industry priorities, the Trend Compass offers a clear view of what’s ahead – and what it takes to lead.
What you will learn:
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Industry pressures: Understand the top challenges supply chain professionals face – from customer expectations to tech-driven disruption.
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AI in logistics: Learn how logistics professionals view the impact, use cases, and barriers of AI – and where the gaps still lie.
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Customer expectations: Explore how service quality, digital innovation, and sustainability shape the future of freight forwarding partnerships.