Global Scans · Logistics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Romania, with its strategic geographical location, has the potential to strengthen its role as a regional logistics hub. Property Forum
• [New] With a projected annual grain export capacity of 4 million tonnes by 2026, TESC is not merely a logistics node but a catalyst for Brazil's integration into global agribusiness supply chains. Ainvest
• [New] By integrating HVO into its supply chain, LG Chem plans to reduce carbon emissions and expand its portfolio of ISCC PLUS-certified bio-circular balanced (BCB) products. Il Bioeconomista
• [New] Major manufacturing countries like China and the US could see economic losses of 2.7% and 1.8% of their GDP due to supply chain disruptions. CrossDock Insights
• [New] A leading science weekly journal, supply chain disruptions due to climate change could cause a projected net economic loss of between $3.75 and $24.7 trillion to the global economy by 2060. CrossDock Insights
• [New] The United States and Taiwan are well-positioned to dominate a dynamic sector where innovation and supply chain resilience will play an increasingly important role ensuring strength, security, and prosperity for both America and Taiwan. Taiwan Business TOPICS
• [New] By 2026, sustainable finance, supply chain transparency, and biodiversity protection will define the next wave of corporate responsibility. KnowESG
• [New] Supply Chain Amplification Effects Attacks against major service providers like Workday and Manpower demonstrate how single compromises can create cascading risks across entire industry ecosystems. FireCompass
• [New] Copying that supply chain outside Taiwan could be harder than the current administration imagines. MIT Technology Review
• [New] Aggressive expansion from Amazon Logistics, UPS, and regional players could cap pricing power. Benzinga
• [New] Expanded investment in automated sorting, route optimization, and AI-driven logistics could materially enhance margins over the next five years. Benzinga
• [New] Circulate is a leading investor in circular economy infrastructure such as recycling supply chains in South Asia and Latin America, and also invests in disruptive innovation such as bio-based plastic alternatives and improved paper packaging. Newsweek
• [New] Logistics investments, particularly for lower average selling price items under Brazil's expanded free shipping threshold, will continue adding cost pressure. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), for instance, is attracting Gulf investment in ports and logistics, offering a hedge against Red Sea shipping disruptions. Ainvest
• [New] Saudi-India collaborations in telemedicine and hospital construction are gaining traction, but sanctions on Iran and regional instability could disrupt cross-border supply chains for medical equipment. Ainvest
• [New] The surge in clustering of chemical industry has led to change in the global trade pattern and opened new opportunities for supply chain management through suppliers via manufacturer to consumers. Precedence Research
• [New] With AI-powered demand forecasting and supply chain optimization, machine learning dives into heaps of sales data, seasonal trends, and outside factors like weather or global events to predict what customers will want. Burst Commerce
• [New] The UAE is positioning itself as a hub for the global rare earths supply chain, offering fresh opportunities for logistics and tech firms. UAE Business Directory - Find Companies & Listings | UA
• [New] By distribution channel, the online segment is estimated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period of 2025-2034. Precedence Research
• [New] Geographic diversification introduces risks from underdeveloped infrastructure in India/Vietnam and EU-U.S. trade tensions, requiring multi-layered supply chain resilience. Ainvest
• [New] Domestic manufacturing will reduce exposure to global logistics, while CTP/CTC and advanced thermal / BMS solutions close performance gaps. MarkWide Research
• [New] Spot rates may be softening across major trades, but policy shifts and regional disruptions - from Red Sea threats to tariff realignments - are injecting fresh uncertainty into global logistics. TRADLINX Blogs
• [New] Chinese investment in Europe is diversifying into battery plants; CATL, BYD and Envision plan gigafactories in Germany, Hungary and France to serve EU electric-vehicle supply chains. Christopher Sanchez & Co.

Last updated: 23 August 2025