Sector Outlook

The logistics and transport sector is reshaping itself in response to profound change, balancing new market realities with innovation and sustainability. This edition examines how strategy and resilience are enabling the industry to adapt and lead in a shifting global economy.

The opening of entries for the Logistics and Transport Awards 2026 underscores the sector’s recognition of excellence, particularly in sustainability and digital adoption. These awards reflect how innovation and responsibility are becoming embedded across the industry.

In Belfast, the sale of Amazon’s distribution hub reflects the evolving nature of infrastructure investment, highlighting how global supply chains intersect with local market dynamics. Such moves illustrate the constant recalibration of logistics networks to meet new demands.

Internationally, Morocco’s benchmark in digital trade facilitation signals the transformative impact of technology in streamlining operations and reducing friction across borders. Digital leadership is now an essential element of competitiveness in transport and trade.

Leaders who place sustainability and digital strategy at the heart of operations will define the future of logistics and transport. Those who recognise that sustainability and digital transformation are no longer optional, but essential, will be the ones to set new industry standards, meet evolving customer expectations, and ensure competitiveness in a rapidly changing global marketplace.