Modern logistics not only drives economic growth but also faces significant challenges in environmental protection. Non-green factors in transportation, storage, processing, and packaging pollute the environment and incur high costs to society. Therefore, companies should implement green logistics concepts, considering both economic and environmental benefits to address future challenges in sustainable development.
With the integration of the global economy, logistics companies are venturing abroad in search of new opportunities. In facing the complexities of international markets, businesses must tackle challenges such as ESG compliance, cultural differences, legal regulations, and talent shortages. In this context, companies should formulate practical strategies and optimize their management systems to achieve sustainable development and mutual benefit.
This article explores the rapid progress of electrification in the logistics industry and the challenges it faces, including differing demands for short and long-distance transportation, infrastructure development, and achieving decarbonization goals. Despite several obstacles, the transformation of electric logistics fleets shows significant potential. Market growth and policy support will lay the foundation for future development.
International small parcels have low costs and broad coverage, but they are slow in transportation and have a high loss rate, creating a market differentiation from commercial express delivery.
This article explores six major challenges faced by China's cross-border e-commerce logistics, including high shipping costs, lengthy delivery times, lack of full tracking for packages, high rates of lost or damaged items, difficulties in post-sale rights protection, and products being detained by customs. It suggests that companies can improve these issues by optimizing product design and enhancing customer communication, thereby increasing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
The 36th Logistics Status Report analyzes the impact of economic uncertainty on the logistics industry, emphasizing the importance of addressing rising costs and international challenges through technological innovation, green development, and optimization of internal management.
The 36th Annual Logistics Report reveals the challenges faced by the logistics industry amidst economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Successful case studies of corporate response strategies emphasize the importance of digital transformation and environmental measures, contributing to improved cost efficiency and flexibility in logistics.
Facing challenges such as rising tariffs, a tight labor market, and soaring costs, third-party logistics (3PLs) are actively adjusting their operating models to navigate global supply chain turbulence. Industry experts anticipate growth in 3PL market revenues by 2025, highlighting the importance of collaboration with clients.
The Logistics Manager Index (LMI) for June 2025 indicates continued growth in the logistics sector, reaching 60.7. Inventory costs and transportation prices remain stable; however, warehousing capacity has contracted for the first time, leaving some uncertainty in the outlook.
The 36th Logistics Status Annual Report reveals the logistics industry's strategies to cope with economic fluctuations, rising tariffs, and environmental challenges. It emphasizes how companies enhance efficiency and reduce costs through innovation and digitalization to navigate an increasingly complex market environment.
