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Senior Editor, Freight & Trade Corridors
Rajev Kapoor covers cross-border freight dynamics across air, rail, and road networks. He investigates the expansion of global trade corridors and regional logistics connectivity.
rajev-kapoor@thelogisticsnews.orgAnalyze how the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor is reshaping logistics routes between western China and ASEAN, and explore its potential impact on regional supply chain layouts and global trade flows.
Global supply chains are shifting from efficiency-first to resilience-first, with multimodal transport corridors becoming the new engine of international trade. A DP World executive noted that the industry's competitive advantage has shifted from inter-port transportation to the capability to integrate inland networks beyond ports.
This article focuses on the latest developments in global logistics and supply chain digitalization, analyzing how AI, real-time data, and other technologies drive operational efficiency improvements, as well as the implementation challenges enterprises face.
The global air cargo market is expected to grow from $171.4 billion in 2025 to $315.9 billion by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%. Cross-border e-commerce, pharmaceutical cold chain, supply chain restructuring, and passenger-to-freighter conversion capacity expansion are the main driving forces, but fuel costs and infrastructure bottlenecks pose challenges.
A latest study assesses Kazakhstan's multimodal logistics performance, noting that it leads Central Asia but lags behind China and Turkey, and that corridor competitiveness depends on comprehensive factors.
A Standard Chartered Bank report shows that the port network under China's control covers 95 major ports across 53 countries, influencing over 60% of global container traffic. With Shanghai Port's throughput reaching 47.3 million TEU in 2024, the global supply chain landscape is undergoing accelerated reshaping.
A new study evaluates Kazakhstan's logistics performance, noting that it ranks in the middle among the Eurasian corridor, with infrastructure and customs efficiency lagging behind China and Turkey.
Global smart logistics platform market valued at $19.9 billion in 2025, projected to reach $95.1 billion by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.5%. North America leads, Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing, with cloud deployment and AI driving supply chain digital transformation.
The U.S. Department of Justice's Trade Fraud Working Group recovered over $1 billion within less than a year of its establishment and created a new enforcement division, as global supply chains face stricter customs scrutiny.
With the return of stranded capacity in the Persian Gulf and the delivery of new ships, the growth of container spot freight rates stalled in early July, with significant price drops on the Pacific and Europe routes. The risk of long-term overcapacity has intensified.
As warehouse automation evolves from isolated solutions to software-driven, flexible modular systems, AI and orchestration platforms are reshaping warehouse operational efficiency. This article analyzes how technology can improve supply chain efficiency.
Furniture e-commerce company Sundays leverages Cartage AI's Wilson tool to achieve real-time tracking, automatic scheduling, and exception handling, reducing labor costs by hundreds of hours and enhancing customer experience.
Analyze how generative AI changes the way information is disseminated in the shipping, port, and logistics industries, and explore new trends in industry content construction, knowledge systems, and digital communication in the AI era.
The latest data shows that although container alliances still dominate the east-west main routes, the capacity share of independent shipping companies represented by MSC and non-alliance services continues to rise, and the market structure is undergoing structural adjustments.
Most supply chain AI projects fall into pilot purgatory, with the root cause being weak data foundations. This article analyzes key factors behind AI failures and proposes three practices for building a reliable data ecosystem.
Armstrong & Associates report shows that net revenue in the U.S. 3PL market in 2025 increased by 5.1% year-over-year to $138.2 billion, with the freight recession nearing its end. All market segments achieved growth, with the international transportation management sector standing out, driven by tariff fluctuations.
Shipping insurance conditions in the Strait of Hormuz have tightened, with insurance companies approving voyages on a case-by-case basis. Japan and South Korea face the highest risk due to their reliance on Gulf energy.
Supply chain management software is evolving from traditional visibility to AI-driven intelligent execution. This article analyzes how technology improves global logistics efficiency.
Tariffs, geopolitical risks, and digital investment are driving the regional restructuring of global supply chains, while e-commerce fulfillment, air freight, and cold chain networks are also being adjusted in tandem.
Ports are rapidly adopting AI, sensors, and remote monitoring systems to improve security, operational efficiency, and safety, while also introducing new cybersecurity risks.