AIR cargo staff shortages, US-China trade and supply chain weaknesses are amongst the issues that will concern logistics professionals going into next year, according to one industry expert.
Fluent Cargo chief executive Archival Garcia believes many of the industry disruptors won't be new and therefore planning ahead is key.
While he believes there won't be one single biggest disruptor to the transport and logistics sector in 2025, he stated that 'the skilled labour shortage will be one of the most critical challenges in 2025'.
Mr Garcia added: 'We're already seeing this impact across supply chains, particularly in shipping where traditional processes and outdated systems make it difficult to attract talent. Immigration restrictions are further limiting the available workforce pool, affecting national productivity.'
Finding skilled professionals to manage air cargo's continuing transition to using intelligent technology solutions is therefore essential, stressed Mr Garcia.
'As companies race to implement automation and technology solutions, finding skilled professionals to manage these transitions will become increasingly challenging. This talent gap, combined with ongoing technological disruption and evolving customer demands for price transparency, is pushing the industry toward more regionalized supply networks rather than long-haul supply chains.'
Looking at trade lanes, Mr Garcia said the China-US corridor is not surprisingly going to be a focus point in 2025, but he added that while the US-China relationship is under strain, other countries may be able to use this to their advantage.
'All eyes are on the China-US corridor given Donald Trump is in office and has talked about placing tariffs on China. Expect to see a surge in shipments and a mad rush to get product in if tariffs are looking likely to be implemented,' reflected Mr Garcia.
Meanwhile, companies are becoming smarter in their inventory management strategies following recent supply chain volatilities, with a move toward vertical integration.
Additionally, he noted that while artificial intelligence (AI) can help businesses embrace predictive analytics and improve their supply chain resilience, human expertise is essential to ensure companies effectively utilize this technology.
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Fluent Cargo chief executive Archival Garcia believes many of the industry disruptors won't be new and therefore planning ahead is key.
While he believes there won't be one single biggest disruptor to the transport and logistics sector in 2025, he stated that 'the skilled labour shortage will be one of the most critical challenges in 2025'.
Mr Garcia added: 'We're already seeing this impact across supply chains, particularly in shipping where traditional processes and outdated systems make it difficult to attract talent. Immigration restrictions are further limiting the available workforce pool, affecting national productivity.'
Finding skilled professionals to manage air cargo's continuing transition to using intelligent technology solutions is therefore essential, stressed Mr Garcia.
'As companies race to implement automation and technology solutions, finding skilled professionals to manage these transitions will become increasingly challenging. This talent gap, combined with ongoing technological disruption and evolving customer demands for price transparency, is pushing the industry toward more regionalized supply networks rather than long-haul supply chains.'
Looking at trade lanes, Mr Garcia said the China-US corridor is not surprisingly going to be a focus point in 2025, but he added that while the US-China relationship is under strain, other countries may be able to use this to their advantage.
'All eyes are on the China-US corridor given Donald Trump is in office and has talked about placing tariffs on China. Expect to see a surge in shipments and a mad rush to get product in if tariffs are looking likely to be implemented,' reflected Mr Garcia.
Meanwhile, companies are becoming smarter in their inventory management strategies following recent supply chain volatilities, with a move toward vertical integration.
Additionally, he noted that while artificial intelligence (AI) can help businesses embrace predictive analytics and improve their supply chain resilience, human expertise is essential to ensure companies effectively utilize this technology.
SeaNews Turkey