Geopolitical, Economic, and Technological Trends in Logistics

A new ISPI-McKinsey report, Logistics in Transition. Exploring Geopolitical, Economic, and Technological Trends, edited by Carlo Secchi and Alessando Gili, examines the challenges and transformations in global logistics. It emphasizes the impact of geopolitical shifts, the climate crisis, and technological advances on supply chains. The report covers a wide range of topics, including the transformation of global value chains, maritime logistics, hydrogen mobility, artificial intelligence, and the decarbonization of ports. It highlights the importance of international cooperation to improve global connectivity and resilience. In addition, the report explores how logistics can adapt to protectionist industrial policies and the dual transition of the digital and energy sectors. It provides strategic insights for Europe, Italy, and companies to mitigate risks and manage these changes. The analysis underscores the need for diversification and redundancy in transportation systems to ensure security of supply and the smooth functioning of the global economy.