Register now - Automotive Logistics livestream: 2026 in review and trends for 2027
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As we near the end of 2026, Automotive Logistics will take a look back at the year’s biggest trends, challenges and developments in automotive supply chains, while looking ahead to what 2027 might have in store for the industry. This livestream will cover the key pressures facing automotive logistics and how shifting strategy and aligning closer with partners can give companies the competitive edge they need to succeed in the year ahead.
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The year 2026 is likely to be remembered for geopolitical instability more than anything else: tariffs and trade wars have continued to be a source of uncertainty while escalating conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global supply chains.
These issues have put further pressure on an already stretched industry tackling rising costs, capacity constraints and worker shortages.
It has become increasingly apparent throughout the year that stability is no longer the norm, and firms need to balance optimising their supply chains for cost or efficiency with ensuring they are agile and flexible enough to adapt to whatever may come next.
As we head into 2027, this livestream will explore how companies are reshaping their supply chains, collaborating more with partners, and embracing new technologies to constantly evolve and become stronger over time.
Key topics:
Moving beyond resilience towards antifragility: Learning to thrive in the storm, not just weather it, is a mindset shift that industry leaders have adopted in 2026.
Collaboration and consolidation: As the need for increased visibility grows, firms are working closer with partners than ever before; meanwhile, a surge in M&A activity has driven greater consolidation among freight forwarders, vehicle logistics carriers and Class 1 railroads.
Cost, capacity and workforce pressures: Geopolitical conflict has driven up logistics costs – be it through fuel prices or war surcharges – as demand increases with Chinese OEMs scaling up global production and driver shortages continue to impact capacity.
Automotive Logisticslivestreams are a key part of our 360-degree content ecosystem, offering timely discussions on the industry’s biggest challenges and opportunities. Complementing our digital hub, in-person events, reports, and publications, these sessions deliver actionable insights aligned with the trends shaping automotive logistics.
Moderator:
James McLoughlin
Assistant Editor
Automotive Logistics
James McLoughlin is assistant editor of Automotive Logistics, where he supports the overall content strategy through the creation and publication of original news and feature content for Automotive Logistics, both online and in print.
He is responsible for leading strategy on Automotive Logistics’weekly newsletter and plays a role in livestreams and events, whether moderating sessions or reporting on them.
With a degree in journalism from the University of Leeds, he has more than four years’ experience as a reporter and editor in the logistics sector.
