Logistics in 2027: The end of the free pass

2026 has turned out to be quite a year, according to Philipp Pfister, Sector VP Transporeon.

We called it the year of acceleration, and among other things, AI moved into everyday use across the logistics industry. As we head toward 2027, the conversation is shifting from adoption to impact. Trade and geopolitics are keeping everyone on their toes and with tight budgets, companies want to see the value of their technology investments

And through it all, people and partnerships will matter as much as ever. Here’s what we expect to see in 2027:

Disruption: the map keeps moving

Trade policy, energy prices, fuel costs and geopolitics are all volatile at once. Europe will still feel the effects up close through regional conflicts continuing to hit its supply chains directly. Upcoming elections across key European markets including France’s presidential race and parliamentary votes in Italy, Spain and Poland could bring new thinking on infrastructure spending, road tolls and how quickly emissions rules are enforced. North America is just as exposed to fuel and energy costs, but it has pressures of its own as well. Cross-border trade with Mexico and Canada is growing, while…