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4 best practices for logistics managers in 2025 Freight visibility and route optimization are critical to moving cargo in a demanding marketplace, experts say. 5 logistics trends to watch in 2026 Stabilizing market dynamics for shippers could be curtailed by overcapacity and network complexity risks, logistics experts said. Logistics management is leveling up with generative AI Large shippers and TMS vendors have started to incorporate the emerging technology over the last few years with an eye on cutting costs and improving the user experience. UPS’ healthcare logistics push gets boost from Andlauer deal The company has agreed to buy Andlauer Healthcare Group for $1.6 billion, strengthening its cold chain capabilities in North America. Ikea operator acquires AI logistics platform Ingka Group’s investment arm has bought U.S.-based Locus to help improve delivery, something the home retailer previously outsourced.

Wayfair expands logistics offering to include multichannel service Suppliers can now tap the furniture retailer’s CastleGate network as a 3PL alternative for big-and-bulky goods across their entire customer base.