Forged in Disruption: Key Takeaways From the 2026 State of Logistics Report

The 37th Annual Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) State of Logistics Report delivers critical data and insights to help shippers and carriers shape their business strategies for 2026 and beyond.

This year’s theme – Forged in Disruption – reflects a clear pattern: persistent disruption has become the new normal for shippers and logistics providers, and only the most adaptable organizations are finding success in today’s challenging environment.

Top Findings in This Year's Report Include:

  • U.S. business logistics costs are $2.4 trillion, equal to 7.8% of the national GDP.
  • Structural forces reshaping the macro environment include uneven global growth, tightening financial conditions, shifting trade and geoeconomics, labor and productivity constraints and energy price volatility.
  • Artificial intelligence delivers measurable commercial returns, but only in specific, well-defined applications.
  • AI Adoption remains uneven across shippers and logistics providers throughout the supply chain.
  • Companies are responding to labor constraints by accelerating automation and increasing digital investments in AI.
  • To navigate ongoing disruption, leading companies are acting on five key priorities: build resilience over efficiency, boost asset productivity, enhance end-to-end visibility, accelerate digital and automation returns, and reevaluate capital structure and investment timing.

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