Kearney’s 2025 State of Logistics Report portrays a “foggy” outlook marked by geopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainty, and uneven economic growth. U.S. logistics costs reached $2.58 trillion (8.8% of GDP) as demand leveled and capacity remained loose. AI, automation, and data analytics are now essential for cost control and visibility, while consolidation and nearshoring reshape freight forwarding. Air freight moderates after record 2024 growth; trucking stabilizes but faces margin pressure; rail and ports pursue partnerships and sustainability. The sector’s near-term focus: agility, resilience, and smarter tech-driven integration.

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