Many supply chains will become increasingly port-focused as operational and political pressure encourages a shift away from traditional thinking, according to leading industry analysts.
“The need for many shippers to prove their sustainability credentials to stakeholders will see the rise of a number of new supply chain models, including those focused on reducing reliance on road and air by making more use of port areas,” said Wolfgang Lehmacher, MD for Greater China & India at consultancy CVA and former CEO of GeoPost Intercontinental.