New Study Highlights Climate Change Threats to Global Logistics

New Study Highlights Climate Change Threats to Global Logistics

The logistics sector is facing a pressing challenge that could significantly reshape the global supply chain landscape: the growing risks posed by climate change. A new study, Logistics in a +2°C World, released at the 2025 International Transport Forum by the Kuehne Climate Center, highlights the escalating impacts of shifting weather patterns and extreme climate events on logistics infrastructure and operations worldwide. These disruptions are expected to have far-reaching consequences, with the study projecting that by 2035, infrastructure and transportation companies could face annual losses of USD 50–53 million due to climate hazards, representing roughly 7% of their earnings. The physical damage to infrastructure is just the beginning; climate-related disruptions extend to daily logistics operations, which are increasingly vulnerable to delays and inefficiencies. For example, port closures due to storms can create vessel backlogs, leading to delays that ripple across global supply chains. Similarly, measures like weight restrictions on aircraft or reduced train speeds during extreme heat can severely impact operational efficiency.

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