The 2026 Freight Report: Understanding your new reality

Global freight markets are now defined by continuous disruption. Geopolitical instability, shifting trade routes, and cost volatility are no longer exceptions; they're structural conditions shaping procurement performance.

Conflict in the Middle East forced shippers to rethink their routing strategies entirely, a reminder that single events can reshape global supply chains in weeks. For procurement and supply chain leaders, the challenge is clear: improve speed, visibility, and decision-making in an environment that won't stabilise.

Based on insights from 450 procurement and supply chain leaders*, this report highlights how organisations are responding and what differentiates those managing disruption effectively from those absorbing its cost.

Key Findings:

7 in 10 organisations faced significant disruption in the past year (24% cite geopolitical instability as a major driver)
83–89% say their strategies are effective, yet disruption-related spend is up 11% YoY
44% cite a shortage of digital skills as a key barrier
62% are actively looking to modernise procurement

Download the report to see how your peers are responding to disruption and why many continue to rely on traditional methods, despite growing pressure to change.