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Study: Humans Are Still the “Integration Layer” in Freight Operations Despite AI Expansion

· Source: globaltrademag.com

In short

A new report by Deep Current reveals that freight operations remain heavily dependent on manual human intervention to connect fragmented digital systems, despite years of AI investment. The study finds 61% of logistics teams still rely on emails and spreadsheets, and 57% report shipment delays due to document errors. The report identifies key friction points and five operational levers needed to move from fragmented execution to truly integrated, AI-driven workflows.

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In the issue of week 20, 2026: AI-Powered Automation and Control Towers Drive Supply Chain Transformation

Tags: freight, logistics, AI, automation, workflow, data

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