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AI is needed in logistics – but it can be a multiplier or a liability

· Source: theloadstar.com

In short

A new report from logistics AI company Deep Current reveals that freight forwarding still relies on a surprisingly manual operating model despite years of digital transformation. While 72% of logistics firms plan to invest in document automation, only 29% have implemented digital tools across core workflows, and 57% have experienced shipment delays due to document errors. The report argues that AI adoption is limited not by model capability but by data readiness, and that embedded AI — rather than surface-level dashboards — is key to turning AI from a liability into a multiplier.

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

Tags: logistics, AI, automation, document-automation, decision-intelligence, digital-transformation

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