Logistics does not have an AI problem.
It has an execution problem.
BCG and Alpega surveyed more than 180 logistics providers and shippers across Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. The signal is clear: AI is moving from technology discussion to commercial test.
The obvious story is adoption.
The real story is the gap.
Shippers are starting to judge logistics partners by AI capability.
But many providers are still far from proving real value at scale.
That is where the risk begins.
Because AI will not reward the companies that talk about transformation.
It will reward the companies that make logistics work better:
Faster planning.
Sharper visibility.
Lower cost.
Fewer exceptions.
Stronger customer trust.
The gap may look small today.
But in logistics, small execution gaps can quickly become commercial gaps.
Below, we break down 🔟Must-Knows from BCG’s 2026 AI logistics survey — and the part most shipping and logistics leaders may underestimate.
1️⃣AI is becoming a buying signal
More than 40% of shippers now consider AI capability when choosing logistics providers.