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Our CEO Graham Brisben ’s mid-year reflection Six months into 2026. Here’s what we’re hearing from the industrial economy The shippers we’re talking to are navigating a confluence of pressures that haven’t overlapped quite like this before • Tariff uncertainty reshaping sourcing strategies faster than networks can adapt • The UP-NS merger is creating genuine anxiety and genuine opportunity for rail-dependent shippers • Reshoring momentum creating real demand for domestic manufacturing logistics design, with particular emphasis in Mexico • Data center capex creating new logistics footprints that don’t map to existing infrastructure • Warehouse cost inflation finally forcing the automation conversation at the CFO level Fortunately, each of these challenges is individually manageable. Together, they require organizations to think about their logistics strategy in a fundamentally more integrated way than most were doing 24 months ago. The companies we’re helping do this well aren’t waiting for stability. They’re making moves now, locking in contracts, investing in network flexibility, and building the internal knowledge to navigate whatever comes next. If you want to talk through what we’re seeing in your sector specifically, our experts are ready to engage. #SupplyChainLeadership #IndustrialLogistics #LogisticsStrategy #2026Outlook #PLGConsulting