By Felipe Quinteros Boudon, general manager of International Line.
«2024 trends and challenges for logistics centers», is the topic proposed by Felipe Quinteros, CEO International Line.
2023 is ending and it is time to take stock. Without a doubt, it was a year of recovery and adaptation for the logistics industry in Chile. Following the challenges presented by the pandemic, we saw significant improvement in operational efficiency and adaptation to new technologies. Digitization and automation have certainly been crucial.
This year also highlighted the importance of resilience and flexibility in supply chains. The ability to quickly adapt to unexpected changes in the global and local market has been a key learning. Added to this are sustainability and green logistics as topics that take more prominence and require greater attention.
On the other hand, it is important to consider that Chile has stood out in the region for its advanced logistics infrastructure and its political and economic stability, which favors a safer business environment for investment in logistics.
This position is due to several factors, including significant investments in port and transportation infrastructure, a solid regulatory framework and a strategic geographical location that facilitates trade with both Asia and North America and Europe.
Chile’s position in the Latin American context remains strong, due to its advanced infrastructure and stability, although it faces common challenges in the region in terms of technological integration and adaptation to environmental regulations.
For this reason, by 2024, a greater focus on sustainability is expected, with investments in greener transportation solutions; also in route optimization to reduce the carbon footprint. Digitization will continue to be a dominant trend, with increasing use of technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain to improve transparency and efficiency.
In that context, the challenges of logistics centers point to the integration of new technologies and the need to keep up to date with changing environmental regulations. Meanwhile, supply chain management in a scenario of global economic uncertainty will require strategic planning and adaptation.
In summary, 2023 has been a year of important learning and adaptations for the logistics industry in Chile; and 2024 is emerging as a year of consolidation of trends towards sustainability, digitalization and operational efficiency.
