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Logistics Manager's Index hits near four-year high as inventory and capacity pressures mount
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Logistics Tech
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United States
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Fusion42 · 5 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Logistics Manager’s Index for October reached 70.7, near a four-year high, driven by rising inventory levels and capacity pressures which are increasing warehousing prices and straining storage availability ahead of the holiday season.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Logistics Tech.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You need to plan for higher warehousing costs and limited storage space as logistics capacity tightens ahead of peak seasons. This creates opportunities to offer flexible storage or optimise supply chains to handle inventory surges faster.
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