In a globalized and uncertain world, logistics and the supply chain are going through a period of unprecedented change and transformation, marked by several systemic disruptions, geopolitical wars, rapid technological advances and growing ecological pressures. The global logistics system has long played a crucial role in business performance and the fluidity of international trade. Today, the scientific community is pushing for a rethink of the supply chain in an era of shocks and uncertainties: the COVID-19 pandemic, the blocking of the Suez Canal, the war in Ukraine, Sino-American tensions, energy cost inflation, and extreme climatic events.

These disruptions have highlighted the vulnerability of global supply chains, where a localized disruption can trigger a chain of repercussions spanning several continents (Ivanov & Das, 2020). In response to these challenges, governmental and private organizations are reassessing their supply chain frameworks to adopt methods that are less vulnerable to risk, more flexible and more geographically concentrated. As a result, there is a growing trend towards partial relocation of certain production units to neighboring locations, as well as increased diversification of supply sources.

What's more, the rapid evolution of digital technologies in the sector is completely reshaping operational methods. Technologies such as blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, digital twins and artificial intelligence enable real-time monitoring, complex risk assessment and prediction, and the automation of logistics functions (Queiroz et al., 2022). This enables the creation of “smart” supply chains with the ability to adapt in real time to changing conditions.

At the same time, environmental challenges are driving logistics organizations to reconfigure their operational contexts, with the need to minimize carbon dioxide emissions, switch to renewable energy sources, streamline processes to minimize waste and adopt circular logistics protocols. Global regulatory systems, represented by the European Green Deal and the International Maritime Organization's shipping targets, require organizations to improve the sustainability of their supply chains (Gattorna, 2020).

In Morocco, the logistics sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the national strategy for the development of logistics competitiveness 2030. The boom in industrial zones, logistics parks and modern port hubs such as Tangier Med, and structuring projects such as Nador West Med, testify to the Kingdom's determination to establish itself as a Euro-African logistics hub.

• Promote dialogue between the academic world and logistics and supply chain professionals.
• Highlight emerging trends and innovative technologies in the field.
• Promote national initiatives (such as Morocco's port strategy, the digitization of customs procedures, etc.).
• Reflect on regional logistics adapted to the ecological transition and digital transformation.