FEBRUARY 2026 LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW 6 Copyright © 2026 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.FEBRUARY 2026, Volume 09 - Issue 02(ISSN 2836-533X)Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Logistics and Transportation ReviewVisit www.logisticstransportationreview.comManaging EditorStephanie MatthewEditorial StaffJoe PhilipLaura PintoMatthew JacobDaniel HolmesLeah JaneYenny TurnerVisualizersOperational Excellence in Modern Logistics*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEmail:sales@logisticstransportationreview.comeditor@logisticstransportationreview.commarketing@logisticstransportationreview.comEditorialStephanie MatthewManaging Editoreditor@logisticstransportationreview.comStephanie MatthewKevin ParkerTom hanksThis edition of Logistics and Transportation Review examines how logistics and transportation leaders are responding to tighter margins, higher customer expectations, and structural shifts in e-commerce. Across the issue, the focus is clear as operational discipline, delivery precision, and direct control have become decisive advantages.At the centre of this issue is OnTrac, recognised as the Last-Mile E-Commerce Delivery Services Company of the Year 2026. As parcel-carrier consolidation accelerates and legacy networks struggle to align with modern e-commerce demands, OnTrac has emerged as a scaled alternative built specifically for residential delivery. Reaching more than 75 percent of U.S. online shoppers, the company enables retailers to achieve faster delivery at lower cost, often replacing air with ground while maintaining service promises. Its seven-day operations, precise delivery-date capabilities, and retailer-aligned operating model have positioned delivery not as a constraint, but as a growth lever. With strong adoption among enterprise and mid-market retailers, OnTrac is reshaping how last-mile networks support conversion, loyalty, and financial discipline.Leadership perspectives deepen this discussion. Danny Rose, SVP of E-Commerce, Advertising & Digital Marketing at Playa Hotels & Resorts, outlines how building a strong digital foundation, controlling distribution, and simplifying the consumer path to purchase strengthened direct channels, even through severe disruption. Complementing this, Kelsey Knight, VP of Global E-commerce at Slumberkins, shares lessons from the pandemic on prioritising profitability, strengthening retention, and maintaining internal alignment to build resilient e-commerce operations.Together, these stories highlight that sustainable growth in logistics and transportation relies on more than operational efficiency alone. Strategic clarity, disciplined execution, and adaptability to shifting market demands are equally critical. We invite readers to explore this issue in full and engage with the leaders shaping the next phase of the industry.
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