Logistics in the Era of Macro-Disruptions and Environmental Compliance: The Gallozzi Group Case

This thesis explores the transformation of the logistics sector from a cost-driven operational function into a strategic lever for competitive advantage. Driven by recent global macro-disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukraine-Russia war, the Suez Canal crisis and the Hormuz Strait crisis; and stringent European environmental regulations (the "Fit for 55" package, including EU ETS, CBAM, and CSDDD), traditional supply chains are forced to shift toward resilience-based strategies. To investigate how logistics providers are adapting to these dual challenges, this study adopts a qualitative methodology based on a case study of the Gallozzi Group. Primary data from semi- structured interviews, with secondary reports, reveals that modern logistics providers have evolved into risk managers and strategic consultants. By acting as a "shield" for their clients, they ensure business continuity through asset vertical integration, more practical route diversification and proactive Compliance as a Service. In an era of systemic uncertainty, prioritizing supply chain resilience and environmental compliance over mere cost-minimization is essential for international competitiveness.