Startups to lead transformation in region’s logistics ecosystem 30 Jan 2021 Picture used for illustrative purpose. File Startups will lead transformations in the logistics ecosystem as high market fragmentation, inefficiencies in frieght transportation and last-mile delivery has opened up investment opportunities in the sector, say industry experts. Referring to latest Mena Venture Investment Report, top executives in logistics industry said, 2021 will be a pivotal year in the startups ecosystem with transport and logistics sectors are expected to attract lead share of investment to address the challenges of the industry in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Sachin Gupta, General Manager of Gulf Pinnacle Investments (GPI), the UAE subsidiary of Gulf Pinnacle Logistics, Covid-19 related disruptions provide opportunities for the startups to focus on the development of innovation-based solution offerings.